Welcome to the running start information session. This presentation will give an overview of the running start program, other options for earning college credit while in high school, and how students can access the running start program.
Running Start is a program designed for 11th - and 12th -grade students. The program pays the tuition for students enrolled in college-level academic and vocational courses or programs (100 level or higher) at community and technical colleges in Washington State. Students will earn both high school and college credit while enrolled in the Running Start program.
Running Start Students are still required to meet specific graduation requirements For the Class of 2019 & 2020: 22.5 credits (in specific areas), state mandated testing, and your HSBP are still required. CLICK Each quarter your student will meet with their counselor to choose the classes that they will need to continue progressing towards high school graduation. Make sure your student schedules their appointment, with their counselor, well in advance of the college registration deadlines.
Here’s how credits at the community college work. A five credit class (for example Poli Sci 202) will equal 1 credit at Kamiak. Keep in mind that at Kamiak it takes an entire year to earn 1 credit, at the community college your student will complete each class in 1 quarter, which is 11 weeks.
Placement tests are required in order to take 100 level or above classes, which are the classes that the running start program will cover. Students’ Smarter Balanced Assessment Scores may be used in place of taking the Accuplacer test. A copy of your student’s Smarter Balanced Assessment scores may be picked up from the registrar in the counseling office. In some cases your student’s GPA or completed classes may also substitute for a placement test. Please see each community college for specific information about waiving the placement the test requirements.
Both high school and university/technical college credits may be earned for successfully completed courses. Evidence of successful completion of each course will be included in the student’s public high school records and transcripts. • The combined number of classes/credits that a Running Start student can take may not exceed 1.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment status. Any class enrollment over the 1.2 allowable FTE will result in the student being charged tuition. For example, a student taking 3 classes, or 15 credits at a college would be considered a 1.0 FTE, and should the student choose to, they are able to enroll in 1 class at Kamiak. • Keep in mind that most community college classes are worth 5 credits each. • Students should work closely with their counselor to help figure out the best student schedule.
Students pay for their own books, Fees (like lab fees, Student body fees, tech fees, etc.), credit over 1.2 FTE (or an excess of 15 credits) as covered in the previous slide, and Transportation. Colleges have made fee waivers available for low income Running Start students. A Running Start student shall be considered low income, and eligible Fees & Tuition for a fee waiver upon proof that the student is currently qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunch.
There is more than one way to earn college credit while in high school. Kamiak high school offers many Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The AP program allows students to take rigorous courses while still in high school. Students may earn college credit and/or advanced placement into upper-level college courses by taking AP exams. Many colleges and universities recognize AP courses when making admissions decisions. Please note AP course college credit is only available IF the student takes the AP exam and scores high enough for the college or university to issue credit. Please keep in mind, not all colleges and universities will issue credit for AP exam scores, please have your student check with the schools they are interested in attending to see what kind of AP college credit is offered.
College in the High School A cooperative program between the Mukilteo School District and local community colleges and universities. The high school grade will be recorded on the high school transcript. The high school course grade is then converted into a grade point on the community college or university transcript. There is a fee assessed by the community college/university. Current EvCC tuition for one class is ~$534 not including fees, parking and textbooks. CHS is $220 for one class, 40% savings! Tuition waiver for low income students (free and reduced lunch qualified).
Running Start is not for everyone and students should think about whether or not this is the right fit. Being a Running Start student requires college-level skills and maturity, including self-motivation, and strong study, and time management skills. Students study in an adult environment and there may be topics of an adult nature discussed in the classroom. Keep in mind that a variety of people of all different ages and backgrounds will be attending your student’s classes.
Running Start students have the same expectations and responsibilities as other adult students in their classes, in fact, your professor may not even know that you are still in high school. Course Syllabus At the beginning of each class, your student’s professor(s) will give you a guide to their class(es). Attendance, assignments and due dates are the same for all students and will be included in the syllabus. Due dates for assignments are set in stone, professors will most likely not allow you to turn a late assignment. Class Pace High School: 10 months = College: 11 weeks
Class Time Commitment: For a 5 credit class at the community college, your student will have approximately 5 hours of in class time during the week. For example, this time could be schedule as 1 hour per day, or 2.5 hours two times a week, or any other type of schedule offering the school has. Students should anticipate 10 hours (or more) per week of course work for a 5 credit class. Students with 504 plans and IEP Accommodations: Unlike students in K-12 schools, like Kamiak, Running Start students have a responsibility to request any necessary accommodations from their college directly. The student should contact the college’s disability services office well in advance of any published deadlines to make the request. The college may require documentation in support of a request for accommodations, your student’s counselor or IEP case manager can assist you with the gathering of these documents. We want your student to succeed! Encourage your student to use the services offered on college campuses as well as those available at Kamiak – success is in your students’ hands!
Grades for Running Start paid classes are sent to high school registrars. Grades become a permanent part of the student’s high school record AND college transcript. Grades affect student HS rank IF class rank is important to your family, your student consider staying at Kamiak taking AP and Honors classes at Kamiak, especially those that are offered as “College in the High School”. Running Start students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and finish all classes they are enrolled in each quarter in order to stay eligible for the Running Start Program. If a student has Cumulative quarter grades below 2.0, the student will be put on probation, suspended from Running Start, or permanently suspended from the Running Start program and asked to return to their high school. See the Running Start office of your community college for specific rules and processes.
Information about a student’s progress at the college comes from the student. Under federal law, students who attend postsecondary educational institutions hold the confidentiality rights to their education records. Students have the right to consent prior to any disclosure of information from education records held by the postsecondary institution. College instructors are not required to discuss student progress with parents or Kamiak staff. If it is important for your parents to have the option of seeing your grades and communicating with your teachers, it is recommended that you stay at Kamiak and utilize the other available options for obtaining college credit. No information will be released to the parent/guardian from the community college (including tuition and fees) without the student’s written permission. Written consent must be on file with Enrollment Services for records to be disclosed to parents.
Listed on this slide are the different places your student can go for information at Kamiak. Have your student stop by the career & college readiness center for SAT/ACT information, college admissions assistance, scholarships and financial aid information and help. Contact the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) Office for assistance with HSBP requirements. It is a really good idea for seniors to connect with the HSBP Office in September, before community college classes start. Students should make an appointment to see their counselor for quarterly enrollment forms, a letter of recommendation (if needed for a college or scholarship application) and to make sure they are on track for graduation.
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