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Running Start Info Session
3.6.19
What is Running Start? Running Start is a Washington State program that allows high school students to earn credits toward both high school AND college at a local community college. Students must be juniors or seniors, and must meet all entrance requirements (placement test or alternative) as outlined by the college.
Running Start students are still Redmond High School students. They can choose to take a full-time or part-time course load at Running Start. Full-time Running Start students take all their classes at the community college. Part-time students arrange a schedule to attend some classes at RHS, and others at a community college. Running Start students may still participate in activities at the high school.
Running Start students enroll in community college classes and are treated like any other community college student.
Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition, but they do pay college fees and buy their own books, as well as provide their own transportation.
How Do I Enroll in Running Start? The process will vary slightly at each college, but will generally include:
1. Student fills out a Running Start application online directly with the community college.
2. Student completes math and English placement with the community college.
3. Student meets with RHS counselor to choose courses that align with grad plan and signs Enrollment Verification Form. These meetings will begin in May (due to updates to the Enrollment Verification Form for next year).
4. Student submits the Enrollment Verification Form to the college, attends an orientation meeting, and registers for classes.
Colleges list the specific steps for Running Start enrollment on their websites.
Which Courses Meet Grad Requirements?
This chart is also on the RHS website: http://rhs.lwsd.org/counseling/running-start
Which Courses Meet Grad Requirements?
This chart is also on the RHS website: http://rhs.lwsd.org/counseling/running-start
RUNNING START @ LWTECH
Practical
Purposeful
Promising
• Hands-on applied learning
• Small class sizes
• Earn industry-driven credentials
• Diverse student body
• Earn HS Diploma, Certificates, Associates, Bachelor, and
Transfer degrees
What Makes LWTech Unique?
ABOUT
LWTECH
Washington State’s ONLY Public Institute of Technology
• 1:1 Academic Advising (with both advisor and faculty)
• Class Registration
• Academic Planning
• Career Planning
• Responsive and Collaborative Advisors
• FREE tutoring
• Disability Student Services
• TRiO Program
• Supplemental Instruction Tutoring Center
WHY RUNNING START
@LWTECH
Personalized Student Support
As soon as I was thinking of going to LWTech the
advisors there were more than supporting. They
helped me figure out what program would be
best for me. Every quarter they help me sign up
for the exact classes I needed.
Sephtis Hargrove – Class of 2019
- No Enrollment Fees
• No Application Fees
• No Running Start Admission Fees
• No Placement Testing Fees
- Textbook Loan Program
• Available to ALL Running Start students
- Qualified Low-income Family:
• ORCA card: up-to $40
• Technology Fee waived
- FREE PARKING!
WHY RUNNING START@LWTECH
Saving $
Check Eligibility (Place into English 101)
• Placement test at LWTech (FREE) or at other colleges
• English Smarter Balanced Assessment scores of either L3 or L4
• Provide transcript showing college English grade, 2.0 or higher
Fill out Running Start Application
• Running Start enrollment forms available at High School
Program office W210 or online at LWTech.edu/runningstart
Register for Class
• Make an appointment with the Running Start advisor to register
for class. Call (425) 739-8107
• Fall 2019 registration opens from May 7 to September 15 2019
ABOUT
RUNNING START
Step to Enroll
ABOUT
RUNNING START
Self-Guided Placement Exams
English Placement (must be placed into English 101)
• Placement test at LWTech (FREE) or at other colleges
• English Smarter Balanced Assessment scores of either L3 or L4
• Provide transcript showing college English grade, 2.0 or higher
Math Placement Do not need a certain score to qualify for Running Start.
May need Math Placement before registering for classes
Math placement test at LWTech: WAMAP
LWTech Assessment Center Call to schedule placement testing: (425)739-8107
On the day of test, stop by HS programs office with photo ID
Student can take each exam ONCE except with RS advisor permission
NO ADMISSION DEADLINE!
• May 7: Registration begins for new Running Start students
• September 20: Last day to turn in Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) for Fall Quarter.
• September 23: Fall Quarter class begins. Instructor permission required to add classes.
• October 29: Start registration for Winter 2020 Quarter
• December 6: Fall Quarter class ends.
ABOUT
RUNNING START
IMPORTANT DATES – FALL 2019
ABOUT
RUNNING START
Textbook Loan Program
• LWTech offers FREE books for ALL Running Start students
in certain courses
• Textbooks and tools that can be reused
• RS Student pays for required materials, course & lab fees,
and other expenses such as one-time use book (online
licenses/logins, workbooks), art supplies, scantrons,
licensing exams, uniforms, immunizations, fingerprinting,
background checks, etc.
CAREERPATHWAY
Business & Entrepreneurship
Health Sciences
Information Technology
Engineering, Science & Math
Manufacturing
Transportation
Technology
Design & Applied Arts
Culinary Arts
Environmental
Horticulture
Early Childhood
Education
ABOUT
LWTECH
Nursing 311
Health Sciences 285
Computer and Software Development 213
Welding Technology 166
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media 162
Design 160
Center for Architecture, Design and Engineering 144
Medical Assisting 131
Computer Security and Network Technology 125
Early Childhood Education 117
Auto Repair Technician 117
8 Applied Bachelor Degrees
43 Associate Degrees
91 Professional Certificates in 42 Areas of Study
Highest Enrolled Programs
Student Life
Student Programs Department – offers students several opportunities to become involved on campus
• Associate Student Government (ASG)
• Paid and Unpaid/Volunteer positions
• Tons of fun and educational on-campus events
• Student Clubs
• Tutoring Opportunities
UPCOMINGINFO SESSIONS
• March 20th 2019
• April 24th 2019
• May 22nd 2019
• June 19th2019
• July 24th 2019
• August 21st 2019
Register online lwtech.edu/runningstart
or call (425) 739 - 8107
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
W404B
Dana Nasby - Running Start Advisor
Contact Us
Phone: (425) 739-8107
Email: [email protected]
An Chu - Running Start Coordinator
Running Start
Information Session
RS Staff:
Chelsea Braun, Running Start Advisor
Admission Requirements• Applicants with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or
higher will automatically be admitted.
• Applicants with a 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA will be considered for admission based on grades AND test scores.
• Applicants with a 2.00 - 2.49 cumulative GPA will also be required to submit a personal statement.
• Generally, we are looking for placement into ENG 101.
• Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 are not admitted.
Testing for Admission &
Placement
• CWU uses placement testing when
considering admission for students
with a cumulative high school GPA of
less than 3.0.
• CWU requires placement testing for
enrollment into English, math, and
some science courses.
Testing for Admission and
Placement
• Appropriate tests include:
– Accuplacer
– Next Generation Accuplacer
• Reading: 236 +
• Writing: 5 +
• Math: QR 280
– SAT
– ACT
– ALEKS (for math)
Testing for Admission and
Placement• Students planning to enroll in pre-
calculus or calculus based math courses need to submit ALEKS or Accuplacer scores
• Accuplacer testing is offered at CWU Sammamish on an appointment basis.
– Cost is $25 – pay online
– Results are immediate
– Can be scheduled by calling 425-392-2110.
How is Running Start different
at CWU?
• 1-on-1 advising with a RS Advisor
• Courses are offered on a university campus instead of a community college campus.
• Students must meet university admission requirements to participate.
• Students work on general education (first two years of a bachelor’s degree) and prerequisites for majors rather than working toward an associate degree.
Which classes can
RS students take?
• Running Start students are treated like
other students at CWU.
• They can take whichever courses they meet
the pre-requisites for.
• Most students will be taking 100 & 200
level courses that would be open to other
college freshmen and sophomores.
• Students will have individual advising and
create a personal education plan.
More about classes…
• Running Start students need to prioritize
high school graduation requirements:
1. High school graduation requirements
2. General education courses
3. Pre-major courses
• Credits do transfer to other institutions,
but you need to confirm with that
institution that the credits will transfer
the way you intend.
Transferring Credits
• Credits taken through Central Washington University will transfer to other schools the same way credits taken at community colleges will transfer.
• Credits transfer to all public colleges & universities in Washington State.
• Credits will transfer to most private universities and public universities out of state.
• RS Advisors will work with you individually to develop an education plan based on your long term academic goals to help ensure that your credits will transfer in the most efficient manner.
Getting Started
www.cwu.edu/runningstart/admissions
• Complete application and submit a high school transcript online.
• Communications about admission status will be sent to the email used to setup the application
• Schedule and/or submit necessary test scores for admission and/or placement into English and math.
• Meet with your high school counselor to determine which courses you need for graduation.
• Meet with RS advisor to develop an education plan and register for classes.
New Student Advising
• Fall registration opens on May 8, 2019
– Advising is available throughout the summer,
but students are encouraged to apply and
start advising early.
• Winter: early November/early December
• Spring: early February/early March
*Students are encouraged to start in Fall Quarter.
Running Start advisors are available to
answer questions and discuss education goals
with you year round.
Questions?
• Ask us now
• Contact our office:
– 425-392-2110
Cascadia College
What do you want to get out of Running Start?
We care about your success
Faculty
Academic advising
Office of Student life
Disability Support Services
Enrollment Services
Tutoring/Learning Center
Get involved on campus
Activities/clubs/student government
How to apply
English 101 placement
ACCUPLACER3 or 4 on SBAC
ELA (10th grade)
Math options
2nd Semester Grade for
College-level MathTake Math at High
School
ACCUPLACER
Apply for admission to Cascadia
Submit the Running Start Contract(Make sure to include English 101 placement)
We will process your application and send you a welcome email…
Meet with your high school counselor(every quarter)
Register at CORE (Begins May 13th)
Application deadline: 6/27/19
Pay your Cascadia college fees by the tuition deadline.
•Fall quarter, 2019: 8/28/19
Questions?
BELLEVUE COLLEGERUNNING START
Fall Quarter 2019
BENEFITS OF RUNNING START @ BC
• Open Enrollment- Junior/Senior in HS (meet program deadlines)
• Variety in courses• Artificial Intelligence + Robotics Class (Programming) • Astronomy w/ planetarium• 8 different world languages (ex. American Sign Language, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, etc…)
• Many other subjects and areas of interest!
• Eligible to take online, hybrid, and in person classes!
• Ability to earn an Associate Degree!• Potentially save two years of time and money at intended university
ENROLLING IN RUNNING START AT BELLEVUE
COLLEGE~APPLY! OPEN NOW!~
Submit Online Running Start Application (Access through Running Start website)
• Bellevue College Application Information• Phase 1: Apps open online February 15th (Open now)- Close May 10th at 5PM
• Phase 2: Apps open in July and will close in August. Check BC website around July for more information
1. March- Apply/Complete Placement Steps/ Create Bellevue College E-mail • English- Required for everyone
• Math- Encouraged if you are planning on taking a math or science courses at BC
2. April 3rd- Online CANVAS Orientation Opens• Complete online orientation course- earning 100% on quizzes • If both steps completed by April 15th- invited to mandatory orientation/ registration
3. May 1st
• Submit enrollment verification form!
• Once all is complete, you will be invited to attend a mandatory registration in May/ June and enroll in classes for Fall!
ENGLISH PLACEMENT
• All students are required to complete English placement to participate in Running Start
• For English placement, students may take the ACCUPLACER standardized exam, or use one of the other available options, which includes: o High School transcript, current copy can be unofficial with an overall GPA of 3.0 or highero Smarter Balanced Language Art score of 3 or 4, may be used for Running Start studentso Appropriate scores on AP or IB exams, less than two years oldo Placement from another Washington State Community or Technical college (reciprocity), less
than two years old
o Further details sent to applicant once they apply -
MATH PLACEMENT PARTNERSHIP
• CLICK HERE!
• Need math placement for
MOST science courses and math courses
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
MARCH 7th: 6:30PM (Thursday)
MARCH 16th: 10:00AM, 1:00PM (Saturday)
MARCH 21st: 6:30PM (Thursday)
APRIL 6th: 10:00AM, 1:00PM (Saturday)
APRIL 11th: 6:30PM (Thursday)
APRIL 25th: 6:30PM (Thursday)
APRIL 27th: 10:00AM, 1:00PM (Saturday)
Location- N201 MUST sign-up, link found on Running Start webpage
CENTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Location: B233- We are above the Bookstore (building next to parking garage)
Phone Number: 425-564-2026
Email Address:[email protected]
Website: www.bellevuecollege.edu/runningstart/
