Topics: Running Start benefits & possible issues

Plan Plan Plan (begin with the end in mind) HS requirements Clark degree requirements Credits Choosing classes (see Selecting Your First Quarter Classes)

Forms Running Start Contract Enrollment Verification Form

Final thoughts Who’s Responsible? Struggling? Next steps

Q & A

Program Benefits:

High School/College Dual Credit Program Students can earn college credit that will transfer to all

public 4-year colleges in Washington. Students get an opportunity to do college course work

without having to leave home

Possible Issues:

Some students earn lower grades that can hurt their chances for college admission

Some students jeopardize their high school graduation status by failing required classes

Credit Transferability: You may need to check on transferring particular

courses to some independent colleges in Washington

Contact the college if you plan to attend an out-of-state college to see if they will accept the credit

Possible Issues (conPossible Issues (con’’t):t):

•High school semester vs. Clark quarterHigh school semester vs. Clark quarter

Note: Most school vacations Note: Most school vacations DO NOTDO NOT match up match up with with ClarkClark’’s Winter and Spring breakss Winter and Spring breaks

Look at college calendar on the web (click on Look at college calendar on the web (click on ““Quick Quick Links Links””, then , then ““CalendarCalendar””))•CostCost•FeesFees•TransportationTransportation

They do not have access to student records (nor does the high school) Clark is a college and is an adult environment No special allowances are made because of the student’s age Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance

Is Running Start right for me?

Consider:

1. You will miss some or all of your high school experience and time with your friends

2. You will need to be more responsible:1.Instructors different than HS teachers

1. No contact with parents2. Less lenient

2.Homework doesn’t always have deadlines3. It is more difficult to keep up with what is

happening at the high school– dates/times/events…

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‘Begin with the End’ in mind

What is your purpose in taking classes at Clark?• AA/AS Degree or ?• College admission/transfer ?• Complete high school courses ?• All the above?

What classes do I start with?

PLAN * PLAN * PLAN

High school graduation requirements

Clark degree requirements

AA or AS - transfer Transfer agreement Freshman and sophomore level

Applied/ technical-professional Vocational training/job ready Not considered a transfer degree

See degree information on web page & talk to Clark

CLARKCOLLEGE

WEB PAGE www.clark.edu

•Running Start Handbook•Catalog •Quarterly Schedule on web•Schedule Planner•Web Registration•Kiosk Info (grades, transcripts)•Bookstore Information

RUNNING START OFFICERUNNING START OFFICE

Help with advising & class informationHelp with advising & class information Furnish transfer & degree informationFurnish transfer & degree information Explain policies & proceduresExplain policies & procedures Suggest campus resourcesSuggest campus resources Answer questions (RS Handbook)Answer questions (RS Handbook) Located in Gaiser Hall, room 128Located in Gaiser Hall, room 128

How Do Credits Work?

1. The number of hours you go to school per week is basically the number of credits— (for a 5-credit class, you attend every day for an hour or 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours…)

2. Every 5 credits at Clark College is equal to 1 (full year of) credit at the high school

How Many Classes/Credits Should I Take?

For Full-Time Running Start Students:

* 12-15 credits is considered a full load

* 15 credits is the maximum for full-time Running Start attendance without paying for tuition.

How Many Classes/Credits Should I Take?

For a part-time student, if you are taking:Classes at high school Max Credits at Clark College

(per quarter)1 152 123 104 65 3 6 3

Clark College Clark College CreditCredit

High School High School CreditCredit

11 .2.2

22 .4.4

33 .6.6

44 .8.8

55 1.01.0 You will substitute Clark classes for classes at the your high school, approved by your high school counselor

Start cautiously - read course description Courses must be numbered 100 or higher “&” sign is not an error, but indicates a course which has a

common course number at all WA community colleges Note any prerequisites (Compass scores/class?) Take foreign language test Courses at WSUV (CCW), CTC or online (ARR) High school semester vs. Clark Quarter

See your high school counselor to get an Enrollment Verification form signed

Use www.clark.edu/scheduleplanner Select upcoming quarter

Forecast Deadline (Date in May) Please turn in your form prior to the deadline

Don’t wait until deadline Running Start Office, Gaiser Hall, room 128

For the Enrollment Verification Form, click on the following link:

http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2011/B047-11AttachB.pdf

KEEP IN MIND:• TRAVEL TIME• PARKING• CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS

THE STUDENTTHE STUDENT Meets deadlinesMeets deadlines Reads and understands the catalog and handbook & Reads and understands the catalog and handbook & emailemail Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisorSeeks help from instructors and Running Start advisor Pays any fees before deadlinePays any fees before deadlineTHE HIGH SCHOOLTHE HIGH SCHOOL Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation

requirementsrequirements Explains core pattern requirements for university entranceExplains core pattern requirements for university entrance Completes forecast form with student each quarterCompletes forecast form with student each quarterTHE COLLEGETHE COLLEGE Tests studentTests student Provides Clark College advising/registration assistanceProvides Clark College advising/registration assistance Sends grades to high schoolSends grades to high school

Running StartRunning StartWHOWHO’’S RESPONSIBLE?S RESPONSIBLE?

Talk to your instructor Seek tutoring See Running Start Advisor immediately! Drop class(es) by using a “Change of

Registration” form and take toRegistration Office. (College deadlines are listed in the class schedule.)

If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA will suffer

Probation/Suspension policy in handbook

Students Next Steps:

Apply to Clark & Take Compass Exams• April 9th—Priority Deadline for Fall 2012 Get these scores and information into the

Running Start Office by this date!Return signed Running Start Contract to your CounselorGet Enrollment Verification signed by high school counselorReturn Enrollment verification to Running Start office