Important!!!
 Reimbursement
Requirements
Enrollment
Deadlines
College's
Phone Numbers
The
Running Start Program is available to qualified students who
are enrolled in the public school and are in their Junior or Senior
year of high school. The program is intended for students who are capable
of doing college level academic work, who are independent learners and
who can function at an adult level both socially and emotionally.
The
student earns credit at the college level, while at the same time earning
credit to complete their high school diploma. The student is responsible
for their own transportation and the cost of textbooks. Formerly homeschooled
and private school students are participating in the Running Start program.
All students must take a community college placement test to determine
their eligibility. If they are not already enrolled in a public school
they must enroll prior to entry into this program.
Important!!!
*
One of the most important aspects of the Running Start process is to
make timely appointments with the counselors, both at the Homeschool
Resource Center and the community college where the student is attending.
The appointments allow the necessary communication to take place, so
that documentation of credits both for the high school diploma and the
college degree are accurately recorded.
**
You should make the appointment at least 72 hours before any deadline
occurs.
****
College instructors deal only with their students, not the parents of
students. Students are responsible for arranging classes, meeting with
counselors and paying for the cost of below college level courses.(below
100 level)
Reimbursement
Policies/ Tuition Payment
-
Because
the student is enrolled in the public school, the tuition for the
college is paid by the school district in which the child is enrolled.
(Only for classes 100 level and higher)
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District
will not pay for Summer Classes or below 100 level classes.
Basic
Program Requirements:
*
Students who earn "no credit" during the quarter may not be able to
continue participating in Running Start. At this time (2006-2007) Running
Start students can enroll in a maximum of 18 credits/quarter.(12 - 18
credits are considered a full load)
**
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained in order to
remain in the Running Start program. All courses at the community college
will become a part of the student's permanent record.
How
Do I enroll my Child ???
The student must
take the community college placement test (often called the ASSET test).
If the student scores at the college level for English (101+ level courses),
they are eligible for Running Start.
Call
the testing center of the community college (CC) directly to schedule
an appointment for the test. You
may be required to pay a nominal fee of approximately $15 prior to scheduling.
You may (or may not) receive the test scores on the same day of the test.
If the student
is eligible for the Running Start program obtain the following forms from
the community college: * Complete the community college application form
and return it to the registrar of the college. ** Obtain a Running Start
"signatures" form, if available, and bring to the appointment with the
HRC Site Manager.*** Pick up the community college courses catalog, and
bring to the appointment with the HRC Site Manager.
****
Call the HRC to make an initial consultation appointment with the Site
Manager.(Site Manager
e-mail)
At HRC appointment
bring: * The Running Start "signatures" form and course catalog. ** Complete
the student enrollment form for the Homeschool Resource Center and give
to the Site Manager.*** Discuss Running Start program and pertinent facts
regarding HRC participation.
Make an appointment
to meet with the HRC Running Start Counselor
Karen Hanse, to discuss your specific Running Start plans and set
up your permanent record. Some of the colleges send us their forms: *Documentation/transcripts
of school work completed or home-based instruction annual assessment records.
Tentative
Deadlines:
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Fall quarter (Sept. - Dec.) May 1
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Winter quarter(Jan - Mar)Nov. 1
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Spring quarter (Apr. - June) Feb. 1
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Summer quarter - Not available to Running Start Students
Community
College Assessment Office Phone Numbers
* Edmonds CC: 425-640-1459 * Highline CC: 878-3181
*
Shoreline CC: 546-4608 * North Seattle CC: 527-3674
*
Seattle Central CC: 587-6913 * South Seattle CC: 764-5805
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Last Updated: 6/8/2009
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