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STUDENT/PARENT
GUIDE FOR
RUNNING START
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Index Page
Introducon - What is Running Start? 3
How Do I Get Started? 4
How Much Does It Cost? 5
Withdrawing From A Class 5
Spring Quarter Enrollment – Senior Year 5
Important Facts to Consider (FAQ’s) 6
SCHEDULE: High School vs. College 7
What Does It Mean To Be A Full Time Student? 8
May I Keep My Athlec Eligibility? 8
Recent Changes to the Running Start Program 9
Phone Numbers and On-Line Contacts 9
Course Equivalency Guides 10-12
• Green River College
• Highline College
• Bellevue College
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Introducon: What is Running Start?
Eligible high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll full me or part- me in
a community or technical college while earning both high school and college credit. High
school students are expected to do the same college-level work as their college classmates
and be graded by the same standards. The decision to parcipate in Running Start should be
made only aer careful consideraon of all the factors (pros/ cons, me management, trans-
portaon etc). This guide is intended to provide the necessary informaon to assist students
and parents as they make this important decision.
What Are the Requirements for Eligibility ?
1. The student must reside within the boundaries of the Kent School District.
2. The student must be in grade 11 or grade 12.
3. Some colleges may have addional requirements. Please check with the school you plan to
aend.
4. The student does not have a high school diploma.
5. The student must meet minimum prociency standards on the college placement tests in
English and/or mathemacs prior to college acceptance. See Step 2, next page.
6. The student is under the age of 21 prior to the beginning of the school year.
7. You must be willing to work hard and demonstrate a commitment to the program.
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How Do I Get Started?
Step 1:
Aend a Running Start Informaon Session (typically in the spring) at the college you plan to
aend.
Step 2:
Apply for college admission
Step 3
Determine eligibility
Pass the placement test
Contact the college for tesng requirements and fees.
Step 3:
Make an appointment with your high school counselor prior to the end of the school year to
review test results and complete the Enrollment Vericaon Form (EVF). Graduaon require-
ments will also be reviewed at this me. Make sure that you bring your test results and your
completed release form (located in the middle of this guide). If you are home-schooled full-
me and plan to enroll in a Running Start Program, contact the Kent School District Oce @
253-373-7235.
Step 4:
Contact your college advising oce to begin the registraon process for fall classes (do this
before the end of the school year). Classes at the college ll up quickly, and if you wait too
long, you may not be able to parcipate in the Running Start Program. Each college may have
a dierent meline for this process. Make sure you are aware of your college’s calendar, me-
lines and academic fee schedule.
Step 5:
Complete a Running Start Orientaon at the college.
Step 6:
Register and Pay any fees.
Step 7:
Make an appointment with your high school counselor each quarter to complete a new EVF
before you are able to register for classes.
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How Much Does It Cost?
You will be responsible for your own transportaon, books, supplies, lab fees and
other fees as directed by the community college. The Kent School District pays for
your tuion during fall, winter and spring quarters of your junior and senior year,
up to 15 credits per quarter.
Esmated/Average cost to you per quarter
Student Fees = $125.00
Books = $100.00 to $300.00
Lab Fees =$5.00 to $20.00
Total = $720.00 to $1335.00/year
Needing nancial assistance? Contact the Financial Aid oce at the college for fee
waiver and fee reducon.
What Happens If I Withdraw From a Running Start Class?
Withdrawing from a college class may have serious impact on a student’s high
school graduaon status and may be reected on both the student’s college and
high school transcript.
You must have your high school counselor sign your withdraw form from the college if you
plan to drop a college class.
You are expected to maintain full me enrollment status every quarter as long as you are
in the Running Start Program or unl you graduate.
Spring Quarter Enrollment - Senior Year
Running Start classes required for high school graduaon should be completed prior to the
spring quarter of the student's senior year if he/she wishes to walk in the high school gradua-
on ceremony. Do not plan on enrolling in any classes required for high school graduaon
during the spring quarter. The class may not be oered or it may be full. Being placed on a
wait list does not guarantee enrollment in that course.
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Important Facts to Consider - F.A.Q’s
The State of Washington covers the cost of tuion up to 15 college
credits per quarter.
All EVF (Enrollment Vericaon Forms) must be completed prior to the end of the school
year for fall registraon. You may not have the opportunity to register during the sum-
mer.
Students enrolled in part-me Running Start may nd it dicult to schedule classes both
at the high school and college.
If or when you have a conict in your schedule, your high school classes will be your
priority.
Students must meet all state assessments (ex. Smarter Balance).
College grades are calculated into your high school GPA. Note that the college grading
scale may be dierent from the KSD scale.
Grades at the community college stay on permanent college transcripts. Keep in mind it
may impact any plan to transfer to a four-year college.
College credits earned prior to high school graduaon may not transfer to private or out of
state colleges. It is your responsibility to verify if grades will or will not transfer.
Instrucon at the college level is provided at a faster pace with less faculty support.
Generally, there is signicantly more homework with less classroom me provided to
complete assignments.
Many college classes ll up quickly. Therefore, your class choices may be limited.
Running Start does not pay for high school compleon courses or college classes taken
during the summer.
All Running Start students are sll responsible for compleng the Culminang Project, and
all state tesng requirements in order to earn a diploma from the Kent School District.
Parents will not have access to college transcripts/and or records, grade reports and
aendance, unless your student signs a waiver with the college.
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SCHEDULE: High School vs. College
Running Start is designed to be a full-year commitment.
The Kent School District runs on a semester system, while the community colleges run
on a quarter system.
It is dicult to transion from the high school program to the community college, or vice
versa during the winter or spring quarter year without losing credit or receiving failing
grades on your transcripts.
Noce that there are two high school semesters: semester one and semester two. There
are three college quarters: fall, winter and spring.
In addion, breaks (ex. spring) do not align between the high school and colleges.
The starng and ending of semesters (high school) and quarters (college) dates do not
coincide with each other, making it unrealisc to try to start/enroll in the Running Start
Program other than in the fall.
Altered high school bell schedule (early dismissal, assembly, tesng, etc.) can impact
college classes
High School Schedule
Start Date Start Date
Semester 1 Semester 2
College Schedule
Start Date Start Date Start Date
Fall Winter Spring
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What Does It Mean To Be A Full Time Student?
The Washington State Legislature has limited the amount of combined credit Running Start
students can take between their high school and Running Start enrollment. Running Start
students exceeding the combined total will be responsible for tuion associated with any
credit above the allowable amount.
Running Start students will have to pay for any credit above 15 college credits. What this
means for you:
If you are enrolled full-me in Running Start, you can take a maximum of 15 college level
credits and not pay tuion (this assumes you are not exceeding the combined enrollment
limits described below).
For example, if you enroll in 17 credits, you will pay for the 16th and 17th credit of tuion
(which is charged at the rst credit of tuion rate).
Hours / Classes
in High School
Total FTE
Eligible for # of RS
Credits at College
1=
2=
3=
4=
5=
.20 FTE
.33 FTE
.53 FTE
.87 FTE
1.0 FTE
15=
13=
10=
8=
5=
1.0 FTE
.87 FTE
.67 FTE
.33 FTE
.20 FTE
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
May I Keep My Athlec Eligibility?
Running Start students must meet the same athlec eligibility standards that are required
of any student enrolled in the Kent School District.
Students must meet the Washington Interscholasc Acvies Associaon (WIAA) standard
in scheduled classes and comply with local school aendance eligibility policies required of
all other students.
The Running Start student must maintain passing grades in a minimum of four full- me
subjects or the equivalent college courses. The student shall maintain a 2.0 grade average
during the previous and current high school semester or college quarter.
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Recent Changes to the Running Start Program
Washington State House Bill (SHB) 1758
Community or Technical College - Issuance of High School Diploma or Cercate
A community or technical college may issue a high school diploma
or cercate as provided under this secon.
(2) An individual enrolled through the opon established under RCW
28A.600.310 through 28A.600.400 who sasfactorily completes an associate degree,
including an associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of technology
degree, or associate in applied science degree, shall be awarded a diploma from the college
upon wrien request from the student.
Students wishing to pursue the opon of obtaining their high school diploma through the col-
lege must meet with their counselor and complete the documents needed by the Kent School
District.
Phone Numbers And On-line Contacts
Green River College
253-833-9111 (Ext. 2650)
www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/running-start/
Bellevue College
425-564-2026
www.bellevuecollege.edu/runningstart/
Highline College
253-878-3710 (Ext. 3353)
www.highline.edu/get-started/quick-start-guides/running-start/
Renton Technical College
425-235-2352
www.rtc.edu/running-start
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RUNNING START
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUIVALENCY GUIDE
for the class of 2018 and Beyond
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greenriver.edu/runningstart • (253) 833-9111 Ext. 2643
12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA 98092
High School Graduaon Requirement Green River College Equivalency
Language Arts/English
English &101 is required.
Senior English class from the following:
English &112, &113, &114, 115, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165,
168, 180, 181, 183, 185, 187, 190, &220, &226, &227, &228, &236, &237,
&244, &245, &246, 247, 248, 249, &254, &255, &256, 257
Math
Math 106, &107, &141, &142, 147, &151, &152
Computer Science &131, 132, &141, 145 • Engineering 106, &204, &214,
&215
Social Studies:
Washington State History
History &214
Required for students who have not met WA state req.
Social Studies: Contemporary World
Issues II
History 103, 230, 231 • Polical Science &101, &202, &203, 204
Geography 123, &200, 201, 205 • Economics 100, 101, &201, &202
Social Studies: U.S. History History 136 AND &137 *must take both courses
Social Studies: Civics Polical Science &202, 207, 209
Health Health Educaon 150
Physical Educaon P.E.101 and above
Science
Anatomy-Physiology 100*, 102*, 103, 104 • Anthropology &205* Astronomy
&100*, &101 • Biology &100, 103, 110, &160, &211, &212, &213,
&241, &242, &260 • Chemistry &121, &131, &140, &161, &162, &163, &261,
&262, &263 • Environmental Science 204 • Geology &101, 107, 200*, 206,
208 Oceanography &101 • Physics 107*, &110, &114, &115, &116, 154, 155,
156, &221, &222, &223
*Denotes courses that do not qualify as lab sciences.
Occupaonal Educaon
Any 100 and above level course taken from the following disciplines:
Automove • Aviaon • Business Administraon
Business Management • Business Technologies and Administrave Careers
(BTAC) • Carpentry • Computer Reporng • Computer Science
Computerized Machining & Manufacturing • Criminal Jusce • Design Draing
Tech • Early Childhood Educaon • Economics • Educaon in Early Childhood
Educaon • Engineering • Industrial Educaon • Informaon Tech Journalism
Natural Resources • Welding
Arts Any 100 and above course in Art, Music, Drama Photography 101, 111
Common Course Numbers (CCN) are designated with the “&” symbol.
5 college credits = 1 HS credit • 3 college credits = .6 HS credit
Minimum Green River College grade to earn credit for high school is 1.0.
College credits may not align with high school graduaon requirements and credits- please check with your high school
counselors.
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RUNNING START
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUIVALENCY GUIDE
for the class of 2018 and Beyond
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runningstart.highline.edu • (206) 592-3583
2400 South 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Common Course Numbers (CCN) are designated with the “&” symbol.
5 college credits = 1 HS credit • 3 college credits = .6 HS credit
Minimum Green River College grade to earn credit for high school is 1.0.
College credits may not align with high school graduaon requirements and credits- please check with your high school
counselors.
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RUNNING START EQUIVALENCY GUIDE
High School Graduaon Requirement Highline College Equivalency
Language Arts/English
English &101 must be the rst English class.
Second English class from the following:
English 110, 200, 201, 203, 205**, 211, 234, &235
Literature Courses:
English: &111, &112, &113, 121, 122, 123, &220, &244, &245, &246, 247,
&254, 257
** Recommended for students doing Culminang Project.
Math
Mathemacs 111 and above; Accounng: 121, 124, &201;
Business: 135, 210; Computer Science 143, 242, 151, 152
Social Studies:
Washington State History
History &214
Social Studies –World History/CWI I History &118
Social Studies –World History/CWI II
Diversity & Global Studies 110; Economics 110, &201, &202;
Geography 160, 200, 207; History &118, 160;
Polical Science &202, &203, &204
Social Studies—U.S. History History &146 AND &147 AND &148 *must take all three courses
Social Studies—Civics Polical Science 150, &101, &202
Science
Astronomy: &100; Biology &100 and above; Chemistry &110 and above
(*except 139); Environmental Science &101; Geology 101 and above (*check
by course); Oceanography &101; Physics 101 and above (*except 139)
Occupaonal Educaon
Any 100 and above level course taken from the following disciplines:
3D Graphics and Animaon, Accounng, Administraon of Jusce/Criminal
Jusce, Business, Business Technology, Computer Info Systems, Computer
Science, Economics, Educaon, Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism Man-
agement, Human Services, Healthcare Professions, Interior Design, Journal-
ism 101 and above, Library and Info Services, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Par-
alegal, Personal Fitness Trainer, Respiratory Care
Arts Art or Music: Any 100 level and above
Health Physical Educaon: 100
Physical Educaon PE: 103 and above (except 160)
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RUNNING START
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUIVALENCY GUIDE
for the class of 2018 and Beyond
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Bellevuecollege.edu/runningstart • (425) 564-2026
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bulding B Oce 233, Bellevue, WA 98007
High School Graduaon Requirement Bellevue College Equivalency
Language Arts/ English
English &101 must be the rst English class.
Second English class from the following:
English: &111, &112, &113, &114, 115, 131, 201**, 210, 215, 221, &224,
&235, &244, 263, 264, 265, 266, 271, 276
** The Research Paper. Recommended for students doing
Culminang Project.
Math
Math: &107, 130, 138, &141, &142, &151, &152; Programming: 110, 111;
Business Administraon: 240; Accounng: 101, &201
Social Studies:
Washington State History
History: &214
Social Studies: World History/CWI I History: 103
Social Studies: Contemporary World
Issues II
Polical Science: &101, &202; Geography: 105;
Economics: 100, &201, &202
Social Studies: U. S. History History &146 AND &147 AND &148 *must take all three courses
Social Studies: Civics Polical Science: &202
Science
Astronomy: &100; Biology: 108, 130, &160, &211, &241; Chemistry: 100,
&105, &121, &131, &261; Environmental Science: &100, 207, 250; Geology:
&101, &208; Oceanography: &101;
Physics: &100, 109, 114, 121
Occupaonal Educaon
Any 100 and above level course taken from the following disciplines:
Accounng, Administraon of Criminal Jusce, Animaon and Graphics,
Business Administraon, Business Intelligence, Business Technology
Systems, Communicaon Studies, Computer Science, Database Administra-
on, Developmental Educaon, Early Childhood Educaon, Economics, Edu-
caon, Home Economics, Informaon Technology, Interior Design, Interna-
onal Business Professions, Markeng Management, Medical Informacs,
Network Services & Compung Systems, Nursing, Engineering, Fire Sciences,
Gaming, General Business Management, Health Professions, Programming,
Recreaon Leadership, Technical Support, Video Producon,
Web Mulmedia
Arts Art, Music, or Drama: Any 100 and above
Health Health Educaon: 250
Physical Educaon
PE 103 and above
Dance 130 and above
Common Course Numbers (CCN) are designated with the “&” symbol.
5 college credits = 1 HS credit • 3 college credits = .6 HS credit
Minimum Green River College grade to earn credit for high school is 1.0.
College credits may not align with high school graduaon requirements and credits- please check with your high school
counselors.
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Name of Student___________________________________
JR. ☐ SR. ☐
Student ID.___________
Home Phone Number_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Cell Number____________________
Student Email_____________________________________ Parent email___________________________________
I plan to register for Running Start in the fall of: 20____at_________________________Technical/Community College
I PLAN TO GRADUATE FROM KENTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL ☐
I understand that Running Start is a “Full School Year Commitment” which will commence in the fall each year.
(Student/Parent initial each item)
Student Responsibilities
___ ___ I will maintain a full-time status for the entire school year. If I don’t, my graduation may be in jeopardy.
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To be eligible for a PE waiver, I will maintain full time student status. Full time Running Start students must
enroll in 15 college credits per quarter each quarter they are involved in Running Start. Part time Running
Start students (those who take classes at both KR and college) must maintain full time status according to
the equivalence table on the R.S. verification form. All PE waivers will be either approved or denied after a
review of the students’ transcript, ensuring full time status, during the spring quarter of the students’ senior
year of participation in Running Start. If a waiver is denied, the student will have the right to appeal the deci-
sion in writing to the principal.
___ ___ I will notify the high school counselor before I transfer or withdrawal from a course.
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I understand to earn a Kentridge diploma, I will:
Complete all components of the culminating project
Complete the courses and credits required by the winter quarter for graduation
Meet all state testing standards
___ ___ I will resolve high school/college schedule conflicts, understanding that high school courses are my priority.
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I have reliable transportation and I am able to pay for books, fees, transportation costs, and any other ex-
penses incurred at the community/technical college with the exception of the cost of tuition up to 15 credits
per quarter.
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I am responsible for obtaining information by reading the KR bulletin, checking my KR & college emails re-
garding dates, timelines, procedures, and orders, etc.. (i.e. culminating project, caps & gowns, announce-
ments, college applications).
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I have read the Kentridge Running Start Student/Parent Handbook at http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/4581
Graduation:
Eligibility for commencement and/or a high school diploma may be jeopardized by not following through with commitments
agreed to with KRHS. Kentridge High School does not guarantee that credits earned through Running Start will be ac-
cepted by colleges or universities. It is the student’s responsibility to verify acceptability of credits. Grades earned through
Running Start are a permanent part of the student’s college transcript and are used in determining eligibility for admission to
other colleges.
I/we have read the information contained above completely and carefully, understand the opportunities and responsibili-
ties under these guidelines and wish to participate in the Running Start Program at the community/technical college lev-
el. I/we give permission to the high school counselor and community college representative to communicate regarding
my progress in the program.
_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
(Student Signature) (Date) (Parent Signature) (Date)
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
RUNNING START AGREEMENT FORM
