Running Start at - Auburn School District



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Auburn Riverside High School

The Running Start Program is authorized by the Washington State Legislature and the Auburn School District. The program allows qualified students to attend classes at community/technical colleges to earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Students must pass specific criteria to be eligible to participate in this program.

Tuition is fully funded under the Running Start Program. Students are responsible for purchasing any required books, lab and miscellaneous fees, and for providing their own transportation.

Who is eligible?

A student must be a Junior or Senior as defined by the High School’s policy. Typically a Junior will have earned at least 10.5 credits by the end of their sophomore year and a senior will have earned 15.5 credits by the end of the junior year.

A student must also take the placement exam at the community college. The student must earn college level placement scores on the exam in order to qualify.

What do I do if I am interested?

1. Talk with your parents about the program. (See below for things to discuss)

2. Apply to the community/technical college you plan to attend.

3. Take the placement exam.

Take the placement test in Late March/April at the college you plan to attend for Running Start. Do Your Best!

4. Have parents sign the contract sheet and bring with you when you meet with your counselor. Make an appointment to meet with your counselor.

Bring your placement score report to the appointment.

You and your counselor will discuss if you qualify.

5. Receive the Running Start Authorization form.

Fill in all the demographic information you can and your counselor will complete the rest. (This form must be completed for each quarter of participation.)

6. Go through the college’s orientation program.

7. Register for college classes by turning your form in to the college and register for college classes.

8. Bring a copy of your college class schedule to your ARHS counselor.

Your counselor will then be able to adjust your high school schedule to coincide with your college schedule.

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Orientations

New participants in the program are required to attend a Running Start orientation prior to registering for their first quarter. Students are informed of important Running Start policies and procedures, as well as key contacts in the Educational Planning office. The orientation is also a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with our campus, programs, activities, resources, and it’s even a good time to meet other Running Start students.

For Parents

Colleges believe parents play an intricate role in a student’s success, and do everything they can to include parents in their child’s education. How Running Start differs from the high school is that once your child begins their classes at college their privacy is protected under the FERPA privacy act that protects all our students. This means that the college faculty and staff will not be able to discuss registration, class attendance, status of assignments, grades, or any aspect of a student’s attendance at school with you without an official release of information. If you are going to want access to that information it is imperative that you talk with your child and have an official release of information signed right away so we can continue to work with you on your child’s progress.

Advantages | Considerations | How to Apply

Tuition and lab fees covered by your school district. You can earn up to two years of tuition-free college credits while finishing high school. A maximum of 18 college-level credits may be funded per quarter.

Taking classes at the college

Once you begin classes at college you will be treated like a regular college student. That means that you will be held to the same standards as any other student at the college, but you will also receive the same privileges and benefits as any other student at the college.

Advanced coursework.  You will have the opportunity to take a greater diversity of beginning and advanced courses than may be available at your high school.

Pace: College classes can move faster than those in high school. A yearlong course in high school is usually taught in one quarter at GRC! So, if you start to feel overwhelmed or begin to fall behind, seek out your instructor or a Running Start advisor to get the help you need before it’s too late.

Adult educational setting.  You will attend classes with people of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds.

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Class scheduling flexibility.  You can choose to take classes solely at the college or split your day between the college and your high school.  Colleges offers classes in the morning, afternoon and evening.  In addition, some classes are offered online or as telecourses.

Credits.  A five-credit college course equals one high school credit.

Student clubs and organizations.  You are encouraged to participate in all college activities except for intercollegiate athletics.  These activities include student government, clubs, music groups, special events, and the student newspaper.

Maturity is essential.  You must have the discipline to handle the independence and fast pace of college classes.  You will be held to collegiate standards.

Class content is not censored.  The curriculum is collegiate and, therefore, adult.  You may be exposed to subject matter that is controversial.  You will not be exempted from class participation based on personal or family objections.

Withdrawing from (dropping) a class. Many students believe that if they simply stop attending, they will be withdrawn from the course; this is NOT true. Students will receive a 0.0 (Fail) for the course, which becomes part of their permanent high school and college records. Withdrawing from a class may have serious implications on a student's high school graduation status.

Transportation is your responsibility.  Travel time and parking time should be considered when scheduling classes.

You are responsible for certain costs.  you will pay for books, student fees, and application fees.  The average cost for books is approximately $100 per course.  Colleges offers Running Start book assistance programs for students who qualify for their high school's free or reduced lunch program.

Running Start is available fall, winter and spring quarter only

What if my parents or I have other questions? Please call your counselor in the Auburn Riverside High School Counseling Office (253) 804-5161

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