Running Start Information

RUNNING START PROGRAM   What is Running Start? The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to attend college classes and earn high school and college credits simultaneously.  Students may choose to enroll in classes solely at the college or they can choose to attend a combination of high school and college classes.   Who Qualifies for Running Start? High school juniors and seniors who have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher. How Does Running Start Work? ·         Running start students attend regular college classes during the school day, in the evening or through distance education. ·         Upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements, college and high school credits are granted.  This credit (& grade) is posted to both your high school and college transcripts. Classes must be "college level" (course number 100 or higher). 5 college credits are equal to 1 high school credit. Tuition is free.  However, transportation, books, supplies, and non-course related fees are the responsibility of the student. Eligible students may enroll in up to 15 credits per quarter through Running Start. A maximum of six consecutive college quarters is allowed for eligible high school juniors. A maximum of three consecutive college quarters is allowed for eligible high school seniors. Summer Quarter is not funded by Running Start. Transferability of college credits, and whether they apply to a degree at a 4 year institution, may vary. Students should work closely with a SVC counselor to choose their courses wisely.  For more information or to apply , see your high school counselor                                           COURSE EQUIVILANCIES              **Class of 2012 and beyond** SVC Credit = Sedro-Woolley High School Credit 1 SVC Credit = 0.20 SWHS Credit 2 SVC Credit = 0.40 SWHS Credit 3 SVC Credit = 0.60 SWHS Credit 4 SVC Credit = 0.80 SWHS Credit 5 SVC Credit = 1.00 SWHS Credit   ~Classes other than those listed here must be approved before taking them if the class is to be counted for a graduation requirement. English Junior English: 100 level or above Composition course (5 credits) AND 100 level or above Literature                           (3 credits) OR  5 credit Humanities or Dramatic Literature course. Senior English: 100 level or above composition course AND/OR** 100 level or above Literature                          course OR Speech 121 or above OR Humanities course OR Dramatic Literature.  **Seniors need both if planning to attend a university; or 1 to meet the ½ credit SWHS grad requirement.   Science Biology: any class (BISC)    Earth Science: any class (EASC)         Chemistry:  any class (CHEM) Botany:  any class                 Natural Science:  any class (NASC) Science Elective:       1 class from above classes   +  Environmental   Conservation (ENVC)   Math Any Math class   19th and 20th Century US History   2 out of 3 classes listed below in sequence (Ex. 146 & 147 or 147 & 148)  HIST 146, 147, 148   History Elective (1 class from the CWP list below + Anthropology and Psychology)   CDI/ CFI  (2 classes from different categories are required) Economics:  Any class (ECON)           Ethnic Studies:  Any class     Philosophy:  Any class (PHIL) Political Science:  Any class           (POSC)  Social Science:  Any class          (SOSC) Geography 100 (GEOG)                      Sociology:  Any class (SOC)   Health PSYCH 180  “Human Sexuality” & (PE 100, PE 200, PE 204, PE 205: one of these)   Physical Education Any PE class (Except for the ones listed above for Health)   Fine Arts Any Art, Music, or Choir class   Occupational Education                       Electives    Any vocational class                            Any college classes selected with HS counselor