Transcript Running Start Information

Created by the Mount Si High School
Counseling Department
What is Running Start
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An opportunity for juniors and seniors to take college
courses while still in high school
How much does it cost?

Tuition is free. Books, supplies, transportation, and lab
fees are the student’s responsibility.
Where do I go to school?

 You can have a blended schedule where you take
some classes at Mount Si and some at the community
college or take all of your courses at the community
college
 Schools in our area include Bellevue College, Green
River Community College and Lake Washington
Technical College
Hybrid Schedule
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This chart shows the number of classes you may take at Mount Si
along with the number of credits you may register for at your
community college without incurring cost.
# Of High School Classes
Community College Credits
1 class
15 credits
2 classes
12 credits
3 classes
9/10 credits
4 classes
6 credits
Courses at the community college usually range from 1-6
credits. Academic courses are typically five credits each.
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What are the pros
and cons of
running start?
Pros
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 There is a wider variety of classes offered.
 Students who find that the traditional high school is not
fitting their needs can flourish in a different setting.
 You can earn up to two years of college credits FREE.
 If you know exactly what you want to do in life. Running
Start can give you a great head start.
 One three-month college class (5 credits) equals 1 year
long or 1 credit of high school classes ) with the exception
of English and US History.
 You have an opportunity to take classes that apply to
your chosen degree/career.
Cons

 MSHS AP courses are more competitive in comparison to BC
courses when applying to college.
 Not all Running Start credits may transfer to four-year
colleges.
 Transportation is your responsibility.
 You might miss out on high school experiences
 Running Start requires you to be independent and
responsible
 College requires more work in less time, with less support from
teachers. Some students who are academically ready may find the
independence and the speed of college classes overwhelming; they
may benefit by remaining in high school classes.
Cons
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 Community college operates on the quarter system.
Mount Si operates on a semester system. Holidays
and vacation periods may be different. Students are
expected to attend classes at the college even though
their high school is not in session.
 Student is in charge of meeting deadlines at the high
school and for running start independently
Mount Si Schedule
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Semester 1
Semester 2
1st period (0.5 credits)
1st period (0.5 credits)
2nd period (0.5 credits)
2nd period (0.5 credits)
3rd period (0.5 credits)
3rd period (0.5 credits)
4th period (0.5 credits)
4th period (0.5 credits)
5th period (0.5 credits)
5th period (0.5 credits)
6th period (0.5 credits)
6th period (0.5 credits)
6 TOTAL CREDITS
Community College Schedule
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Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Fall Quarter (1 credit)
Winter Quarter (1 credit) Spring Quarter (1 credit)
Fall Quarter (1 credit)
Winter Quarter (1 credit) Spring Quarter (1 credit)
Fall Quarter (1 credit)
Winter Quarter (1 credit) Spring Quarter (1 credit)
9 TOTAL CREDITS
Credits Mount Si
VS Bellevue College
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 Full time Mount Si students can obtain up to six credits per year.
 Each semester course is worth 0.5 credits
 There are two semesters in each year and full time means a six class
schedule
 Full time running start students can obtain up to nine credit per year
 Each quarter course is worth between .5 andone high school credit
 There are three quarters in which running start runs each year and full
time means a total of three classes
College VS High School
Personal Freedom

Personal Freedom in High School
Your time is usually structured by
others.
You can count on parents and
teachers for guidance and to
remind you of your responsibilities
Personal Freedom in College
You manage your own time.
You will be faced with new moral
and ethical decisions. You must
balance responsibilities and set
priorities.
Guiding Principle: You will
Guiding Principle: You're old
usually be told what your
enough to take responsibility for
responsibilities are and corrected if your decisions and their
your behavior is out of line.
consequences.
College VS High School
Classes
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High School Classes
The school year is 36 weeks long;
some classes extend over both
semesters and some do not.
Teachers carefully monitor class
attendance.
You are provided with textbooks
at little or no cost.
College Classes
The academic year is divided into
three separate 11 week quarters,
plus 3 days at the end of the
quarter for final exams.
Some instructors factor attendance
into final grades.
You must budget $200 or more for
textbooks each quarter.
College VS High School
Studying
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Studying in High School
Study time outside of class can be as
little as 2 hours per week, and this may
be for last-minute test preparation.
Class participation is often all that is
necessary to learn what is needed.
Guiding Principle: You are usually
told in class what you need to learn
from assigned readings.
Studying in College
You should plan to study 2 to 3 hours
outside of class for each in-class hour
throughout the quarter to achieve
mastery. You will need to review class
notes and assignments regularly.
Substantial reading and writing
assignments may not be directly
reviewed in class.
Guiding Principle: It's up to you to
read and understand the reading
assignments. Lectures and other
assignments presume you have
already done so.
College VS High School
Teachers
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High School Teachers
Teachers approach you if they believe
you need assistance.
Teachers provide you with
information you missed when you
were absent.
Teachers often write information on
the board to be copied into your notes.
College Teachers
Most instructors expect you to initiate
contact if you need assistance.
Instructors expect you to get notes
from classmates for information you
missed.
Good note-taking skills are a must;
instructors expect you to identify the
important points.
Teachers often take time to remind you Instructors expect you to consult the
of assignments and due dates.
course syllabus for all important class
information.
College VS High School
Tests
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Tests in High School
Frequent tests covering small
amount of material.
Teachers may rearrange test dates
to avoid conflict with school
events.
Tests in College
2 or 3 tests per quarter, may be
cumulative, covering large
amounts of material.
Instructors in different courses
usually schedule tests without
regard to the demands of other
courses or outside activities.
College VS High School
Grades
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Grades in High School
Consistently good homework or "extra
credit" may raise your overall grade
when test scores are low.
Initial low test grades may not have an
adverse effect on your final grade.
Guiding Principle: Effort counts.
Teachers reward a good-faith effort.
Grades in College
Grades on tests and major papers
usually comprise most of the course
grade.
Generally, all tests contribute
substantially to your final grade. A
low initial test is a "wake-up call".
Guiding Principle: Results count.
Instructors expect quality work.
If you fail one or more classes at the
community college you are placed on
academic probation. If it happens the
following quarter you will be forced to
leave the program attend Mt. Si Full
time
Want to know more
about Running Start?
Fall 2014 Student/Parent
Information Sessions
Date
Thursday March 20,
Time
Location
7:00 PM
N201
Saturday, April 5, 2014 9:00 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
Saturday, April 12,
2014
N201
N201
N201
9:00 AM
N201
1:00 PM
N201
3:30 PM
N201
For More Information, Contact:
Bellevue College High School Programs
Phone: 425-564-2026
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/hsprograms
Fall 2014 Deadlines
Online Applications Due – Friday, April 25, 2014
• Complete and submit application online through High School Programs Web Site
• The application opens on Monday, February 10, 2014
• Receive your student ID via e-mail on or before April 30, 2014
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Take Assessment – By 10:00 AM Thursday, May 8, 2014
• Register online to take the Compass Placement Test
Receive Pre-Registration/Orientation Information
• If you meet the testing deadline and place into English 101 contact HS Programs
Office
• Complete mandatory pre-orientation RS Program Information Modules by May 7,
2014
• You will receive via email orientation registration information on or before
Thursday, May 15, 2014
• Register online for Orientation/Registration and a RS Advising Workshop
• The enrollment verification form
• Campus Map
Complete Enrollment Verification Form
• Meet with High School Counselor
• Parents, Students, Counselor Signature
• Bring completed and signed RS Enrollment Verification Form to the
Bellevue College High School Programs Office B233 on or before May
21, 2014
Attend Running Start New Student Orientation
• Orientation/Registration is mandatory!
•Orientation/Registration on the following Saturdays, 05/31/14,
06/07/14, 06/14/14 and if needed 06/21/14
• Register for class
• Parent Welcome TBD
• Campus Tours
Enrolling in Running Start
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This is new: You must complete
the MSHS Running Start
Agreement or we will not be able
to process your Running Start
enrollment verification form
Enrolling at BC
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The process to enrolling at BC is a
seven step process and detailed
information can be found here.
Overview of process to follow
How to enroll at BC
Step 1of 7
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Step 1: APPLY HERE Priority
Fall Quarter: Applications will be
available until April 25th.
How to enroll at BC
Step 2 of 7
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Step 2: Take the COMPASS assessment.
Testing will not be available until March 3rd
and you MUST sign up for test time.
How to enroll at BC
Step 3of 7
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Step 3: Create your BC email account.
Now that you have passed the COMPASS test, you are half
way there to being a BC student. You are required to create
a BC email and it is your responsibility to check for messages
often. Create a Bellevue College NetID Here, or check the
MYBC and choose “create my account” on the Bellevue
College website.
How to enroll at BC
Step 4 of 7
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Step 4: Complete preorientation/registration online class (no
cost, no credit but mandatory)
This needs to be completed no later
than May 7th.
How to enroll at BC
Step 5 of 7
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Step 5: Submit the Enrollment
Verification Form
The Running Start Enrollment
Verification Form must be submitted
to the Running Start Office (B233) by
4:00 PM, Wednesday May 21, 2014.
How to enroll at BC
Step 6 of 7
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BC Step 6: Sign up for the Mandatory
Orientation/Registration
You will choose only one: May 31, June 07,
June 14, possibly June 21
How to enroll at BC
Step 7 of 7
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Step 7 – OPTIONAL – Sign up for the
Advising Workshop
3:30PM – 4:30PM Room N201- Main Campus
– will be offered on Tuesday May 27th,
Wednesday June 4, Wednesday June 11
Graduation Requirements

 While you may be full time at Running Start, you
still have to meet the graduation requirements of
Mount Si
 Bellevue College offers equivalent courses to fulfill
your graduation requirements
Bellevue College Transfer
Degree Worksheet

 You are responsible for tracking your AA
requirements and can do this with the help of a BC
advisor.
 http://bellevuecollege.edu/worksheets/pdfs/transf
er/AAS_DTA.pdf
Questions?

 Please contact your counselor or make an appointment by calling
425-831-8150.
Alpha Breakdown below:

Heather Kern (A-F)
(425)831-8113
[email protected]

Jessica Easthope (G-N)
(425)831-8112
[email protected]

Rachel Raff (O-Z)
(425)831-8114
[email protected]