Running Start is a program where students take college level courses on a college campus to apply towards high school graduation requirements, in addition to completion of an Associates Degree or General Education Core Requirements in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree. Shadle Park High School partners with the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington Univerity.

What are some characteristics linked to success in Running Start?

1. At least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (you may need to provide additional information to the college if below a 3.0)
2. Past experience and success in Honors/AP classes. (This is not a requirement, but it can be a HUGE jump from traditional high school classes to college level courses)
3. Successful completion of Algebra 2/ Pre-Calculus. If you have not taken these courses yet, you will need to complete them at Shadle or SVL while accessing Running Start.
4. Strong communication skills, time management skills, maturity, independence, organizational skills, and consistent attendance. 
5. A year long commitment to the Running Start program. (It is VERY hard to transfer back to high school after participating in Running Start since they follow a different calendar/ schedule)

 *** Disclaimer: Credits and grades earned through the Running Start Program are NOT WEIGHTED when factored into the high school GPA.

Interested in applying for the 2023-2024 school year?

Dual Enrollment Night 

Tuesday, January 31st from 6:00- 7:30pm

Talbott Event Center (ESD 101)

SPS Dual Enrollment Night

February 13: Zoom 6:00PM Recording of Meeting

February 14: Zoom 6:00PM 

CCS Only: Campus Info Nights

SCC: March 2 at 5:30pm

SFCC: March 9 at 6:00pm

Information Night Flyer

EWU Only: Soar into EWU

Running Start Info Night 

March 16th 5:30-6:30pm in Cheney

Information Night Flyer

March 18th 10:00am-11:00am zoom option (Register HERE)

Shadle Park High School Running Start Video... click HERE

Please review the Shadle Park High School Student and Parent Agreement form... click HERE to download and sign.

This form will be returned to your SPHS counselor at your one-on-one meeting. We are planning on holding one-on-one meetings beginning in mid/late March 2023. To schedule a meeting with your counselor, please contact the SPHS Counseling Office at 509-354-6870 or email your counselor directly.

Class of 2024: Stephanie Filippini StephanieFi@spokaneschools.org

Class of 2025: Tippy Terrell TippyT@spokaneschools.org

Spokane Falls Community College

Questions?: Contact a CCS Representative at sfcc.concurrentenrollment@sfcc.spokane.edu

Running Start Info Sessions (Lunch and Learn Q&A): Every Wednesday from 12-12:30pm zoom link

Spring 2023 Important Dates:

• Important Dates and Deadlines

  May 11 -          Fall EVF Due for current students

  May 22 –          Fall 2023 Registration- for current students with more than 45 credits

  May 24 –          Fall 2023 Registration- for current and new students with less than 45 credits

  June 14-15       Spring Quarter Final Exams

  June 16 –         Graduation

  June 23 –      Grades Available online Spring 2023

• Drop in registration support for Fall 2023 
  • May 30,31,and June 1
  • SFCC - Building 30, room 115 and 123
  • 3:00pm-6:00pm

SFCC Running Start Website

Lunch and Learn Flyer

Dual Enrollment Brochure

CCS Student Flow Chart

CCS Running Start FAQ

CCS English and Math Course Placement Clarification:

For English, we are looking only at the GPA. A 3.0 or above qualifies for E101.

For math, we are looking for Algebra ll or above. The Algebra ll grade must be C or above to qualify.

Running start transcripts must show 3 semesters of work. If it only shows less than three semesters or work, it does not qualify.

Students who do not qualify using their transcript will have the opportunity to complete the free, online, math and English self-placement surveys to determine their placement.

Spokane Community College

Questions?: Contact a CCS Representative at SCC.runningstart@scc.spokane.edu

 Spring Quarter Registration Dates

• Important Dates and Deadlines

  May 17 -          Fall EVF Due for current students (Priority Registration)

  May 22 -          Students with 30+ credits (Fall Registration)

  May 24 -          Students with less than 30 credits (Fall Registration)

   

  May 30 –          Fall 2023 Registration- New Students

   

• SCC Registration Support  
• Fall 2023 In Person Registration
• Fall 2023 Online Registration

SCC Running Start Website

Lunch and Learn Flyer

Dual Enrollment Brochure

CCS Student Flowchart

CCS Running Start FAQ

CCS English and Math Course Placement Clarification:

For English, we are looking only at the GPA. A 3.0 or above qualifies for E101.

For math, we are looking for Algebra ll or above. The Algebra ll grade must be C or above to qualify.

Running start transcripts must show 3 semesters of work. If it only shows less than three semesters or work, it does not qualify.

Students who do not qualify using their transcript will have the opportunity to complete the free, online, math and English self-placement surveys to determine their placement.

Eastern Washington University

Questions?: Contact an EWU representative at runningstart@ewu.edu or 509-359-6136, or inarezrosas@ewu.edu

Important Dates/Deadlines

Other dates can be found in the EWU Academic Calendar: https://inside.ewu.edu/records-and-registration/calendar/calendar-quarter/ 

EWU Running Start Website