Running Start

  • 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

     

    Event

    Audience

    Date

    Start of Fall Advising for Continuing RS Students 2023

    All current Juniors

    April 20, 2023

    Priority Fall 2023 EVF Deadline 

    Continuing Juniors

    May 11, 2023 at 4pm

    Priority Registration opens for Fall 2023

    Continuing Juniors

    May 15, 2023 at 7am

    Running Start Graduation 

    Graduating Seniors

    May 24, 2023. 5:30 - 6:30 pm

    Last day of advising for continuing Juniors

    Continuing Juniors

    May 30, 2023 at 4pm

    Spring 2023 Grades to High Schools

    All current students 

    June 22, 2023

    Final Deadline Fall 2023 EVF

    Incoming students & Continuing Juniors

    September 15, 2023 at 4pm

     

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

    EWU Running Start Website