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 following Running Start programs

• Spokane Falls Community College
  • Apply online at web page below! Enrollment Verification Form starts with your HS Counselor.

SFCC Running Start Website

Fall 2020 Important Deadlines:

September 21    Fall Quarter classes begin

October 2            Last day to drop classes to prevent “W” being posted on transcripts

November 9       Last day to drop classes - Last day for “W” grade

December 11     Last day of Fall Quarter classes

December 16     Fall Quarter grades available to students in their ctcLink student center (typically posted to SharePoint 2 days following)

• Spokane Community College
  • Apply online at web page below! Enrollment Verification Form starts with your HS Counselor.

SCC Running Start Website

Fall 2020 Important Deadlines:

September 21    Fall Quarter classes begin

October 2            Last day to drop classes to prevent “W” being posted on transcripts

November 9       Last day to drop classes - Last day for “W” grade

December 11     Last day of Fall Quarter classes

December 16     Fall Quarter grades available to students in their ctcLink student center (typically posted to SharePoint 2 days following)

• Eastern Washington University
  • Pick up an application from your HS counselor to apply. Enrollment Verification Form starts at EWU and then brought to your HS Counselor to sign.

EWU Running Start Website

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

Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College

• They are hosting a virtual Running Start information session every Tuesday at 1:00pm on Zoom, beginning on May 12 and continuing through August 18. 

• The sessions will give an overview of Running Start with steps to apply. It will also include a Q&A portion where attendees can ask questions about the program and be connected to Running Start representatives. This will cover information shared at our previous information nights, so please share with students that have not previously attended an info night and want more information. 
• To attend an info session, students can use this link: https://ccs-spokane.zoom.us/j/96328628221.

• The last day to apply to Running Start for Fall 2020 is August 31, 2020. 

• Orientation is online for Fall 2020:
• Students will complete orientation in Canvas. Once students apply, they will receive directions to access the online orientation. Please encourage students to monitor their email (including their junk/spam folder) for information about orientation. SFCC orientation is currently open and SCC orientation will open May 15. 

• Join the SPHS Running Start Remind text messaging group!

  Remind Text Messaging:

  Class of 2021:  Enter this number 81010 and then text this message:  @sphsrs21

  Class of 2022:  Enter this number 81010 and then text this message:  @sphsrs22

• SFCC/SCC Current students begin Fall 2020 registration in May.
• May 18: Current students with 30+ credits
• May 20: Current students with 0-29 credits

• Contact your counselor directly to schedule an appointment for an Enrollment Verification Form BEFORE the end of the current quarter. Walk-ins cannot always be accomodated without prior notice!

• Check your Shadle Park email for important updates!
  • If you do not access your Shadle Park email, make sure you let your counselor know an email address that you check frequently in order to receive updates.

• Mrs Eberhardt and Ms Pazevic will be sending out important emails regarding graduation, registration, etc. Make sure to keep up-to-date by visiting the Shadle Park website and reading the newletters sent out electronically.

• Seniors, check for updates on class meetings and important events on our Senior Page