Running Start
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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?
- At least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (you may need to provide additional information to the college if below a 3.0)
- 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)
- 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.
- Strong communication skills, time management skills, maturity, independence, organizational skills, and consistent attendance.
- 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 2022-2023 school year? Check out the following rescources...
**** Running Start Informational Night for Spokane Public Schools ****
February 7th Video Recording: HERE
February 8th Video Recording: HERE
This event is for all NEW students interested in registering for Running Start for the 2022-2023 school year! ****
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 2022. To schedule a meeting with your counselor, please contact the SPHS Counseling Office at 509-354-6870 or email your counselor directly.
Class of 2023: Christy Peterson ChristyP@spokaneschools.org
Class of 2024: Stephanie Filippini StephanieFi@spokaneschools.org
Spokane Falls Community College
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Registration:
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
During the week of Registration, running start advisors: Daniel Collins and Christina Martin, will have drop-in appointments in order to help students if they have questions about registration. These meetings are NOT to update or create academic plans, but only for quick 5-10 minute questions regarding registration or needing help. Please see the information for drop in meetings below. Please remember, the entire week (May 16 - May 20) is dedicated to drop in appointments ONLY. We will not have any individually scheduled appointments during Registration Week.
Last Name A-M Drop-Ins available 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 882 1183 6645
Passcode: 081102
Last Name M-Z Drop-Ins available 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 3183 9331
Passcode: 002655
March 10: Info Session 6:30pm on campus in music bldg
August 31: Fall 2022 Deadline to Apply
The Community Colleges of Spokane Running Start offices have set up a series of zoom sessions to go over the Summer Funding opportunities for SFCC & SCC Running Start students. Please join us for one of these three drop-in sessions.
June 1 @ 12:30
June 6 @ 1 pm
June 7 @ 8 am
Zoom link: https://ccs-spokane.zoom.us/j/82884217928?pwd=UWlOYmZPbHV6TzhYL3ZYNGNVNWV4Zz09&from=addon
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
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Registration:
Questions?: Contact a CCS Representative at SCC.runningstart@scc.spokane.edu
March 3: Info Session 6:00pm on campus in the Lair
August 31: Fall 2022 Deadline to Apply
The Community Colleges of Spokane Running Start offices have set up a series of zoom sessions to go over the Summer Funding opportunities for SFCC & SCC Running Start students. Please join us for one of these three drop-in sessions.
June 1 @ 12:30
June 6 @ 1 pm
June 7 @ 8 am
Zoom link: https://ccs-spokane.zoom.us/j/82884217928?pwd=UWlOYmZPbHV6TzhYL3ZYNGNVNWV4Zz09&from=addon
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
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Registration:
Questions?: Contact an EWU representative at runningstart@ewu.edu or 509-359-6136, or tkensel@ewu.edu
September 1: Fall 2022 Deadline to Apply
Soar into Eastern in-person event
March 17th, from 5-6:30pm
EWU – Cheney campus, PUB Nyseth community room
926 Elm St, Cheney WA 99005
Refreshments served, registration required by March 10th
Soar into Eastern virtual event
March 19th from 10-11am
Zoom webinar & registration
EWU Running Start Important Deadlines
SPHS Running Start Parent and Student Agreement
