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 University.
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.
***Running Start Information Nights for NEW students enrolling for 2024-2025 school year
Hosted by Spokane Public Schools (Video recordings below)
February 12: 6:00- 7:00pm
https://ccs.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=d15a2086-e855-4b15-9a2d-b115004c24fe
February 13: 6:00-7:00pm
https://ccs.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9b21437e-b4c6-4ffa-b954-b1160040e257
Hosted on Spokane Falls CC Campus
March 19: 5:30pm (Lair, Building 6) Register HERE
Hosted on Spokane CC Campus
March 21: 6:00pm (SUB, Building 17) Register HERE
Please review the Shadle Park High School Student and Parent Agreement form... click HERE to download and sign.
To schedule a meeting with your counselor, please contact the SPHS Counseling Office at 509-354-6870 or email your counselor directly.
Class of 2025: Tippy Terrell TippyT@spokaneschools.org
Class of 2026: Lesa Renner LesaR@spokaneschools.org
Spokane Falls Community College
Questions?: Contact a CCS Representative at sfcc.concurrentenrollment@sfcc.spokane.edu
Spring 2024 Important Dates:
- March 19-20: Final Exams
- March 21: Last day of Winter Quarter
- April 1: 1st day of Spring Quarter
- April 12: Last day to drop with a W
- May 16: Last day to withdraw Spring 2024
- May 20: Summer/Fall registration begins
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 2024 Important Dates:
- March 19-20: Final Exams
- March 21: Last day of Winter Quarter
- April 1: 1st day of Spring Quarter
- April 12: Last day to drop with a W
- May 16: Last day to withdraw Spring 2024
- May 20: Summer/Fall registration begins
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 509-359-6155
Spring 2023 Important Dates:
- Current juniors transitioning to become rising seniors in the Fall of 2024
- Advising: Available as of April 16th
- EVF due: May 9th to qualify for priority registration
- Will accept up until September 13th *courses are not guaranteed
- Priority Registration: May 13th
- Start of Fall Quarter: September 25th
Other dates can be found in the EWU Academic Calendar: https://inside.ewu.edu/records-and-registration/calendar/calendar-quarter/
EVF's are sent to the student's EWU email. Student's need to bring this form to their meeting with their SPHS counselor.
SPHS Running Start Parent and Student Agreement
