1. Dual Credit Opportunities
March 6, 2018
5:45pm
SHS PAC

2. Agenda
Welcome & Introductions Eric Cahan Tech Prep Greg Barker Running Start (RS) Kelly Lago College in the High School (CHS) Steven VerHoeven Advanced Placement (AP) Steven VerHoeven

3. Important Information
Commitment to program
Impact on homework
Impact on family and activities
Year-long commitment
Summer assignments
Courses run based on enrollment

4. College Costs (Approx.)
University/ College
Credit Cost
(Quarter)
Cost for 5 Credits
Everett CC
$121
$555
Bellevue CC
$125
$600
UW Seattle
$366
$1835
WWU
$408
$1100
WSU
$494 (semester)
$2500
CWU
$196
$984
Gonzaga
$1075 (semester)
$5375
SPU
$1070
$5305
Arizona State (out of state)
$1110 (semester)
$5550
Everett CC, College in the HS
$39
$210

5. What is dual credit enrollment?
Dual credit programs allow students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously
Running Start
More info about Running Start is available at
College in the HS
More info about College in the HS available at
Advanced Placement
More info about AP available at
Tech Prep
More info about Tech Prep
(Everett CC)
(Edmonds CC)

6. Using Dual Enrollment Credits
Transferable to all other WA State public colleges and universities according to receiving institution’s guidelines
Transfer to private and out-of-state schools cannot be guaranteed.
Students should contact specific schools for policies.

7. College Admission
University admissions looks at rigor of coursework, whether HS or community college
College in the HS, AP and Running Start academic courses are comparable.
College admissions requirements still must be met

8. Tech Prep SHS Classes Community College Credit B or better
Designated CTE Courses
See pp-11-14Course Description Book

9. Running Start (RS) Courses taken on college campus
High school pays tuition
Credit counts towards HS & college
Student provides transportation, books, and all fees
Maintain a 2.0
Must meet all SHS graduation requirements
Credits
Community service

10. Running Start Eligibility
Must be Junior or Senior
Be able to succeed at college level courses (100 level or above)
Take a placement test or by SBA score
Some colleges require placement into ENG100, 101 or other
If started as a Jr., eligible for 6 college quarters (not summer); Sr. 3 college quarters

11. Being a College Student
Running Start students are considered “regular” college students
You are seen by the instructors as every other EVCC student.
One important change from HS to CC is there is legally no parent communication allowed.
Accelerated pace:
One 5-credit college course=one full-year high school course;
One 3-credit college course=one semester high school course

12. Running Start Benefits & Drawbacks
Increased course selections
Wider selection of advanced courses
Free college tuition
College transition
Social life
Drawbacks
Social life
Maturity
Transportation
Cost of books, lab fees
Conflict with high school classes/activities
Quarters vs. semesters
Availability of required courses
Less time for homework

13. College in the High School (CHS)
SHS classes where college credit can be earned
Student stays at SHS
Student pays college tuition (about $210 for 5 credits)
SHS provides books

14. CHS Courses (see Page 12 of Course Description Book)
World Language
Science
Business Management
Math
English
Social Studies

15. College in the High School Benefits & Drawbacks
Accelerated class
Earn college credit taking SHS classes
Easily accepted at public WA state universities
Reduced tuition rate
Access to community colleges as student
Drawbacks
May not be accepted at some private or out of state universities
Attendance is critical
Tuition

16. AP Info (See Page 11 of Course Description Book)
SHS Classes
Rigorous (college level)
Some also offer CHS
Spring testing (under $100 per exam)
May result in exemption of beginning level courses or granting of college credit

17. Advanced Placement (AP) (see Page 9 of Course Description Book)
Art
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
Environmental Science
Music Theory
Physics
Statistics
World History
Government
Computer Science
US History

18. Advanced Placement Benefits & Drawbacks
Accelerated class
May earn college credit via test score
May be placed in higher level in college based on test score
Can improve chances for admissions to competitive college
Internationally recognized for rigor
Drawbacks
Variability of how colleges accept
May have to declare college major sooner
Cost of test

19. Contact Info
Contact Information (counselors by last name)
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Website
(school)
(counseling office)
Make it a good day!