Running Start
The Running Start program allows junior and
seniors to attend community and technical colleges while still
attending high school. This program allows qualified students to take
college courses and apply the credits toward high school graduation and
toward potential college degrees. Tuition is paid by the Northshore
School District.
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Some
of the courses listed are also offered on-line or combine on-line
coursework with on-site class sessions. In general, on-line courses
require an additional fee. Students are advised to check with the
community college to confirm their financial responsibilities in
advance of enrolling in courses.
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Students
wishing to transfer college credits earned through the Running Start
program to a baccalaureate institution are strongly advised to verify
the college course transfer equivalences and agreements in advance.
This is particularly important if the student is intending to apply to
private institutions indoor colleges or universities outside the State
of Washington
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Courses
other than those listed may not meet NSD graduation requirements.
Students desiring consideration of courses other than those indicated
must meet with and receive approval from their high school in advance
of community college registration.
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For
the Class of 2008 and beyond, students will be required to complete
their culminating projects and high school and beyond plans at their
local high schools. WASL Retakes will also be administered at the local
high schools.
