2012 – 2013    CHS Running Start   Student Handbook

2012 – 2013 CHS Running Start Student Handbook Running Start Background: The Running Start Program provides a junior or senior in high school the opportunity to take courses at community colleges or technical colleges as part of the high school program. Credits received from transfer level (100 and 200) college courses count toward both high school graduation and community college degree programs. The following is to assist students and parents in determining if Running Start classes are appropriate for them.  Students and parents should be aware when a student participates in a Running Start class, that the student is starting a permanent college transcript which includes a college GPA.  Grades received at Clark College in Running Start classes will be used in computing the student’s high school GPA and will be on their CHS transcript. Marks/grades issued by Clark College cannot be changed or altered by the high school. “U” grades from Clark will be transcripted as “Fs”. “Ws”, earned when a student has withdrawn from a Clark Class, will also be recorded on the CHS transcript.  State four‐year institutions recognize community/technical college credits. Some in‐state private colleges and out‐of‐state universities do not recognize college credit taken during high school. All Running Start students are advised to check with the four‐year college they plan to attend to be sure their credits will be accepted.  The high school will not issue attendance, progress, or grade reports for classes taken in Running Start at Clark College. The college communicates with students regarding Running Start classes (not parents).  All classes taken to meet graduation requirements must be graded; in other words no pass/fail grades except PE. I have read and agree to the terms of the 2012 – 2013 Running Start Handbook Student Name_____________________________________ Student Signature______________________Date_________ Student e‐mail address_______________________________ Student cell phone number_____________________________ Parent Name_________________________________________ Parent e‐mail address__________________________________ Parent cell phone number______________________________ Parent Signature________________________Date_________ Important Contacts Elizabeth Rollman – Running Start Coordinator Running Start Forecasting: grades 10 and 11, 833‐5750 x78461 elizabeth.rollman@camas.wednet.edu Leontina Liebe – Running Start Forecasting: grades 10 and 11 833‐5750 x78215 leontina.liebe@camas.wednet.edu Donna Cooper – Running Start Forecasting: all seniors 833‐5750 x78359 donna.cooper@camas.wednet.edu Linda Calvert – Running Start Associate Director at Clark College 360‐992‐2842
lcalvert@clark.edu Saundra Solis – Running Start Program Coordinator at Clark College 360‐992‐2099
ssolis@clark.edu Derek Jaques – CHS Senior Project Coordinator 833‐5750 x78372 derek.jaques@camas.wednet.edu Credits  In order to comply with Camas board policy and state law, it is expected that all students will be full‐time students, earning a minimum equivalent of 6 high school credits during the school year.  For about every 2 credits taken per term at Clark, students are excused from 1 period that term at CHS. The following are credit equivalencies: Clark College High School Credit Credit Equivalence 1 .20 2 .40 3 .60 4 .80 5 1.00  There is also a maximum amount of credits students may take at Clark College based on the amount of courses students take at CHS. The following chart shows the amount of college credits students may enroll in based off of the number of classes that they are enrolled in at CHS. Number of courses enrolled in at CHS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Maximum amount of credits at Clark College 15 15 12 10 6 3 3 Major Elements of Running Start  The maximum length of enrollment in the community college is 2 years (6 quarters) for a Junior and 1 year (3 quarters) for a Senior. The student must maintain a college GPA of 2.0.  High School and Running Start classes must be scheduled to NOT overlap or require missing all or part of any class. This rule also applies to the CHS PLC schedule.  A school district must grant academic credit to a pupil enrolled in a Running Start course for high school credit if the pupil successfully completes the course.  Transportation, as well as books credit hour/course fees and lab fees, are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. Students who qualify for free/reduced‐price lunches may qualify for book funding at Clark.  Being a Running Start student requires planning ahead. Many of the “Acceptable Equivalent Courses” are offered only one quarter per year. Make sure to plan not only for fall quarter, but winter and spring as well.  Enrollment and progress in college and high school courses, and graduation status, are the responsibility of the student. Students are responsible for meeting the requirements of both the college and the high school and for getting any relevant information from both institutions.  It is understood that the Running Start student may miss some useful information provided by CHS. We suggest that students regularly look at the Daily Bulletin on the CHS website: http://www.camas.wednet.edu/chs/index.htm or contact Mrs. Rollman or Mrs. Liebe. Choosing the Right Math Class at Clark MATH 103 (COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY): Engineering students and many Science
students are required to take this course. It is one of the prerequisites for Math 113.
MATH 105 (FINITE MATHEMATICS): This course emphasizes applications and is required of most Business students and Economics students. Students in Computer Science and the Social Sciences will find much of the material useful as well. (Note: Either Math 105 or Math 111 is a prerequisite to Math 106.) MATH 107 (Math in Society): This course is designed for Liberal Arts students. Math 109 students should have a solid knowledge of the basic material covered in pre‐, elementary, and intermediate algebra courses and should be prepared to use this material without extensive review during the course. Individual topics and assignments vary at the discretion of the instructor. MATH 111 (COLLEGE ALGEBRA): This is a challenging, demanding, technical, fastpaced course designed for students who have a strong background in elementary and intermediate algebra. It is primarily intended for students who will major in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or the Physical Sciences. This course, along with Math 103, is a prerequisite for the four‐term calculus sequence. MATH 120 (MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS): This is the first term of a specialized and rigorous course sequence designed for students who are preparing to become elementary school teachers. The course studies elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint, and includes substantial writing and problem solving components. Students should consult with a current or former Math 120 instructor before enrolling in this course. Math 135 (MODELING ENERGY DYNAMICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE): This three‐credit course introduces basic mathematical models related to energy use, with emphasis on the role of these models in everyday life. Students develop and analyze models of energy use and cost in home heating, home lighting and food consumption. Completion of Biology 101 recommended (but not required) before enrolling in the course. MATH 203 (DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS): This 3‐credit course is appropriate for students in Education, Journalism, Technical Writing, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Physical Sciences. (Business students may find BUS 203 more appropriate.) It covers basic topics from descriptive statistics and probability. Most students follow it with Math 204 ‐ Inferential Statistics. SCHEDULE CHANGES Running Start students are subject to the schedule change policy in regards to courses taken at CHS. Same Course Schedule Changes: Day 1 ‐ Day 4 • Limited changes for excellent reasons only • Requires counselor or administrator AND parent approval • A ‘W’ for withdrawn will be entered on the transcript Day 5 ‐ Day 10 • No schedule changes w/o significant extenuating circumstances • Requires counselor AND administrator AND parent approval • A ‘W’ for withdrawn will be entered on the transcript Day 11 ‐ remainder of semester • No schedule changes Different Courses Schedule Changes: Day 1 through Day 4 • Limited changes for excellent reasons only • Requires parent AND counselor or administrator approval • A ‘W’ for withdrawn will be entered on the transcript Day 5 ‐Day 10 • No schedule changes w/o significant extenuating circumstances • Requires counselor AND administrator AND parent approval • A ‘W’ for withdrawn will be entered on the transcript Day 11 through Day 30 (last day of first six weeks) • No schedule changes w/o extreme extenuating circumstances • Requires counselor AND administrator AND parent approval • Reduced credit for new class (.33 cr for passing grade) • Penalty F will be entered on transcript for dropped class Day 31 through Day 60 (last day of second six weeks) • No schedule changes w/o extreme extenuating circumstances • Requires counselor AND administrator AND parent approval • Reduced credit for new class (.17 cr for passing grade) • Penalty F will be entered on transcript for dropped class Day 61 through Day 90 (end of semester) • No schedule changes w/o extreme extenuating circumstances • Requires counselor AND administrator AND parent approval • No credit for new class Entrance into the Program  In January‐February of their sophomore or junior year, students can be tested by the college to measure entrance qualifications for fall entry. In addition, juniors and seniors may test in October for winter entry and December for spring entry. Students who do not qualify on one or more parts of the test can re‐test for a small fee. There is a $20 non‐refundable Clark College application fee as well.  To enter the program, students must have junior status as determined by CHS Policy and pass the COMPASS test with college‐level scores.  Students are encouraged to meet with their counselor to discuss the costs and benefits of the Running Start program. There will be an information session scheduled in the Spring that students and parents are encouraged to attend.  After testing, qualified students must meet with the appropriate counselor to forecast for all Running Start courses. Students will need to fill out a verification form noting the courses they intend to register for with their counselor before every quarter.  Parents and students must attend an orientation meeting with Clark College representatives. CHS Tech Department Policies  All Running Start students wishing to use CHS computer labs MUST follow district‐mandated policies, which means all forms are in place prior to their need.  Running Start students printing Clark College assignments at CHS will be charged 15 cents a page. Flexibility with this can be granted in emergency situations by communicating with our tech department. After Entering the Program  Students will be treated as college students while in attendance at Clark. Parents do not have access to college attendance and grades. Students will be treated as a high school student while in attendance at high school. To continue, students must maintain a minimum college GPA of 2.0.  Students who fail to enroll in or complete mutually agreed upon courses at Clark College are subject to the CHS schedule change policy.  If a student wishes to repeat a course taken at Clark in which a passing grade was earned, they are not eligible to take the course over through the Running Start program, and must pay the tuition for the course personally.  Students may participate in sports at CHS, but not Clark College. Students may participate in drama, music, or clubs at either CHS or Clark, but may not participate in competitions in similar programs at both schools simultaneously.  Running Start students wishing to visit the CHS campus during a time when they have no class scheduled must check in with the front office, have business with a staff member while at CHS, and must check out when their business is completed.  Running Start students can take up to 15 credits at Clark College. Any additional credits taken must be paid for separately by the student. Some exceptions apply for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Summer quarter is not included in the Running Start program. RUNNING START PROBATION / SUSPENSION POLICY Academic Probation Students will be placed on academic probation if: 
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Students place on academic probation will be sent a letter outline the conditions of their probation. Academic Suspension Students will be placed on academic suspension if: 
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they have begun the quarter on academic probation, and have registered for six or more credits in the specific quarter, and have earned less than a 2.00 GPA that quarter Students placed on academic suspension will be sent a letter outlining the conditions of their suspension. The student will be suspended from Clark College for one quarter following the suspension notification and may choose to sit out for that quarter or petition for immediate reinstatement. Returning from Suspension Students returning from academic suspension will be required to meet with Student Retention personnel prior to registration for that quarter. The following rules apply to students who return from academic suspension: 
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they have earned twelve or more cumulative GPA credits, and have registered for six or more credits in the specific quarter, and have a cumulative GPA less than 2.00 
They will remain on academic probation until both the quarterly GPA and the cumulative GPAare 2.00 or higher. They will be academically suspended again if, while they are on probation, the quarterly GPA falls below 2.00. They may be limited in the number of credits and/or courses they can take the quarter they return. They are required to meet with Student Retention personnel to develop an academic plan of study. They will return to good academic standing when both the quarterly GPA and the cumulative GPA are 2.00 or higher. Senior Project/Culminating Project th
Student’s who complete their 12 grade English through Running Start will also need to complete the Culminating Project (senior project) at Clark College by following all three steps listed below. When the coursework is recorded on the transcript by the high school registrar, and the service learning hours are documented at CHS, students will be deemed to have met the Culminating Project graduation requirement. For Running Start students taking senior English at Clark, the Culminating Project must be completed through Clark College. Part 1: Research Paper: Complete ENGL& 101 AND Either ENGL& 102, ENGL 110 or ENGL 135 Part 2: High School and Beyond Plan Component  Complete either HDEV 100 or HDEV 101 AND  Complete CMST& 220 Part 3: Civic Action/Service Learning Component  Complete 20 hrs of service learning or civic action by:  Completing course HDEV 175 at Clark (Intro to Service‐Learning and Civic Engagement, including a minimum of 20 volunteer hours)  OR completing 20 approved hours of community service and meeting deadlines set by the CHS Senior Project Coordinator, Derek Jaques. Student choosing this route must follow the same deadlines as students in English 12 classes at CHS. Students who are enrolled in courses at Clark College during spring term that meet graduation requirements will need to complete an academic status form. On this form, students will need to have the Clark College teachers sign off stating that the student is passing so that they may participate in the CHS graduation Ceremony. This form must be submitted to Donna Cooper, CHS Counselor, no later than 9 a.m. on June 9. If the form is not submitted on time then the student will not be able to walk at graduation. CHS counselors are available to meet with students and parents who have concerns about graduation status. ART Requirements Students wishing to fulfill their art requirement through Clark must take a course where they actively engage in creative activity. Art requirements can be met through Art, Music, Drama and Dance courses, however, not all courses in these categories meet graduation requirements. Specifics are listed below.  The following ART courses do not meet CHS graduation requirements (including all Art History courses): 174, 220, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 250, 295 – 297  MUSC courses taken for graduation credit must be performance based. Music History and Music Appreciation do not count.  DRMA 101 does not meet CHS graduation requirements. All other DRMA courses will count towards the CHS art requirement.  Dance courses taken through the Clark College PE department can be counted towards the CHS art requirement.  Cake Decorating courses taken at Clark College can be counted towards the CHS art requirement. HEALTH and PE Requirements CHS students need to complete .5 credits in Health and 1.5 credits in PE to meet graduation requirements.  Students may only take Health classes at Clark to fulfill the .5 health requirement and may only take PE courses at Clark to fulfill the 1.5 PE requirement.  Students may not substitute PE and Health courses for one another.  HPE courses at Clark will only count for Health credits as they do not meet PE requirements. Occupational/Technical Requirements CHS students need to complete 1.0 occupational/technical credits to meet graduation requirements.  Clark classes from the following subject areas can meet this requirement but need counselor approval: Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction, Baking, Electronic Tech, Engineering, Health Careers Explore, Automotive, Agriculture, Business Technology.  HDEV 100 and 101 can also count towards this requirement while also meeting the senior project requirement. Acceptable Equivalent Courses for 2012-2013
The Camas School District only accepts the following courses as equivalent courses to meet graduation requirements. NO EXCEPTIONS.
English 11: two classes required, consisting of one composition and one American literature.
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English 11 at CHS
English 11 at CHS
ENGL&101 English Composition
ENGL 268, 269, or 270 American Literature
ENGL 267 American Multiethnic Literature
English 12: two classes required, consisting of one composition and one literature.
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English 12 at CHS
English 12 at CHS
ENGL& 102 English Composition
ENGL 264, 265, or 266 British Literature
ENGL 110 Composition for Literature
ENGL 272 Intro to Shakespeare
ENGL 135 Intro to Technical Writing
ENGL 143 Science Fiction & Fantasy
ENGL 150 Intro to Classical Mythology
ENGL 260, 261, or 262 World Literature
Washington State History: one class required; one approved. This class is not required for students who have previously passed a WA State History course.
HIST& 214 Pacific Northwest History
United States History: two classes required, choose two of the following.
US History at CHS
US History at CHS
HIST& 146 US History
HIST& 147 US History
HIST& 148 US History
Contemporary World Issues: two classes required, one from each section
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CWI at CHS
CWI at CHS
GEOG& 207
ECON 101 Intro to Econ
ECON 101 Intro to Economics
GEOG& 207
POLS& 203 International Relations
ECON 111 Global Econ.
POLS 111 American Nat. Gov. & Pol.
ECON& 202 Macroecon
POLS 111 Am. Nat. Gov. & Pol.
POLS 131 State & Loc. Gov.
POLS 141 Survey of St. & Loc. Gov.
POLS& 203 International Rel.
POLS 220 Geopol. of Middle East
POLS 221 Geopol. of Africa
POLS 222 Geopol. of East Asia
POLS 223 Geopol. of South & Central Asia
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
SOC& 201 Social Problems
WS 201 Women Around the World
HIST& 128 (126 and 127 do not count!)
*Two terms are required to cover the scope of the material required by the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements. Students will earn more than the minimum required credits