Running Start is a program for high school juniors and seniors that have college level academic ability and a higher than average maturity level.  This program provides those students with the opportunity to attend community college and receive high school and college credit at the same time. The student must first take a placement examination at a community college to qualify for college-level courses. For more information on coursework and required placement exam, contact the local community college or your counselor.

• Students are required to participate throughout the entire academic school year (September through June) and maintain the equivalent of a full-time enrollment (FTE) in order to participate in school-sponsored graduation activities (commencement ceremony, awards assembly, senior breakfast, etc.) as detailed in on the Running Start Verification form.
   
• Running Start students are responsible to keep current with the Inglemoor High School calendar and all due dates. Up-to-date information is always on the Inglemoor High School website and school bulletin. 

Visit the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's (OSPI's) Running Start website for more specific information about the program.

New Students Only - Running Start Meeting:

There are many factors that contribute to a successful Running Start experience.  If you are thinking about Running Start for the coming school year, here are some things to ask yourself:

• Are you an independent student who is self-directed, driven and feel ready for college?
• Are Running Start college credits a better choice for you than AP college credits, IB College credits or College in the High School classes?
• Will you be comfortable leaving the high school community by doing full-time Running Start?
• Will you be able to easily navigate two school systems if you do part-time Running Start and part-time Inglemoor? You will NOT get a Mid-Winter Break or a Spring Break. 
• Will your schedule allow you to participate in a IHS extracurricular activity?
• Will the community college credits transfer to all 4-year colleges, including out-of-state colleges?
• Do you have transportation?  

Very important information for parents of a student considering Running Start:

• Please be advised that the Running Start process is to be initiated and carried out by the student.
• This is because Running Start expectations are that the student is mature and responsible enough to navigate the system on their own. 
• Parents' primary involvement will usually be in the form of signature approval for various parts of the process. 
• In addition, please note that part-time Running Start enrollment presents scheduling challenges due to the high school block schedule.

Click here to download Slides from Running Start Presentation. 

Click here to watch the Running Start Presentation. 

         NEW STUDENTS ONLY - Click HERE for Running Start Agreement packet 

CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY - Click HERE for Current Running Start Verification Form.