Running Start

Running Start is a dual-credit program (where students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously) that allows 11th and 12th grade students to begin taking college-level coursework while still in high school. These programs are challenging, demanding, and provide excellent preparation for university study.

Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. They are, however, responsible for a college's mandatory fees, books, and transportation.

For a more in-depth look at Running Start, and to determine if Running Start is a good fit for you, please view the Running Start Presentation below.

Running Start Presentation

New Running Start Students

There are 11 steps to complete in order to enroll as a new Running Start student.

These steps have been divided below to help students chunk out the process.

Steps 1-3 (StudentVue)

STEP 1: All students interested in Running Start must also register for a full Inglemoor schedule in StudentVue.

"Why," you ask?
- Many students change their mind about participating in Running Start. Don't worry, it happens, and it's okay!
Registering for a full IHS schedule ensures you still get the courses you want for next year just in case you change your mind about Running Start. Options are never a bad thing.

STEP 2: Be sure you have 14 entries in StudentVue totaling 7.0 credits.

Don't forget to give Counselors 2-3 alternate options for electives, otherwise, we'll choose for you.
- Again, options are never a bad thing!

STEP 3: Add the corresponding online course code in StudentVue to indicate you're interested in Running Start.

MRK111A and MRK111B for full-time.
MRK114A and MRK114B for part-time.

Steps 4-7 (College Enrollment)

After completing the StudentVue steps 1-3, complete the college enrollment steps below.

STEP 4: Go to the Running Start page of the college you plan to attend. Follow all of the college's steps for enrolling in Running Start.

**REMEMBER: just because you complete an application with a college does not mean you need to attend, but doing so ensures you're in the system.

STEP 5: Please read and follow any/all communication sent to you by the college regarding admission and/or next steps.

STEP 6: All students must demonstrate college-level English reading/writing ability. Math is optional.

To learn more about placement testing options, please click on the college you plan to attend (below).

**Rising Juniors: complete the Accuplacer with the college. Smarter Balance (SBA) scores are not finalized with IHS until late August. This will be too late to get a good selection of classes.

STEP 7: Once the college has emailed you a placement score of ENGL&101, forward that email to your IHS Counselor.

Steps 8-10 (IHS Counselor)

After completing the college enrollment steps 4-7, complete IHS Counselor steps below.

STEP 8: Schedule an appointment to meet with your IHS Counselor.

No drop-in appointments!
Counselors will also not complete forms via email.

STEP 9: Students must come prepared to their Counselor meeting with their printed, and signed, IHS Running Start Agreement and Enrollment Verification Form (EVF).

Both documents must be signed by a parent/guardian.
Counselors will not be able to complete an EVF without the signed IHS Running Start Agreement.

STEP 10: IHS Counselors will reduce down your StudentVue selected courses based on a student's full-time or part-time Running Start status.

Step 11 (Submit EVF)

Cont. Running Start Students

Student who previously participated in Running Start only have 7 steps to complete in order to continue as a Running Start student.

These steps have been divided below to help students chunk out the process.

Steps 1-3 (StudentVue)

STEP 1: All students interested in Running Start must also register for a full Inglemoor schedule in StudentVue.

"Why," you ask?
- Many students change their mind about participating in Running Start. Don't worry, it happens, and it's okay!
Registering for a full IHS schedule ensures you still get the courses you want for next year just in case you change your mind about Running Start. Options are never a bad thing.

STEP 2: Be sure you have 14 entries in StudentVue totaling 7.0 credits.

Don't forget to give Counselors 2-3 alternate options for electives, otherwise, we'll choose for you.
- Again, options are never a bad thing!

STEP 3: Add the corresponding online course code in StudentVue to indicate you're interested in Running Start.

MRK111A and MRK111B for full-time.
MRK114A and MRK114B for part-time.

Steps 4-6 (IHS Counselor)

After completing the college enrollment steps 4-7, complete IHS Counselor steps below.

STEP 4: Schedule an appointment to meet with your IHS Counselor.

No drop-in appointments!
Counselors will also not complete forms via email.

STEP 5: Students must come prepared to their Counselor meeting with their printed, and signed, IHS Running Start Agreement and Enrollment Verification Form (EVF).

Both documents must be signed by a parent/guardian.
Counselors will not be able to complete an EVF without the signed IHS Running Start Agreement.

STEP 6: IHS Counselors will reduce down your StudentVue selected courses based on a student's full-time or part-time Running Start status.

Step 7 (Submit EVF)

Questions?

Jennifer Orhuozee

School Counselor

Students w/ Last Names: A-Dos

Email: jorhuozee@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7221

Click HERE to Meet w/ Me.

Devin Blanchard

School Counselor

Students w/ Last Names: Dot-Lan

Email: dblanchard@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7222

Click HERE to Meet w/ Me.

Jessica Parrott

School Counselor

Students w/ Last Names: Lao-Ok

Email: jparrott@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7392

Click HERE to Meet w/ Me.

Loni Tighe

School Counselor

Students w/ Last Names: Ol-Sam

Email: ltighe@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7220

Click HERE to Meet w/ Me.

Kelsey Cavanagh

School Counselor

Students w/ Last Names: San-Z

Email: kcavanagh@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7357

In this Section

Running Start

New Running Start Students

Steps 1-3 (StudentVue)

Steps 4-7 (College Enrollment)

Steps 8-10 (IHS Counselor)

Step 11 (Submit EVF)

Cont. Running Start Students

Steps 1-3 (StudentVue)

Steps 4-6 (IHS Counselor)

Step 7 (Submit EVF)

Running Start Forms

IHS Running Start Agreement

Counselors will not be able to complete the EVF without the signed IHS Running Start Agreement.

Enrollment Verification Form (EVF)

Course Equivalencies

Questions?