Established in 1930. Tradition of helping our students succeed.
Excellent instructors and dedicated staff. We serve both Grays
Harbor and Pacific Counties. Outreach sites at Elma, Raymond and
Ilwaco. Associate degrees Certificates New or improved job skills
Earn a GED English as a new language Community special interest
courses Grays Harbor College
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Created by the Washington State Legislature in 1990 as a
component of the Parent and Student Choice Act Providing qualified
high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to attend
college while earning high school and college credit at the same
time.
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1) Junior or senior in high school 2) Under 21 3) Do not have a
high school diploma (GED OK) 4) College Placement Test (CPT)
completed:
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*Bring photo ID & $10 * 8am to 2pm M-Th *Plan for 2 hours,
test not timed *Be rested, have a light meal with protein *See
practice test questions at: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing (See green sheet in packet) *
When finished, meet with a counselor *Discuss placement results
with a counselor *Receive an eligibility form signed by the
counselor
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Basic Costs Books Testing $10 Fees Classroom supplies (writing
materials) Transportation Free at GHC I.D. Cards Parking Bus
Passes
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How do we calculate free tuition: Careful planning = free
tuition up to 15 credits
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What is an FTE? Full-Time Equivalency: how the state measures
the time students spend in class for payment. In the past: 1 FTE
for the College (15 credits or 3 classes) 1 FTE for the High School
(1500 minutes weekly or 5-6 classes) The College and the High
School share 1.2 FTE
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Think of it like a savings account you share between the
college and the high school: 50% at college + 50% at the high
school or 25% at one and 75% at the other or 60% at one and 40% at
the other 100% at one and 2% at the other
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Verification Form: Handout: Student Counselor/Running Start
Coordinator Student Parent Guardian Running Start State Funding
Limit Table : Enrolled High School/ College Weekly minutes / %FTE /
Max FTE / Max Credits
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Hours in High SchoolCredits at CollegeTotal FTE 1 (.20 FTE)
Approximately 1 class15 (1.0 FTE) 3 5-credit (cr.) classes or any
combination of classes = 15 cr. 1.20 2 (.40 FTE) Approximately 2
Classes12 (.80 FTE) 2 5-cr. classes & 1 2-cr. or any
combination of classes =12 cr. 1.20 3 (.60 FTE) Approximately 3
Classes9 the 10 th cr. can be waived (.60 FTE) 2 5-cr. classes or
any combination of classes = 10 cr. 1.20 4 (.80 FTE) Approximately
4 Classes6 (.40 FTE) 1 5-cr. class & 1 1-cr. class or any
combination of classes = 6 cr. 1.20 5 (1.0 FTE) Approximately 5
Classes3 (.20 FTE) 1-3-cr. class or any combination of classes = 3
cr. 1.20 Example:
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Running Start Funding Limit Table Enrolled High
SchoolTuition-Free - College Credit Weekly Minuets *FTEMax FTEMax
Free Credits 0-3070.00-0.201.0015 308-4120.21-0.270.9314
413-5020.28-0.330.8713 503-6070.34-0.400.8012
608-7120.41-0.470.7311 713-8020.48-0.530.6710
803-9070.54-0.600.609/10** 908-1,1020.61-0.670.538
1,013-1,1020.68-0.730.477 1,103-1,2070.74-0.800.406
1,208-1,3110.81-0.870.335 1,312-1,4020.88-0.930.274 1,403 or
More0.94 or more02.03 * Weekly Minutes based on high school bell
schedule and eligible passing time. **Students qualifying for 0.60
FTE college enrollment and registered for exactly 10 credits, will
be granted a 1 credit tuition waiver for the 10th credit. *** A
student enrolled in both high school and skills center classes and
claimed for more than a combined 1.0 FTE qualifies for 0.20 Running
Start FTE. When a student is enrolled in both high school and
skills center and taking less than 1.0 FTE, the standard Running
Start calculation applies.
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Questions? Can I take just one class at the college and go
full- time at the high school? (Visa Versa) When will I owe money?
What about Vocational Programs? How much does 1 credit cost at the
college? $107
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Cons Intense study requirements Less supervision/adult
environment Students must manage their own time Grades count at
both high school & college Scheduling conflicts with high
school Transportation back and forth Adult Confidentiality
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Pros Save thousands of dollars Free tuition up to 15 credits
per quarter Test the college experience Sometimes a better fit for
students Course selection more varied and challenging Course work
may apply to chosen career 5 credit class (1 quarter) = 1 year at
high school Students can attend full-time or part -time College
resources and activities
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Tutoring Homework Lab Writing Desk Study Groups Workshops
Skills Bank
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Academic Running Start Technical Professional Running Start
Classes for High School Credit Associate of Arts Associate of
Science Associate of Technology Associate of Applied Science
Certificates of Achievement Certificates of Completion
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2 year degree and transfer to university in Humanities and
Social Sciences (lavender form in folder) (93 credits) Possible
advanced degrees, Psychology, Art, Music, Political Science,
Anthropology. General College Requirements (GERs) 2 classes or 10
credits of English 1 class or 5 credits of college level Math 2
classes or 3 credits of PE 3 classes or 15 credits of Social
Sciences 3 classes or 15 credits of Humanities 3 classes or 15
credits of Science and Math 30 credits of Electives: 20 Specified
and 10 General Social Work Lawyer Psychologist Teacher Historian
Librarian Counselor Musician Artist Business/Acct. Historian
General overview of possible classes
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2 classes or 10 credits of English 2 classes or 3 credits of PE
3 classes or 15 credits of Social Science and Humanities 2 classes
or 10 credits of English 2 classes or 3 credits of PE 3 classes or
15 credits of Social Science and Humanities Engineer Architect
Doctor Dentist Zoologist Marine Biologist Computer Analyst Forensic
Scientist Veterinarian Physical Therapist Pharmacist 2-3 classes or
11-17 credits of General Chemistry 3-5 classes or 15-25 credits of
Math 15 credits of Biology or 15 credits of organic chemistry 3
classes or 15 credits of Engineering Physics 2-3 classes or 11-17
credits of General Chemistry 3-5 classes or 15-25 credits of Math
15 credits of Biology or 15 credits of organic chemistry 3 classes
or 15 credits of Engineering Physics General overview of possible
classes
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GERs English 101 or 150 = 5 credits Psychology or Sociology =
3-5 credits Math 100, 101, 107 or 146 = 5 credits PE 2 classes= 3
credits Police Officer Park Ranger Auto Mechanic Diesel Mechanic
Carpenter Forester Nurse Office Assistant Medical Assistant
Business Manager Accountant Commercial Truck Driving Human Services
Core Vocational Credits 75-80 credits General overview of possible
classes
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Use the Running Start Checklist in your packet to remind
yourself of steps. Located on the right hand side
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Maturity To be able to stick with a job until it is finished To
do ones duty without being supervised To be able to carry money
without spending it To be able to bear an injustice without wanting
to get even
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No texting during class Turn off cell phones before entering
classroom Attend every class on time & for the full length of
class Actively participate in class discussions & projects
Demonstrate mature attitudes & behaviors in class Study
independently each day or form/join study groups Turn assignments
in on time; extra credit is "rare" Share the workload on
"group/team projects Ask for help when you need it
Responsibility:
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Maturity Vision Responsibility
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Vivian L Kaylor, MSW Running Start Counselor Grays Harbor
College 360-538-4093 For persons with disabilities please contact
the GHC Disabilities Support Services Holly Leonard 360- 538-4068
TDD/TTY 360-538-4223