(#-all students;   &-Kelso students;   +-Home School/Private School)

1. #-Students must be enrolled at Kelso High School as a junior or senior, based on chronological years in school; and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50.

2. #-A student participating in Running Start is starting a permanent college transcript which includes a college GPA.  Grades received through Running Start will be transcribed on the Kelso High School transcript.

3. #-Marks/grades issued by the college cannot be changed or altered by the high school, or omitted from the high school transcript.  The high school transcript must designate courses taken through Running Start. Summer Quarter: Students can take up to 10 credits through the Running Start program. These grades will be sent to KHS to post on student transcripts.

4. #-Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA at the college in order to continue in Running Start.  Once a student drops below the GPA requirement, they will be on probation the following quarter, and may be withdrawn from Running Start if GPA does not improve and expected to reenroll immediately to their high school.

5. #-Students taking courses at both the high school and college must arrange college courses so they do not conflict with the schedule of courses being taken at the high school. Students are responsible for communicating any absences with their high school teachers and the attendance office. Students cannot generate more than a 1.4 FTE of classes.

6. #-Any student wanting to participate in a college musical performance group is required by WMEA to also participate in the high school performance group.

7. #-Students MAY NOT participate in COLLEGE competitive sports, including club sports at the college.  Students MAY participate in Kelso High School sports if they maintain a full schedule and meet WIAA rules.

8. #-Students should check with the college/university they plan to attend to verify the status of Running Start classes.

9. #-Students are responsible for all non-tuition costs such as book and lab fees for Running Start, as well as transportation. Students must also sign a residency form in order to not receive an additional tuition bill for non-residency credits.

10. #-Students must follow all procedures and meet deadlines set by the college for enrolling and withdrawing from classes. If students are dropping a college course, they are responsible for making sure they are still enrolled full time.

11. #-Students are responsible for checking their college email in order to receive important information. &- Students are accountable for information sent out by both the college and Kelso School District to their school Gmail account and Class of 20XX google classroom.

12. #-If a high school senior attends Running Start classes, fails a college class which causes him/her to not graduate, that student is eligible to access Running Start during the 13th year, to complete only the courses needed to graduate.

13. #-Running Start students should not be on the KHS campus unless they are attending a class period or have legitimate business. Students found loitering will be no trespassed for the period of time they should be off campus.

14. &-The Becca Bill requires students to attend high school full time to age 18.  Students enrolled part-time at the college must also be enrolled at the high school to meet this requirement. A full time student is taking the equivalent of 5 high school classes (2.5 high school credits/12 college credits). See chart below for full time enrollment information.

15. &-Running Start students who are CHOICE students must be enrolled in at least one course at Kelso High School/Kelso Virtual Academy each trimester.

16. &-A full-time Running Start student needs to be enrolled at a 1.0 FTE. Students enrolled at the college and KHS would need to be enrolled in an equivalent of 2.50 high school credits. Students must be full-time to participate in any school events including athletics and graduation.  For part time students, reference the below chart for minimum credit enrollment per quarter. (see chart below)

17. &-Running Start students are required to meet all high school graduation requirements if they are planning to receive a Kelso High School/Kelso Virtual Academy diploma. (See the KHS website for graduation requirements)

18. &-Students who withdraw from Running Start are required to enroll full time back at their high school immediately.  This may cause loss of credit if done in the middle of a trimester.

19. &-Running Start students are responsible for following all high school policies and procedures. (see the KHS Website or Class of 20XX Google Classroom for more information)

20. &-The high school schedule changes often due to assemblies, state testing, etc. Students taking classes at the high school and college will need to pre-arrange their absences.  Please check the Class of 20XX google classroom for this information.

21. &-Running Start students, like all KHS/KVA/Loowit students, are required to meet all graduation standards, including state assessments: Smarter Balanced ELA, Smarter Balanced Math, and the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). Students can arrange their testing schedule around their LCC classes, but MUST make arrangements with their high school counselor. (See the KHS website for assessment requirements)

22. &-Running Start students are responsible for obtaining information regarding high school activities and events, daily schedule changes, and deadlines by reading the daily bulletin, and other posted information on the school website. Running Start students must sign up to receive REMIND messages from KHS. (text @khsrstart to 81010 or visit rmd.at/khsrstart)

23. &-Valedictorian / Salutatorian & Academic Excellence Awards (Effective with the Class of 2019 and beyond, School Board Policy 2410, Procedure 2410P)

The following Valedictorian/Salutatorian process will be followed for each school - Kelso High School,
Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit High School.

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Definition: Valedictorian shall be determined from those students who have
achieved excellence in the most rigorous course offerings at Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual Academy,
and Loowit High School. The Salutatorian shall be next highest student who has achieved excellence in
the most rigorous course offerings at Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit High School.
Excellence is based upon grade Point Average and course work at Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual
Academy, and Loowit High School.
At the end of second Trimester of each year, a member of the senior class shall be designated the
Valedictorian, and another the Salutatorian, of that senior class. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian shall
be the students who have demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in the most rigorous courses
offered at Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit High School according to the following
guidelines:

A. The student must have attended Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit High
School for a minimum of three (3) consecutive trimesters prior to his/her senior year, which
must be completed as a full time student enrolled and attending on-campus courses at Kelso
High School, Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit High School.
B. Home schooled students that enroll at Kelso High School, Kelso Virtual Academy, and Loowit
High School must still meet the three (3) consecutive trimester guidelines as described above.
C. The Valedictorian/Salutatorian will be chosen from the pool consisting of the 4.0 GPA pool of
students from that graduating class.
D. From the 4.0 GPA pool, the Valedictorian shall be determined by examining the rigor of courses
taken. Each student transcript will be examined and awarded:
     a. One (1) point for successful completion of an Advanced Placement and/or College in the
High School courses and participated in the final exam for each Advanced Placement or
College in the High School course earned by the completion of the junior year. The student
with the most points will be deemed Valedictorian and the student with the second most
points will be awarded Salutatorian.
     b. In the case of a tie there may be multiple Valedictorians and/or Salutatorians.
E. If the GPA pool does not include 4.0 students, the next highest GPA’s will be awarded the honor
in rank order.

Top 5% and 10% Graduation Recognition
Each school, Kelso High School, Loowit High School, and Kelso Virtual Academy will use the procedure in
determining the top 5% and 10%.
Each year, members of the senior class shall be designated as the top 5% and 10% of the graduating
class. The top 5% and 10% shall be the students who have obtained the highest grade point averages in
their class according to the following guidelines:

A. The student(s) must have attended their graduating high school for a minimum of two (2)
complete consecutive trimesters prior to his/her senior year, which must be completed as a fulltime student enrolled and attending on-campus classes at Kelso High School.
B. Home schooled students that enroll at their graduating high school must still meet the two (2)
consecutive trimester guidelines as described above.



Acknowledgement
(#-ALL students;   &-Kelso students;   +-Home School/Private School students)

#- We acknowledge and accept that by enrolling in Running Start, we are enrolling in a college environment where the course content, standard of academic performance and behavior is at the college level, and directed primarily to students who are young adults. We acknowledge and accept full responsibility to adhere to the contents of this contract and accept any adverse consequences in not doing so.

&- We acknowledge the responsibility is ours to meet all Kelso High School graduation requirements: credit and non-credit graduation requirements.
 
+- We acknowledge the responsibility is ours to meet Home School or Private School requirements for graduation purposes.