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Running Start

Information Session

January 2025

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What is Running Start?

Running Start is a program where high school students are allowed to take college classes from college professors on a college campus (Clark College) and earn DUAL high school and college credit.

This program is available to students in their JUNIOR and SENIOR years of high school. While this is NOT a free program, the greatly reduced costs make this a good opportunity for students wishing to get a "running start" on college.

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  • February/March�Apply for Admission to Clark
  • March/April�Meet with your Counselor to complete forms and talk about graduation plan.
  • May�Register for classes

1. When to Start

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  • Apply to Clark�On their website: www.clark.edu
  • Set up your ctc account
  • Complete an Orientation
    • Meet with a Clark College Advisor
  • Meet with Counselor
  • Fill out Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) and turn in to your counselor
  • Register for Classes

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2. How to Start

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  • Credits�5 Clark Credits = 1 High School Credit
  • Quarters vs. Semesters�Two semesters at Skyview; 4 Quarters at Clark
  • 15 Credits for 3 Quarters is considered full time; this keeps you on track for an Associates Degree.
    • You can take classes only part time
  • Your counselor will help you select classes that meet high school graduation requirements.

3a. How it Works

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  • Transportation�Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Clark
  • Online vs. In Person�You will have the option to do either in person classes or online. Be mindful about this when selecting classes

3b. How it Works

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  • English�To qualify for English 101, you will need a GPA of 2.9 or higher.
  • Math�Students would need to have passed Algebra II with a B or better to enter into College level math. Most students will take their math at Skyview.

4. English & Math

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All Info Sessions are hosted by Clark College and held via Zoom at 6pm

  • February 3
  • February 25
  • March 12
  • April 9
  • April 24

5. Running Start

Info Nights

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All of this information is available on the Skyview Counseling Website

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https://bit.ly/SkyviewRS