The Running Start program is an opportunity for students with junior or senior standing* to take college courses while still in high school. If you are interested in participating in Running Start next year and missed our Running Start Information Night, please view the slideshow below and follow the enrollment steps outlined on this page. Be sure to research the colleges you are interested in and attend one of their informational sessions.
Common colleges include: Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Green River Community College, Highline Community College, Pierce College, and Tacoma Community College.
*Junior standing is defined as having 11 credits (or more) prior to the start of their third year of high school. Conversely, Senior standing is defined as having 17.5 credits prior to starting the fall of their fourth year of high school.
RUNNING START INFORMATION PRESENTATION - REVIEW THIS INFORMATION IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND THE INFO MEETING BEFORE APPLYING