Connecting Parents to the RS ExperienceFall 2015 Parent/Guardian Welcome

What is Running Start?

Benefits and Challenges

Support and Guidance

Dual Enrollment Program

Running Start

Running Start Growth

Applying to a Four Year School

Transfer StudentEnter the 4 year school any time starting the winter quarter or second semester post high

school graduationStudent must follow transfer student

application requirementsStudent are granted BC college credit upon

acceptance

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act of 1974

FERPA is enforced by the Family Policy Compliance Office of the

U.S. Department of Education

We must comply with this law or risk losing our ability to issue

financial aid, and the accreditation of our institution

Lawsuits caused by violations

have cost colleges millions

of dollars

Student Rights

“No person in the United States, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied

the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving

federal financial assistance.”

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Implementing Regulations at: 20 U.S.C. §1681 & 34 C.F.R Part 106

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972

Students & Employees• On campus and at college-sponsored events• Off campus, when the impact of the incident extends

on campus

Gender equity applies campus-wide

Title IX Covers

All BC employees are required to report sexual harassment or misconduct to the college.

All BC employees are mandated reporters which means that they are required to contact the police and Child Protective Services if there is a suspicion of abuse, including sexual assault, of a person under the age of 18.

Mandatory Reporting

On Campus:• Title IX Coord. – Rachel Wellman, 564-2441• Human Resources – Aaron Hilliard 564-2274• Student Conduct – Ana Blackstad 564-2630• Public Safety – 564-2400Confidential Options:• Licensed Professional Counselors – 564-2212

Reporting

Report online at:https://

publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?BellevueCollege

Off Campus:

• Police Department

• WA State Human Rights Commission

• US Dept. of Ed. Office for Civil Rights

“Campus Confidential”

• Ombuds – Miranda Kato, 564-2131

Strategic Thinking Parents

Barriers to Student Success

Barrier How Family Can Help Application

Pace of 11-week quarter system Empathetic Listening

Difficulty of college level coursework Ask Questions

Time/Stress Management Direct to BC Staff

Experiencing a first-time low grade Support vs. Criticize

Running Start Academic Policy

• BC requires all students to achieve a 2.00 GPA (“C” average) or be placed on academic probation

• Approximately 8% of all Running Start students achieve below a 2.00 GPA in any given quarter

• If your GPA for one quarter is below a 2.00, you will be placed on academic probation.

• Running Start students who achieve below a 2.00 GPA for ANY TWO QUARTERS will become ineligible to participate in the program

• Low grades will permanently damage college and high school transcripts.

• Affect admissions to 4 year university or college.• Receiving financial aid or scholarships.

Processes for Probation Status Students

Inform Students & HS Counselor Regarding

their Status

Mandatory RS Academic Successes

Workshop and Contract

Mandatory online Student Success Class

Processes for Ineligible Status Students

Students can complete an appeal to be reinstated to the program (must have an extenuating circumstance)

Students that are approved for reinstatement to the program will be required to meet all the obligations for reinstatement

In order for a reinstatement appeal to be approved, the student must have attended and submitted a completed and signed RS Student Success Workshop Contact

Student Resources

Counseling Center

Academic Tutoring Center

Academic Advising

High School Programs

Office

Disability Resource Center

Student Programs

Office

Science Lab

Math Lab

Class Schedule Planning15 credits = 45 hour week job

5 college credits = 1 year high school credit

RS students pay regular tuition for below college level math classes and credits above the student approved credit count

Online and Hybrid Classes

Consider high school class schedule, work schedule and outside activity schedule

Travel and parking time to and from the high school

World language level 122 or higher—get placement by instructor

• High school grad requirements

• RS Enrollment Verification form must be completed each quarter

• BC Academic Advising

15 Credits

• Purchase online

• Purchase Each Quarter

• $65.00 (Subject to change)

Parking Permit

• BC Book Store Online

• BC Book Store In Person

• Rental Programs

• Outside Vendors

Book Purchases

• Below College Level Math

• Credits above the approved credit amount

• Payment plan check with the Cashiers Office

Full College Tuition

• TECHNOLOGY FEE/S

• ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY FEE

• COMPREHENSIVE & COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (aka COMPREHENSIVE & TRANSPORTATION FEE)

College Fees

• Online payment will reflect your accurate payment within 72 hours of registration

• Payment due immediately

• Payment plan check with the Cashier’s Office

Lab Fees

May not Audit Classes

Contact Information

Center for High School ProgramsBellevue College

Student Services Building, B233

Phone: 425-564-2026E-mail:

chsprograms@bellevuecollege.edu

Web Site: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/runningstar

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