Complete these steps to get more info on RS:

1. If you did not attend our info session in person, please review the Powerpoint here.
2. Attend an info session at BC (or the college you are attending) with your parent/guardian. Learn more here.
3. Visit the college campus. Walk around the campus and various buildings. Think about how you will get there if you choose to attend.
4. Start the steps to enroll. There are several steps in the process and it takes a bit of time (you can still change your mind and stay at Newport). You will decide which classes you want to take when you meet with your counselor in the spring. See step 2 (above) for link to BC enrollment page and BC information sessions.
5. Review the Running Start Communication contract (in resources section) with a parent/guardian. Turn that form in to your counselor when you meet to set up your RS classes.
6. Set up meeting with your counselor to choose your RS classes for the quarter.
7. Register for a full 7 classes at Newport until you finish the enrollment process at the college and actually register for fall classes. We will drop your NHS classes at that point.

We will be able to answer any lingering questions when we meet (and we can change the course requests if needed).

Key points to remember for RS:

• Students are responsible for setting up a meeting with their NHS counselor at least 3 days prior to each enrollment period to have their Running Start Enrollment Verification Form signed.
• BC asks for students to have the RSEVF uploaded to the BC website 10 days prior to a student’s RS registration time slot.
• Full-time Running Start students must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 college credits.
• It is the student’s responsibility to coordinate their college schedule so that they do not miss Newport classes, if taking classes at both NHS and college. Arriving late or leaving early from a Newport class is not an option.
• Students are required to be present at NHS on state testing days for tests that they still need to pass. Consult your NHS counselor if you are unsure about what you need.
• The Bellevue School District covers the tuition for college classes up to the state limit of 15 credits.  Students are responsible for other costs including:
  • Tuition for each credit beyond that authorized on the Enrollment Verification Form
  • Tuition for any class below college level (classes numbered under 100 – for example: Math 075-099)
  • Textbooks and class fees
  • Parking and transportation
• Summer quarter enrollment typically occurs in May. All expenses will be charged to the student account (Running Start does not cover summer quarter tuition). Simply enroll when it is time. If you want the grades/credits to be on the high school transcript, please complete an Outside Learning form for each class, and return to your counselor.

College in the High School (CiHS)

The College in the High School (CiHS) program provides college academic courses to 9th to 12th grade students. Courses are taught at the high school, by high school teachers, with college curriculum, college textbooks, and oversight by college faculty and staff. Students pay tuition. Some state subsidies are available for low-income students. Students register for the college credits with their high school teacher. See the BSD Course Catalog for information on which specific courses are CiHS and how many credits will be earned.

We recommend students keep a record of the college credits they signed up for and colleges granting the credit (save the enrollment email from the credit granting college). This will be helpful information to refer back to when it comes time to apply to college.

Pacific NW College Credit

Students (9th – 12th grade) in the Bellevue School District are eligible to earn both high school and college credit in many of their career & technical education (CTE) classes. Students must pay the annual $50 Consortium fee through PNWcollegecredit.org to earn the credit. Click here to learn more about the program and which CTE courses are eligible.

We recommend students keep a record of the college credits they signed up for and colleges granting the credit (save the enrollment email from the credit granting college). This will be helpful information to refer back to when it comes time to apply to college.

AP Exam Scores

To be eligible for college credit, students in Advanced Placement (AP) must take AP exams. Colleges and universities determine the amount of credit awarded and how it will apply toward degree requirements. More information is available on the CollegeBoard.org website.

College credit: At a minimum, Washington’s public baccalaureate and community and technical colleges will grant elective credit to students who score a three or higher on AP exams. (example: AP exam scores at UW). Outside of Washington state, the AP credits granted by colleges is variable. Contact college and university admissions websites for more information.

RS Resources:

NHS Running Start Information Session Presentation

BSD Running Start Communication Contract

Running Start Equivalencies

RS FAQs from OSPI et. al.

RS Changes beginning 2022

RS College Links:

Bellevue College Running Start

Lake Washington Technical College Running Start

Renton Technical College Running Start

Seattle Central College Running Start

CiHS & PNW credit troubleshooting:

1) Check BSD Course Catalog for name of the college granting credit

2) Ask guardian if/when they paid fee

3) Look through checking or credit card records for evidence of payment

4) Search BSD email for message from BC, UW or other credit granting college

5) Contact PNW if need help with CTE credit (annual fee required)

6) Log in to specific college account to access the credit