clark college welcomes new running start students
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CLARK COLLEGEWelcomes new
Running Start students
RUNNING START HANDBOOK
♦You can access the RS handbook & college catalog online by going to the RS website♦www.clark.edu/runningstart♦Bring photo ID & the signed copy of RS agreement when you turn in your forecast form
DEADLINES
Contact us in advance if there is a problem, or if you move or change high schools
Running Start Student Handbook lists approximate dates for 2009-2010
CLARK COLLEGE CATALOG
2008-10 catalog online www.clark.edu/runningstart
Select catalog link Catalog provides all course descriptions Su, F, W, Sp designations/quarter offerings Catalog is subject to changes and edits
RUNNING START OFFICE
Help with advising & class information Furnish transfer & degree information Explain policies & procedures Suggest campus resources Answer questions Located in Gaiser Hall, room 216
THE STUDENTTHE STUDENT Meets deadlines Reads and understands the catalog and handbook Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisor Pays any fees before deadlineTHE HIGH SCHOOLTHE HIGH SCHOOL Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation requirements Explains core pattern requirements for university entrance Completes forecast form with studentTHE COLLEGETHE COLLEGE Tests student Provides Clark College advising/registration assistance Sends grades to high school
WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
They do not have access to student records This is a college and is an adult environment No special allowances are made because of the
student’s age Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance Parents should NOT contact faculty
REVIEW
STEP ONE: forecast
STEP TWO: register online
STEP THREE: pay fees
See high school counselor to obtain & complete a forecast form for Spring
Item numbers should start with 6 or 7 Forecast forms (signed by counselor) due at Clark
no later than Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00p.m. Photo ID is required Don’t wait until deadline Running Start Office, Gaiser Hall, room 216 Columbia Tech Center, Feb. 9 and 10, 1 to 5p.m.
STEP 1: FORECASTING
New spring students register online beginning March 5.
Maximum 15 credits first quarter You may not get your first choice of class or time Have a back-up plan and enroll in classes that are
open
STEP 2: REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Starting at 5:30a.m. on March 5 Registration PIN = Most students will use the
D.O.B first quarter Example: 052592 = Reg. PIN
Reg. PIN # will be verified when you turn in your forecast form-they may vary
If system is busy, continue to try Registration issues? Running Start employees will
be available at 7a.m. to answer questions
STEP 3: FEES
Running Start pays for your tuition, not fees or textbooks. Class fees and textbooks are the student’s responsibility
Check your “Student Schedule” to determine fees
Pay fees at Cashier Office or online before the deadline
$6.75 per credit charge plus class fees
FEE WAIVER
A student will be considered eligible for a fee waiver if the student is qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunch at their high school
The student must bring documentation to the Running Start Office before the first day of the quarter to receive a fee waiver for that quarter
Not all fees can be waived
Photo ID is required when requesting a PIN number or a SID number
We cannot disclose PIN numbers or SID numbers over the phone or by email SID (student ID #) Global Pin Registration Pin (assigned quarterly)
PIN NUMBERS
Start cautiously - read course description Courses must be numbered 100 or higher “&” sign is not an error, but indicates a course which
has a common course number at all WA community colleges
Note fees, labs & conferences Note prerequisites (AP scores?) Take foreign language test Courses at WSUV (CCW), CTC or online (ARR) High school semester vs. Clark Quarter
CHOOSING CLASSES
New prerequisites for: PSYC& 100 and SOC& 101
Must have a Reading score of 85 or 2.0 Clark GPA
PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
SUMMER QUARTER
Not covered by RS; you pay tuition, books & fees
You are responsible for sending summer grades to your high school
KEEP IN MIND: TRAVEL TIME PARKING CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
ELIGIBLE FOR MATH ONLY?
Refer to Math descriptions in handbook Choose Math class based on your major Courses with Math prerequisites include
some (but not all): Chemistry, Engineering, Physics Not Art, not PE, etc Can retest on Writing & Reading
THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE
Paul Casillas, Garrett Gregor Math professors [email protected]; [email protected]
CLASS HOURS
A class hour is normally 50 minutes long
Classes begin on the hour and end at 10 minutes to the hour
9:00 - 9:50 am
HOW MUCH TIME IS IT?For every hour spent in class
a student should spend two hours outside of class studying, doing research, writing
papers, etc.
For example:
A student taking 12 credits will usually spend 12 hours in class per week and should allow about 24
additional hours each week for homework.
CREDIT RATIO:
5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT 4 “ “ = 0.8 3 “ “ = 0.6 2 “ “ = 0.4 1 “ “ = 0.2 You will substitute Clark classes for classes at your
high school, approved by your high school counselor
Content requirements may vary
TYPES OF DEGREES
See degree info on web page Applied/ technical-professional
Vocational training/job ready Not considered a transfer degree
AA or AS - transfer Transfer agreement Freshman and sophomore level
CLARKCOLLEGE
10 credits Communications (Writing) 2 credits Health 1 credit PE 5 credits college-level math 15 credits Humanities 15 credits Social Science 15 credits Science 27 credits Electives TOTAL 90 CREDITS
AA DEGREE
Should schedule first quarter classes based on HS requirements
Make an appointment to meet with a RS advisor no earlier than after your first quarter
Should apply to more than one university Should prepare for their specific major Should still take the ACT or SAT test Generally will have to declare a major within one quarter
at the university Generally will be expected to complete a Bachelor’s
Degree in two more years
A.A. DEGREE STUDENTS
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
Pharmacy Tech Nursing (RN) Dental Hygiene Phlebotomy EMT Medical Radiography
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES…
Register for a career exploration class
Talk with faculty & advisors about programs
you might be interested in
Visit the Career Center to get the latest information about careers
Talk with employers about what kind of skills & education they
want you to have
WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE?
CAREER CENTER
MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT CAREER RESEARCH & EXPLORATION CAREER COUNSELING
NOT FOR STUDENTS FRESHMEN/SOPH FULL SIZED
FACULTY STAFF $$$$$$$ TICKET FS
PARKING
SECURITY
CAMPUS ESCORT CAMPUS SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION CRIME REPORTS MOTORIST ASSISTANCE PARKING & TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CLARK ID CARDS/BUS PASS
Purchase Clark Student ID card ($3 per quarter) at Bookstore
Optional: Pay additional $12 per quarter for bus pass
Have photo taken at Security
C-TRAN BUS PASS
FITNESS CENTER
$15 PER QUARTER FOR STUDENTS WITH ASCC CARD
WEIGHTSMACHINESTRAINER
Prescriptions Exams & information Relaxation room Referrals Drug & alcohol
counseling Mental health Immunizations
HEALTH SERVICES
LOW COST X-RAYS & EXAMS TEETH CLEANING TEETH WHITENING SEALANTS SILVER & TOOTH
COLORED FILLINGS
992-2158
DENTAL CLINIC
LIBRARY
Connected to the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
Quiet & group study resource-sharing
VANCOUVER CAMAS PORTLAND
Outside book drops
BOOKSTORE
GAISER HALL PURCHASE BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PRICING ON
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FAXING SERVICES ID CARD/BUS PASSES/FITNESS CENTER STAMPS / SHIPPING RENTAL PROGRAM ON SELECT BOOKS
Need help paying for books? Qualify for Free or Reduced-Price
Lunch? Get proof from H.S. Funding is limited and disbursed
on a first come, first serve basis, each quarter
Out of funds for spring quarter
BOOK ASSISTANCE
GAISER HALL BAKERY CAFETERIA DINING ROOM
ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL
FOOD SERVICE
Provide accommodations to students with disabilities
Documentation required; start the process NOW
Call 992-2314 A.S.A.P. 992-2835 TTY
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
STRUGGLING?
See Running Start Advisor immediately! Talk to instructor Seek tutoring Drop class(s) by using a “Change of Registration”
form and take to Registration Office College deadlines are listed in the class schedule If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA
will suffer. Probation/Suspension policy: page 13 in handbook
Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102
Math/Science assistance English assistance Most classes Online tutoring Free service
TUTORING
WRITING CENTER
Free tutoring to assist with all forms of writing Computers available for student use Reference books (360) 992-2253 Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102
Appropriate use only! Library has biggest computer lab Scarpelli Hall and some other buildings
have labs Clark Student ID card required
COMPUTER LABS
KIOSKS
Quarterly class schedule Your schedule Your grades Unofficial transcripts
Kiosks are located in Gaiser Hall and several other buildings
Catalog Quarterly Schedule on web Kiosk Info (grades, transcripts) Bookstore Info Schedule Planner Web Registration
WEB PAGE www.clark.edu
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Go to www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 first The college notifies radio and TV stations The college web site and switchboard are the best
source of accurate information on school delays and closures.
Use “Classes Today” link on website to check for daily cancellations
Note: Most school vacations DO NOT match up with Clark’s Winter and Spring breaks
Look at college calendar on page 4 of the Running Start Handbook-on the Running Start website
VACATIONS & BREAKS
DO read everything we mail DO contact us if you move DO pay attention to
announcements at your high school
DO ask for help from instructors or me
DO complete a “change form” if you stop attending a class or you will get an F
DO read the syllabus DO all of the homework DO take college seriously
DON’T have your parent call to ask a question!
DON’T wait for the schedule to be mailed – use the web page
DON’T miss the deadline DON’T forget to drop
classes by the deadline DON’T plagiarize DON’T overload yourself
with too many credits DON’T overcommit
DO’S AND DON’TS
CLARK/WSU VANCOUVER PARTNERSHIP
RS students can take CLARK courses located on the WSUV campus
Location abbreviation is CCW Co-Admission agreement Pay for parking
♦ Opened Fall 2009♦ Will offer courses that meet high school
graduation requirements♦ Location abbreviation is CTC♦ Parking is free
COLUMBIA TECH CENTER
CAMPUS TOUR
OPTIONAL TOURS OF CAMPUS ARE AVAILABLE
SIGN-UP AT END OF EVENING
YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL OR PHONE
Classes begin on Monday, April 5
Plan around your high school classes
SPRING QUARTER 2010
REVIEW
STEP ONE: forecast
STEP TWO: register online
STEP THREE: pay any fees
♦See your high school counselor to get a forecast form
♦www.clark.edu/scheduleplanner
♦Select “Spring 2010”
♦Forecast Deadline-Please turn in your form prior to the deadline
♦Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00 p.m.