Graduation Readiness
Running start
The Running Start Program enables eligible high school juniors and seniors to seek an expanded educational challenge. The student enrolls simultaneously in a combination of high school and tuition-free college classes up to 15 credits for the purpose of earning credit to be awarded by the community college and the high school. Credit may be applied to both high school graduation and future college degree completion. Books, supplies, lab fees and transportation are the responsibility of the student. Classes taken at the college as part of the Running Start Program are limited to "college level classes" (numbered 100 or above).
Application of specific courses toward high school graduation requirements is determined by North Mason High School. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or above and demonstrate college level academic skills and maturity before being allowed to enroll in the Running Start Program. Enrollment in Running Start requires counselor approval of class selections prior to the beginning of each college quarter.