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AP CTE Courses

We are excited to be offering two Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the CTE department this year:

AP Computer Science
AP Psychology

For more information about these courses or AP, talk to your counselor of visit http://www.collegeboard.com.

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 September 2008 07:38

Earn College Credits with Tech Prep

Tech Prep is a college bound program that allows students to earn both high school and college credit for qualifying courses taken on the high school campus. Students can prepare for college and career goals at the same time they fulfill high school graduation requirements. College credits are free to Tech Prep students!

It only takes three steps:

Student enrolls while attending an eligible high school class.
Student registers online
Student earns a ‘B’ or higher final grade.

TechPrep credit offered through College Credit and Careers Network

http://www.collegecreditcareersnetwork.org -Accounting, Automotive Technology, Computer Animation, Computer Applications 1 & 2, Culinary Arts (Chef 1 & 2), Drafting, Law & Justice, Marketing, Advanced Photography, Sports Medicine, Video Production (Digital Media)

New for 2008-09: No registration fee required!

TechPrep credit offered through Edmonds Tech Prep Consortium

http://techprep.edcc.edu/ - 3D Computer Animation, Accounting, Carpentry (Construction), Computer Applications 1 & 2, Economics, Healthcare Professions, Horticulture, Human Development, Marketing Essentials, Retail Store, Web Authoring

No registration fee required!

TechPrep credit is also offered for ASL and Fire Service - ask your high school instructor for registration materials and fee information.

Questions? Contact Michele Ehl at 425-431-7119 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated on Friday, 11 September 2009 09:08

Running Start

What is the "Running Start" program?
The Running Start program provides an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to attend college courses numbered at 100 level and above, tuition free, while completing high school. Students that qualify under the program are eligible for a maximum of 18 credits per quarter. The program is designed for students who are:

Ready for college level work
Motivated to take classes that apply toward both high school graduation and a college degree
Seeking academic challenges not available at their high school

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Be a high school junior or senior and have not yet received a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
Be enrolled in the school district. Home and private school students may enroll in the district for Running Start only.
Must meet enrollment requirements for the college desiring to attend. This typically involves assessment testing to determine if the student is prepared for college-level work.
Students must provide their own transportation.

Where can I find more information?
Students should contact their school counselor for information regarding Running Start courses and registration procedures. In addition, students can obtain information from the colleges where they wish to enroll as Running Start students. The following links will provide you information about the Running Start options and requirements for each of the following schools:

Bellevue Community College
Cascadia Community College
Edmonds Community College
Everett Community College
North Seattle Community College
Seattle Central Community College
Shoreline Community College
Skagit Valley Community College

Last Updated on Monday, 22 September 2008 11:23