North Seattle Community College

Students who:

• Are at the 11^th or 12^th grade level
• Are enrolled in a Washington state public high school
• Are ready for college-level coursework in a college environment by testing eligible for college level English or math
• Are ready for professional/technical courses
• Want to take unique college-level courses not available in high school

Once you begin attending college classes, you are considered a regular college student and will assume greater responsibility for your education and academic life. The faculty will expect the same level of classroom participation and quality of work from you as from adult college students. College instructors may present a wide variety of subject matter in the classroom using college-level instructional materials, and classroom discussions may cover a variety of views.

Responsibility

You are required to see the Running Start advisor prior to registering each quarter and when making changes to your schedule. Students are expected to meet course deadlines, be prepared for class, ask questions, and conduct themselves as responsible adults in accordance with the Seattle Community College District's Policies and Procedures. If you are having difficulty or want additional information, it is your responsibility to seek out the instructor or appropriate college personnel.

Class Attendance

It is your responsibility to be prepared for class and to meet all deadlines. Grades may be based on attendance and participation, and late work may not be accepted. If you must miss class, make arrangements to have your assignments turned in on time and to catch up on missed work. Additionally, instructors may drop students who fail to attend class on the first day of the quarter.

Class Pace

The speed at which college classes are taught is much faster than in high school. For instance, a high school math class taught in one year at high school is taught within 10 weeks at NSCC. There is little time for faculty to stop and review lessons for students who missed class or do not understand assignments. If you need additional help visit your instructors during their office hours.

Homework

College classes generally demand two hours of homework for each hour in class. A five-credit class may have 10 hours of homework each week. This may include assignments, researching paper topics, and group projects. Classroom time is not provided to complete homework assignments. If you are having difficulty keeping up with assignments or understanding material ask for help. Instructors keep office hours so that students may meet with them outside of class time. Free tutoring is also available on campus.

Class Participation

Participation is an integral part of college, and most faculty will require you to participate in classroom discussions. Your classmates may range in age from 16 to 80 allowing for the expression of a variety of opinions and discussion of mature materials.

Academic Records

Students successfully completing classes through the Running Start Program will receive both high school and college credit. Grades received at NSCC will be a part of your permanent high school and college transcript.