Frequently Asked Questions

All classes are taught on campus at Wenatchee High School.

CiHS classes are free of charge to WHS students.

Depends on the specific course. See the CiHS credit chart for details.

Yes! There will be a designated Study Space for all CiHS students. Time in this space can be scheduled into a student's day or can be used on a drop-in basis.

Check out the Comparison Chart to compare and see which program is the best fit for you. Both CiHS and Running Start offer students the ability to earn college credit while working toward their high school diploma, but there are unique factors to each program.

Not necessarily. CiHS programs are flexible and work within the needs of each student. Students have a variety of options - including release time. Please refer to the Sample Class Schedules for examples.

All students have the opportunity to enroll in CiHS programs; however, the coursework and workload are equivalent to college courses. Students taking CiHS classes should come prepared to focus in class and put in college-level work!

There will be a process in place to check student progress at pre-determined points that align with college course drop dates. If a student is failing, a discussion will be had between the counselor, student, and family to decide if the student should remain in the class.

The decision may involve continuing in the college course while utilizing built-in high school support systems or changing the schedule back to high school level coursework.

Yes, at WHS. No, at Running Start.

Yes, at WHS. At Running Start, flexibility for absences is dependent on class and teacher policy.

See the credit transfer chart for credit transfer details.

There will be a date each semester for students and families to work with the College & Career Success team to choose to drop a college course and re-enroll in a high school level course.

WHS teachers are certified through the partner college or university. Running Start instructors are certified through Wenatchee Valley College. 

All grades earned through CiHS and Running Start go on the student's high school and college transcripts.

Note! Students must earn a B or higher in CTE Dual Credit classes to earn college credit. 

College coursework appears on the transcript for the college where the agreement is made. From there, transferring credits works the same as any college transferring credits to another.

Our College & Career Success team will be able to support students in the transition from WHS to their next destination to make sure families understand how to complete that process.

Todas las clases se enseñan en el campus de WHS.

CiHS se ofrece de forma gratuita a los estudiantes de WHS.

Depende del curso específico. Consulte la tabla de créditos de CiHS.

Sí, tendremos un área de estudio designada para todos los estudiantes de CiHS. Esto se puede programar durante el día de su estudiante o se puede utilizar sin cita previa.

Mientras ambos programas ofrecen a los estudiantes la posibilidad de obtener créditos universitarios mientras trabajan para obtener sus diplomas de escuela secundaria, existen factores únicos para cada programa. Consulte el cuadro comparativo para ver qué programa se adapta a sus necesidades.

Los programas de CiHS son muy flexibles y funcionan según a las necesidades del estudiante. Los estudiantes tienen una variedad de opciones, incluido el tiempo de liberación. Consulte los horarios de clases de muestra para ver ejemplos.

Todos tienen la oportunidad de inscribirse en los programas CIHS, sin embargo, el trabajo del curso y la carga de trabajo son equivalentes a las clases en una universidad. Exigirán que los estudiantes se concentren en clase y realicen trabajos de nivel universitario.

Sí en Wenatchee High School, no en Running Start.

Sí, en la escuela secundaria Wenatchee. Running Start dependerá de la política de la clase y del maestro.

¿Se transferirán los cursos a otras universidades públicas?

Los maestros de WHS están certificados a través del colegio o universidad asociada. Los maestros de WVC están certificados a través de WVC.

Muchas clases son iguales. Consulte el cuadro para conocer las diferencias en el logro de crédito.

Todas las calificaciones obtenidas a través de Running Start y CIHS se incluirán en el expediente académico universitario de los estudiantes. Debe tener B o mejor en clases de crédito dual CTE para obtener créditos universitarios.