Alternate Learning Opportunities

Running Start - A program for high school juniors and seniors which allow them to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Running Start students receive free tuition for college classes. Books, transportation, and other fees are the responsibility of the student. In order to participate in Running Start, students must take the ASSET placement test which is given at Wenatchee Valley College. Students must declare their intent to participate in Running Start and take the ASSET test in the spring of the school year prior to participation. An informational meeting is held at the high school in March and all interested students and parents should attend this meeting.

North Central Washington Skill Center- Several technical programs are offered. Students must be at a junior or senior standing and have transportation to and from the NCW Skills Center. Programs include: Automotive Technology, Bilingual Specialists, Cosmetology (seniors only), Computer Technology, Fire Science/Public Safety (seniors only), Office Professions and Procedures, Manufacturing Technology and TV/Video Production. Credits earned at the NCW Skills Center fulfill either elective or vocational credit. II.

Grade Point Average The grade point average (GPA) is calculated by the computer and is used to rank students in a class according to scholastic attainment as indicated by grades received in all classes. The following equation is used in calculating a student's GPA: GPA = Sum of point values divided by the sum of attempted credits. Point value is assigned as follows: A= 4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D-1.0, D-=.7, F=0 P-F-N/C are used in GPA calculations.