What Programs Does Kamiak Offer?

Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center College in the High School Advanced Placement
Tech Prep   Running Start

 

SNO-ISLE TECH PROGRAM:

The Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center is a large complex located near the Boeing plant in Everett.  This facility is operated by the Mukilteo School District and provides vocational programs to 14 separate school districts.  These programs are one to two years in length and equip students with excellent training and job entry skills.  Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for entrance in the spring of the year prior to actual enrollment.

It is very important to plan your high school schedule for meeting graduation requirements.  When including any of the Tech courses in your five-year plan, remember to allow three (3) periods for a Sno-Isle Tech course during each semester.  Check the course descriptions in this handbook for a list of programs available.  Interested students should contact their counselor for more information.   (Top)

 

TECH PREP:

Tech Prep is a partnership between the high school and community college that allows students to earn community college credit for vocational classes taken at the high school.  The benefits of taking a Tech Prep class are the abilities
*  to earn credit at no cost to the student,
*  take classes in an area of interest, and
*  gain higher skills for higher wages.
For more information, see your school counselor.  (Top)

 

COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL: 

College in the High School is a cooperative program between the Mukilteo School District and Everett Community College (EvCC).  It allows students in college approved advanced placement courses to earn high school and college credit simultaneously without ever having to leave the high school campus.  The high school grade is on the high school transcript and the same grade is converted into a grade point on the EvCC transcript. Courses that qualify for College in the High School are English III AP, English IV AP, and European History AP.   There is a fee assessed by the community college.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the counseling office or see your high school counselor.   (Top)

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT: 

The Advanced Placement  (AP) program provides an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college level classes at the high school and earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously.  AP classes are designed for students who are ready for college level work, have competent skills in reading and writing, and are willing to work hard both at home and at school.  Courses that qualify for AP are American Government AP, European History AP, US History AP, Human Geography AP, World History AP, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Art V AP, Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Physics (B) AP, Physics (C) AP, English III AP, English IV AP, French V AP, Spanish V AP, and Music Theory AP.  These courses prepare students for the AP exams held in the spring.  Individual universities and colleges award credit and/or placement based on test results.  There is a fee to take the AP test.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the counseling office or see your high school counselor.  (Top) 

 

RUNNING START:

Running Start is a program that offers eligible high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take community college courses (tuition-free) while completing high school.  Students who are ready for college-level work may use this opportunity to gain college credit or take courses not available through the high school.  Grades and credits earned are recorded on both the college and high school permanent transcripts.

Each community college determines eligibility, generally with a placement test.  College classes frequently require a higher level of self-discipline, ability, and outside study time than high school classes.  Therefore, students considering Running Start should think about readiness for this program and discuss it with parents/guardians and their high school counselor.

Other considerations influencing your decision may be transportation, expense of books and fees, and the difficulty of staying involved with high school events and activities while off campus during all or part of the school day.

Students interested in Running Start should contact their counselor in the spring for more information.  (Top)

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