Accelerated Pathways
Choose the Right Path for You
College Credit, Without Sacrificing the High School Experience
Wenatchee High School offers five paths to obtaining college credit alongside a high school diploma. But what are WHS Accelerated Pathways, and how do options at WHS differ from Running Start? Check out the information in the Accelerated Pathways Handbook below for all the information you need to know!
A Direct Transfer Agreement is also known as an Associates Degree.
The associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree is designed to transfer with junior standing to the participating colleges and universities in Washington state.
Earning an associate (transfer) degree is especially important if you plan to attend a four-year institution with a selective admissions policy.
Thanks to the state Intercollegiate Relations Committee agreement, a transfer degree from Wenatchee Valley College guarantees transfer with junior standing to 16 colleges and universities in Washington state. Merely completing two years of schooling at WVC without the degree may not give you all of the necessary courses for junior standing.
Virtually all WVC courses will transfer, but not all undergraduate courses will help with your major. The sooner you select your major and the school to which you wish to transfer, the better you can choose the classes that will be most useful. Each four-year school has its own transfer requirements. View the available course equivalencies at WHS here.
Specialized DTA
Complete most of an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degrees at WHS, including Engineering Technology, Early Childhood Education, and more. Students can use the specialized 2-year degree to enter the workforce or transfer to a 4-year college or university. All AA/AAS degrees are awarded through Wenatchee Valley College.
AAS-T Engineering TechnologyAAS-T Early Childhood EducationAAS-T Business Computer TechnologyElectronics ATS
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Gain real-world experience through workplace skills and certifications at WHS!
A Program of Study is a series of classes within a career field. The goal of these classes is to give students real world, hands-on education and training in the career field of their interest. Students must take at least four classes with a program area.
Classes in the Programs of Study offer opportunities for students to earn industry recognized certifications. Many of these courses are also designed to connect students with on the job training in the form of Jobs Shadows, Internships, and Mentoring programs. As our students complete their time at WHS we will work to connect them to Trade Schools or Colleges that would complete their training in a desired field of work.
The Running Start program you know and love.
Students attend college courses at the Wenatchee Valley College campus with the opportunity to earn a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/AA degree.
Running Start allows juniors and seniors in high school to take courses, full- or part-time, at Wenatchee Valley College. The program provides students with a greater variety of course offerings and the opportunity to pursue challenging study. The tuition is free, but does not cover the cost of fees and required textbooks. Students who participate in Running Start for both their junior and senior years often earn an associate’s degree which is transferable to all in state universities.
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A Direct Transfer Agreement is also known as an Associates Degree.
The associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree is designed to transfer with junior standing to the participating colleges and universities in Washington state.
Earning an associate (transfer) degree is especially important if you plan to attend a four-year institution with a selective admissions policy.
Thanks to the state Intercollegiate Relations Committee agreement, a transfer degree from Wenatchee Valley College guarantees transfer with junior standing to 16 colleges and universities in Washington state. Merely completing two years of schooling at WVC without the degree may not give you all of the necessary courses for junior standing.Virtually all WVC courses will transfer, but not all undergraduate courses will help with your major. The sooner you select your major and the school to which you wish to transfer, the better you can choose the classes that will be most useful. Each four-year school has its own transfer requirements. View the available course equivalencies at WHS here.
Specialized DTA
Complete most of an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degrees at WHS, including Engineering Technology, Early Childhood Education, and more. Students can use the specialized 2-year degree to enter the workforce or transfer to a 4-year college or university. All AA/AAS degrees are awarded through Wenatchee Valley College.AAS-T Engineering TechnologyAAS-T Early Childhood EducationAAS-T Business Computer TechnologyElectronics ATS
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Gain real-world experience through workplace skills and certifications at WHS!
A Program of Study is a series of classes within a career field. The goal of these classes is to give students real world, hands-on education and training in the career field of their interest. Students must take at least four classes with a program area.Classes in the Programs of Study offer opportunities for students to earn industry recognized certifications. Many of these courses are also designed to connect students with on the job training in the form of Jobs Shadows, Internships, and Mentoring programs. As our students complete their time at WHS we will work to connect them to Trade Schools or Colleges that would complete their training in a desired field of work.
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The Running Start program you know and love.
Students attend college courses at the Wenatchee Valley College campus with the opportunity to earn a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/AA degree.Running Start allows juniors and seniors in high school to take courses, full- or part-time, at Wenatchee Valley College. The program provides students with a greater variety of course offerings and the opportunity to pursue challenging study. The tuition is free, but does not cover the cost of fees and required textbooks. Students who participate in Running Start for both their junior and senior years often earn an associate’s degree which is transferable to all in state universities.
Meet Your College & Career Success Team
Ronda Brender
Accelerated Pathways Counselor (A-F)
(Email Me)
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Taunya Brown
CTE Coordinator
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Sarah Butler
Accelerated Pathways Counselor (G-O)
(Email Me)
Pam Stubbe
CTE/Pathways Secretary
(Email Me)
Stephanie Stuber
Accelerated Pathways Counselor (P-Z)
(Email Me)
x39721
Mariana Santos
Transition Specialist
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Amy Spietz
Dean of Students
(Email Me)
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about College in the High School? Start here!
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All classes are taught on campus at Wenatchee High School.
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Todas las clases se enseñan en el campus de WHS.
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All CiHS classes are free of charge to WHS students.
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CiHS se ofrece de forma gratuita a los estudiantes de WHS.
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Depends on the specific course. See the CiHS credit chart for details.
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Depende del curso específico. Consulte la tabla de créditos de CiHS.
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Yes! There is a designated study space in the Pathways Center 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not always. 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Yes, at WHS. No, at Running Start.
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Sí en Wenatchee High School, no en Running Start.
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Yes, at WHS. At Running Start, flexibility for absences is dependent on class and teacher policy.
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Sí, en la escuela secundaria Wenatchee. Running Start dependerá de la política de la clase y del maestro.
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See the credit transfer chart for credit transfer details.
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Consulta la tabla de transferencia de créditos para detalles sobre la transferencia de créditos.
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WHS teachers are certified through the partner college or university. Running Start instructors are certified through Wenatchee Valley College.
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Los maestros de WHS están certificados a través del colegio o universidad asociada. Los maestros de WVC están certificados a través de WVC.
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Many CiHS and AP classes are the same. Please see the credit chart for details.
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Muchas clases son iguales. Consulte el cuadro para conocer las diferencias en el logro de crédito.
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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.
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El trabajo de curso universitario aparece en el expediente académico de la universidad con la que se hizo el acuerdo. Desde allí, la transferencia de créditos funciona igual que la transferencia de créditos de cualquier universidad a otra.
Nuestro equipo de Éxito Universitario y Profesional podrá apoyar a los estudiantes en la transición de WHS a su próximo destino para asegurarse de que las familias entiendan cómo completar ese proceso.
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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.
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Habrá una fecha cada semestre para que los estudiantes y sus familias puedan trabajar con el equipo de Éxito Universitario y Profesional para optar por darse de baja de un curso universitario y reinscribirse en un curso de nivel de escuela secundaria.
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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.
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Se implementará un proceso para verificar el progreso de los estudiantes en puntos predeterminados que coincidan con las fechas límite para darse de baja de los cursos universitarios. Si un estudiante está reprobando, se llevará a cabo una conversación entre el consejero, el estudiante y la familia para decidir si el estudiante debe permanecer en la clase.
La decisión puede implicar continuar en el curso universitario utilizando los sistemas de apoyo integrados de la escuela secundaria, o cambiar el horario de regreso a un curso de nivel de escuela secundaria.
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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.
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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.