Levine Middle College High School
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About LMCHS
Levine Middle College High School (LMCHS) is an honors-level, dual-enrollment middle college high school
within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. This unique high school is a part the CMS Middle
College High School (MCHS) initiative where juniors and seniors are able to earn significant college credits
while completing their high school diploma. LMCHS officially branched off from its sister-school, CATO Middle
College High School (CMCHS), and opened its doors August 11, 2014 with 38 seniors and 65 juniors. It is
located on Central Piedmont Community College’s Levine campus in Matthews, North Carolina.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Middle College High School Initiative
CMS Middle College High Schools are located on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College and are
part of the North Carolina Cooperative and Innovative High School Program. MCHS serves high school students
in grades eleven and twelve and just added a grade thirteen option for current juniors and future students.
Enrollment is capped at 100 students per grade level. Students enrolled in a MCHS take courses required for
high school graduation while taking college courses towards a post-secondary certificate, college diploma,
associate’s degree, and /or industry certification. All CPCC college courses and books are provided at no
charge to MCHS students. Entrance requirements are: unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher, passing scores on
state examinations, demonstration of college readiness on Accuplacer, ACT or SAT assessments, and excellent
attendance and conduct record.
Curriculum
MCHS is an honors-level middle college and offers only honors and AP courses to students. Students are
expected to complete their required high school graduation requirements in honors and/or AP, and
community college courses. Community college courses and honors level high school courses receive 1 extra
quality point, while AP courses receive 2 extra quality points.
Courses Offered
AP: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Environmental Science, U.S. History, English Language and Composition, English
Literature and Composition, Physics B
Honors: Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, English III, English IV, Chemistry, Physics, American History I & II
Extracurricular Activities Offered
MCHS does not offer athletics. Students are allowed to participate in athletics and marching band at their
home schools. MCHS offers yearbook, National Honor Society, student government, and academic internships.
Students may also participate in the community college’s extracurricular activities.
High School Graduation Requirements
English – 4 units; Math – 4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one math unit above Algebra II);
Science – 3 units (Biology, Earth/Environmental Science, Physical Science); Social Studies – 4 units (World
History, Civics & Economics, American History I, American History II); Foreign Language – 2 units; Health/PE – 1
unit; General electives – 8 units.
Class Rank/GPA calculation
Quality points are assigned on the basis of A=4 points; B=3 points; C=2 points; D=1 point; F=0 points. One
additional quality point is added for honors and community college courses. Two additional quality points are
added for Advanced Placement courses. The GPA is calculated by dividing the total quality points by the
number of courses attempted. Credit and quality points are assigned at the conclusion of each semester. Class
rank is according to descending weighted GPA.
Grading Scale
A = 93-100; B = 85-92; C = 77-84; D = 70-76; F = Below 70
CMCHS Awards, Honors, Recognition, Post-Secondary Institutions
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In 2013, 98 seniors won over $865,000 in scholarships.
Ranked #207 out of the top 2000 high schools in Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools” publication.
Was recognized as a “CMS Honors School of Excellence with High Growth” under the North Carolina ABC Accountability
Model.
Maintained a 100% graduation rate in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. It is the only school in the district and one of a few
dozen in the state to obtain this statistic.
Charlotte magazine recognized CMCHS as the best public high school in the Charlotte area.
Last year seniors were accepted to the following schools: American University of Paris, Appalachian State University, Art
Institute of Charlotte, Art Institute of Jacksonville, Boston University, Campbell, College of Charleston, Clark Atlanta,
Clemson, Cornell, Davidson, University of Denver, Duke, East Carolina, Elizabeth City State, Elon, Fayetteville State,
Georgetown, Georgia State, Johnson & Wales, Loyola University of Chicago, Marist, Marshall, Milwaukee School of
Engineering, Morehouse, N.C. Central, N.C. A & T, N.C. State, New College of Florida, Queens, Salem, Savannah College of
Art and Design, Spelman, Suffolk University – Madrid Campus, Sweet Briar, UNC Asheville, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte,
UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Univ. of South Carolina, Western Carolina, Winston-Salem State, Wingate
Contact Information
Street Address
2728 Campus Ridge Road
Matthews, NC 28105
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235
Principal, Joey Burch joey.burch@cms.k12.nc.us
Counselor, Sheri Simmons sheri.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us
Website http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/levineHS/Pages/Default.aspx
Phone (980) 343-9437
Fax (980) 343-2432
In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination
against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.