2015-2016
Middle College
High School
About Middle College
A collaboration between
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Las Positas College
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program
Dublin Unified School District
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Pleasanton Unified School District
History of Middle College
● Originated in NY, 1974, as an alternative to
the traditional high school curriculum.
● The unique program combines the last two
years of high school with the first two years
of college and provides students with
counseling, small classes, and an
interdisciplinary curriculum.
MCHS Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA0C_gELj5E
Benefits
● High school and college credit
Focus on a-g requirements
● Flexible scheduling
● Explore individual interests/career paths
● No tuition (<11.0 units)
● Students pay for parking
● Textbooks are provided
Who?
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First cohort of 30 juniors
Students registered in participating districts
Academically capable and eligible
Students who will benefit from a small
learning community
Characteristics of a MC Student
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A creative, independent thinker
A passion for learning
First generation college student
A desire to attend college
A need for a different learning environment
Which students should attend MC?
◆ Independent, yet responsible students
◆ College-bound
◆ Interested in flexible schedule to allow for
volunteering or internship
◆ Eager to “get on with life”
Why?
● Not all students thrive in a traditional school
setting
● LPC offers variety of courses, some of which
pertain to student’s career/educational goals
● Good alternative for independent, creative
thinkers
How?
Every day, students take . . .
◆ a 60-minute HS English class
◆ a 60-minute HS social science class
◆ a 60-minute Advisory class
Students also take college courses to meet
high school graduation requirements
(at least 7 units; no more than 11 units)
Typical Junior Schedule
* LPC Courses between 8-11:00am
11:00-2:00 High School Courses
* LPC Courses in late afternoon/evening
Schedule is flexible to meet student’s needs.
Benefits
◆ Earn college units while completing
high school
◆ Popular programs, such as Administration
of Justice, Electronics, Ethnic Studies, Multimedia,
Computer Science, Fire Technology, Speech, Psychology,
among others
◆ Tutoring center ( Math, Reading, Writing) as well as
other student services
Application Process
The application process is as follows:
● Attend Information Night
● Students complete online application
● Submit all recommendation forms
● Take placement tests
● Interview
A lottery process will be used if needed for student selection.
Eligible students may not be credit deficient.
For Consideration
◆ Students must pass CAHSEE to earn a
diploma
◆ Students earn a diploma from their home
school
◆ Students can participate in home school
graduation, activities, and sports
Application Timeline
February 28, 2015, Application Deadline
March - Student Assessment
Interviews
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
FERPA is a Federal law that is administered by the Family Policy Compliance
Office (Office) in the U.S. Department of Education (Department). 20 U.S.C. §
1232g; 34 CFR Part 99. FERPA applies to educational agencies and
institutions (e.g., schools) that receive funding under any program administered
by the Department.
FERPA gives custodial and noncustodial parents alike certain rights with
respect to their children's education records, however when a student reaches
18 years of age OR attends a postsecondary institution, he or she becomes an
"eligible student," and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the
student.
Questions?