Students

The students in Middle College are students in grades 9 through 12 who have the academic potential to succeed at college work but are at risk of not realizing their full ability in a large traditional high school. For these low achieving, high potential students whose past grades may not be a good reflection of their ability, Middle College can be a place to make a fresh start. Moving into a new community of students and teachers gives some students a chance to reevaluate their goals and their attitude and to reach higher levels of achievement.

Although students accepted to Middle College may have had academic or attendance problems at other schools, they will not exhibit extreme discipline problems. They will demonstrate that they have the responsibility and maturity to cope with the relative freedom of the Middle College environment. Middle College students will interact with one another and with college students and staff in a cooperative, constructive manner.

Students apply for admission to Middle College. Most students enter in the fall semester; a few are sometimes admitted in January. Students should be recommended by core teachers and principals. Students are tested in the El Centro Assessment Center for reading, writing, and mathematics skills and parents and students are interviewed by Middle College staff.