CMS Middle College High Schools Mr. Joey Burch, Principal Levine Middle College HS 1
About Middle College High School Founded in 2007 on CPCC’s Cato Campus. MCHS is a Cooperative Innovative High School program, which allows high schools to offer accelerated learning opportunities for students. Students are dual enrolled in both CMS and CPCC. Open to eligible rising 11 th and 12 th Grade students. 2
Program Goals For students to complete High School Diploma requirements. For students to earn transferable college credit, an Associates Degree, or Career/Industry certification at no cost. To focus on academics while in high school and college classes. To experience college in a supportive environment. 3
Additional Facts The Middle College HS becomes each student’s CMS school of record. All Middle College High Schools are located on CPCC campuses. Transportation is provided by CATS at no cost to students. The Middle College HS calendar is consistent with CPCC’s calendar and may differ from the rest of CMS. All High School Classes are taught on an Honors or AP Level . CPCC Classes are weighted the same as a AP credit on the CMS High School transcript. Students have access to all CPCC student amenities such as labs, libraries, and activities. 11 th grade students must earn a cumulative CPCC GPA of 2.0 or higher for the 11 th grade school year or they will return to their CMS home school for the 12 th grade. 4
Extra-Curricular Activities Student Government (CMS and CPCC) Yearbook Club National Honor Society CPCC Student Life CMS home school athletics, cheerleading and marching band only. Prom 5
Facts About Transfer Credit Most courses will transfer to all 4-year NC Public Universities. Private colleges and out-of-state colleges often have their own policies regarding transfer credits. Parents and students are encouraged to contact private schools and out-of-state institutions for course credit information. 6
The “Grade 13” Option Students may stay a third year in Middle College High School and take additional college classes with the opportunity to complete an Associates Degree and/or Career/Industry Certification. This is an optional program that is open to students who are in good academic standing with CMS and CPCC and have met all graduation requirements. Students take only CPCC classes and a CMS Grade 13 Seminar course during grade 13. 7
Middle College HS Programs 8
A Student Day ► Students will take CPCC courses that follow their Associate’s Degree or Career/Industry Certification pathways. CPCC Tuition and fees are free to MCHS students. ► Scheduling and course selection tends to be more flexible than most high schools . ► Students may take CPCC courses on ANY CPCC campus. ► Students are free to come and go during the day as long as they attend all scheduled classes. ► While high school classes are offered from 11:20-4:20, college classes may be offered in the morning, afternoon, evenings, or on weekends depending on student needs and course offerings. 9
Sample Student Schedule GRADE 12 GRADE 11 Semester 1 Semester 1 COM 231 Public Speaking (CPCC) ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (CPCC) ART 114 Art History Survey (CPCC) MWF 8:30-9:20 Honors American History I (CMS) HIS 111 World Civilization (CPCC) MTWRF 11:20-12:50 BIO 111 General Biology (CPCC) Honors Math III (CMS) POL 120 American Government (CPCC) MTWRF 1:15-2:45 Honors English 3 (CMS) MTWRF 2:50-4:20 Semester 2 Semester 2 PSY150 General Psychology (CPCC) AP English IV (CMS) MWF 9:30-10:20 BIO 112 General Biology II (CPCC) Honors American History II (CMS) MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra (CPCC) SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (CPCC) MTWRF 11:20-12:50 Honors Pre Calculus (CMS) MUS 110 Music Appreciation (CPCC) MTWRF 1:15-2:45 ACA 122 College Transfer Success (CPCC) TR 9:30-10:45 Honors Chemistry (CMS) MTWRF 2:50-4:20 All remaining courses required for the student’s GRADE 13 10 Associates Degree or Career/Industrial Certification
Admission Requirements ► Have a current unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher. ► Meets CPCC criteria on the CPCC RISE tests or acceptable alternative assessment. (PSAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, SAT) ► Responsible and mature student able to navigate the unique schedule and calendar. ► By the end of 10 th grade, must have successfully completed: English I and English II World History, Civics & Economics Health/PE Biology Math I and Math II ► Must have English III and Math III credit to apply for 12 th grade. ► To be eligible for the CMS Lottery, we assume that each applicant will pass his or her current courses. 11
Application Procedures See Levine MCHS Website for enrollment application, timeline and program entrance instructions and requirements. https://levinemiddlecollegehighschool.wearecms.com/ 12
Questions and Application Directions CMS Middle College High School Lottery Application : November 4 – January 22 Non-CMS students must future enroll before January 3 rd to participate in the CMS MCHS Lottery. ALL application information must be submitted to LMCHS by January 22 nd to be considered for the CMS MCHS Lottery. Levine Middle College HS Email: joey.burch@cms.k12.nc.us Phone: 980-343-9437 levinemiddlecollegehighschool.wearecms.com/ 13
Next Steps NON-CMS FAMILIES: complete the future enrollment process through CMS Student Placement website before January 3 rd in order to receive a CMS ID# to be able to enter the CMS MCHS Lottery. Enter the CMS MCHS Lottery: November 4 – January 22 nd Visit the LMCHS website and complete all of the following on or before January 22 nd CPCC application Submit qualifying test scores to Mr. Burch by email or fax. Email: Joey.burch@cms.k12.nc.us Fax: 980-343-2432 Levine Information Form located on the LMCHS website. https://levinemiddlecollegehighschool.wearecms.com/ 14
Thank You! 15
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