The Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) partnership is offering the Middle College Program to qualified MCPS students from three different high schools.
The Middle College program is offered to MCPS students enrolled at Clarksburg, Northwest and Northwood high schools. Through integrated course sequencing utilizing a combination of Advanced Placement courses, CLEP examinations and Montgomery College coursework students experience a progressive transition during their high school careers.
Students begin with a traditional high school experience, transition into MC coursework at their high school, and end their senior year realizing a full campus experience at MC. Information sessions are held at participating MCPS high schools, where students can learn more about the program and degree options available.
Qualifications: In order to participate in Middle College, students should be able to satisfy the following requirements:
• Be a rising 9th grader, planning to attend an eligible MCPS high school offering the Middle College program.
• Passed Mathematics and English state assessments. Depending on the pathway, advanced placements may be necessary.
• Have an unweighted 2.75 high school GPA or higher.
Belong to a select MCPS high school cluster, based on the high school locations where Middle College is held.
Eligibility: The Middle College program is currently offered at Clarksburg, Northwest and Northwood high schools. Each school offers a unique degree pathway, managed by their select high school. Contact the school’s Dual Enrollment Program Assistant (DEPA)new window for more information. All pathway programs are competitive, and due to demand a lottery may be held to determine the students who will participate.
Admission: The Middle College schools, pathways and the eligible high school clusters are below. Students should review the pathway and degree information carefully before submitting their Middle College interest form. Upon acceptance into the program, the DEPA will reach out to the student and assist in admission and registration each semester.
Additional information about the process at each school can be found here. Information and photo courtesy of Montgomery College. More info in the video below: