middle college program
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Middle College Program . By Rico Salliewhite . Thank you! To MCSD Board of trustees for committing your support to the Middle College Program; To the administration and staff for supporting the program and the efforts of the students; To the parents for entrusting us with your children; and - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Introduction
• Thank you!• To MCSD Board of trustees for committing your support to the Middle
College Program;• To the administration and staff for supporting the program and the efforts
of the students;• To the parents for entrusting us with your children; and• To the students for your continued efforts.
• Currently, there are 29 students enrolled in the Middle College Program: 13 Juniors and 16 Seniors.
• These students are the “face” of McCormick High School. • This program is a stepping stone for McCormick students wanting to
pursue higher education.
Middle College Coach Roles
• Establishing high expectations for our students, the Middle College Coach serves as an:• Advocate • Counselor • Life Coach • Liaison
McCormick Dual Enrollment Students
• The 29 students in this year’s program are still adjusting to the changes associated with a new Middle College Coach.
• Thus far, the year has been a positive learning experience.• We have decided to make text message/phone calls our primary
source of communication. • The Piedmont Technical College professors and the McCormick
High School teachers have been teaming up to provide tutoring opportunities for the Middle College Students.
• The Piedmont Technical College Staff have been cooperative and eager to assist our students.
College Savings
• Middle College Students will exit high school having already earned college credits; some will enter the post-secondary institution-of-choice as first semester juniors.
• Entering as a junior the estimated saving are significant:• Lander Tuition = 72,000 ( Four year including room and board )
• Estimated Average Savings = 36,000• USC - Aiken Tuition = 72,000
• Estimated Average Savings =38,000 • USC – Columbia Tuition = 90,624
• Estimated Average Savings =45,000• SC State Tuition = 77,048
• Estimated Average Savings = 38,000• Clemson Tuition = 90,624
• Estimated Average Savings = 45,000• Furman Tuition = 216,000
• Estimated Average Savings = 108,000
College Applications Completed
• Lander University• Coastal Carolina • USC- Columbia • Winthrop • Clemson • USC-Upstate • Furman • USC-Aiken
Acceptance Letter
• Having met the early application deadlines established by many colleges and universities, Middle College Students are anxiously waiting the arrival of their acceptance letters.
• 84 college applications have been completed. • We are looking forward to building on the successes of
the past.
What does Middle College mean to the students?
• “Middle College has been a life changing experience for me.” - Chelsea Johnson
• “The Middle College Program is a way for me to gain valuable college experience for free and earn college credit hours toward my four year university.” - Devin Chiles
