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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
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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 • 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. Introduction
Establishing high expectations for our students, the Middle College Coach serves as an: • Advocate • Counselor • Life Coach • Liaison Middle College Coach Roles
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. McCormick Dual Enrollment Students
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 Savings
Lander University • Coastal Carolina • USC- Columbia • Winthrop • Clemson • USC-Upstate • Furman • USC-Aiken College Applications Completed
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. Acceptance Letter
“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 What does Middle College mean to the students?
Q&A • Rico Salliewhite • Contact : salliewhiter@mccormick.k12.sc.us • (864)923-6902 Thank You !!!!