Metro Nashville Public Schools
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
at Nashville State Community College

Middle College High is an “Option School” for students
who show potential for academic success a
and have a desire to show responsibility
by taking ownership for their educations.
Our school is for students in grades 10-12.

In Middle College High School, students may:

• Earn their high school diplomas and post-secondary credits at the same time.
• Attend high school on a college campus in a unique academic environment.
• Participate in a rigorous and challenging curriculum.
• Receive academic advice from Metro Nashville Public School teachers who act in a dual capacity of teacher/advisor.
• Receive one-on-one counseling from a Metro Nashville certificated guidance counselor.

Middle College High School is for students who want a change from the traditional high school; it is not for students with discipline problems! Students accepted into this program must have:

• The ability to complete advanced work successfully as well as intrinsic motivation.
• A great level of social maturity and personal responsibility since off- campus lunch is permissible.

Middle College High School students will:

• Take all of their classes on the campus of Nashville State Community College and will not be enrolled in their “zoned” schools
• Take high school classes taught by certificated Metro Nashville Public School teachers and college level classes from the faculty of Nashville State Community College
• Use a flexible class schedule/time
• Take rigorous high school courses in English, Math, Science and Social Studies
• Take college courses that will count toward a high school diploma. These courses may also apply toward associates' degrees, technical certifications or bachelor of science degrees. NOTE: Students must score a minimum of 19 on the ACT in order to enroll in college level classes

Students may apply to Middle College at NSCC by:

• First completing an application that includes a copy of the current transcript, Gateway and End of Course Test scores, TCAP scores, PSAT, PLAN and ACT scores, if taken, and  two letters of recommendation.
• Next, contacting the Middle College office to ensure that all parts of the application have been received.
• Finally, participating in a personal interview with the Middle College representative and writing a one-page essay.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE  FOR COMPLETION ON LINE OR MY BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.

Deadline for all applications will be no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 28, 2006.