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Middle College Program

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

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  1. Middle College Program By Rico Salliewhite

  2. 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

  3. Establishing high expectations for our students, the Middle College Coach serves as an: • Advocate • Counselor • Life Coach • Liaison Middle College Coach Roles

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Lander University • Coastal Carolina • USC- Columbia • Winthrop • Clemson • USC-Upstate • Furman • USC-Aiken College Applications Completed

  7. 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

  8. “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?

  9. Q&A • Rico Salliewhite • Contact : salliewhiter@mccormick.k12.sc.us • (864)923-6902 Thank You !!!!

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