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Middle College

The Montgomery College Middle College (MC2) program gives students a chance to jumpstart their future and get a head start on college. Through this innovative dual enrollment program, you can work toward earning your high school diploma and college credits toward an associate's degree at the same time! The program gives you a strong academic foundation while providing hands-on, real-world experiences that mirror college responsibilities and modern careers.

Core Experiences

• Support to earn an associate degree in a chosen theme while in high school
• Strong college preparatory programs to start high school experience
• Supportive cohort of students and staff at each school

Program Goals

1. Develop Foundational Knowledge and Skills: Equip students with a strong foundation across all content areas so that they can transition into upper-level college courses after graduation.
2. Provide Hands-On, Real-World Experience: Engage students in authentic projects and team-based challenges that mirror real-world decision-making and responsibility.
3. Foster College, Career, and/or Community Pathways: Prepare students for postsecondary success by connecting classroom learning to diverse opportunities after high school graduation.

Application & Locations

Application: Interest-based application.  Students must maintain a specific grade point average throughout high school to be eligible for college credit courses.  Additionally, MCPS will fund costs related to approved college courses and required dual enrollment tuition, fees, instructional materials, and textbooks only for students who meet the state's College and Career Readiness (CCR) standards under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation.

Schools:

• Region 1: Northwood
• Region 2: Blake*
• Region 3: Woodward*
• Region 4: Rockville*
• Region 5: Watkins Mill*
• Region 6: Northwest

* New programs are pending approval from Montgomery College.

Course Progression

Below is a sample general studies sequence of courses for students enrolled in the Middle College Program.  Student schedules may vary based on selected concentrations.  This is subject to change as the programs are developed.  

Program Requirements

In addition to MCPS requirements for graduation, all students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA to maintain enrollment in AP and Montgomery College courses in Grades 10–12.