Newport Mill Middle School

Virtual Middle College (VMC) is a joint MC and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) academic initiative that allows qualified MCPS high school students the opportunity to enroll at Montgomery College, taking college credit courses to earn their high school diploma, while also earning a college degree through an online/virtual college experience.

Students from all MCPS high schools may participate in the Virtual Middle College Program, while still enrolled at their home MCPS high school. 

The college credits are earned through a combination of courses including online MC courses and MCPS Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP exam scores.  Students are supported through a progressive transition from a traditional high school experience to online/virtual college courses.

Students are provided with dedicated college-readiness support including preparation for required college course assessment and placement. Beginning in grade 9 students will participate in pre-college activities and workshops as they matriculate through a designated Virtual Middle College pathway towards the online Associate’s degree and high school diploma.

Key Points To Know:

• Students are admitted into one of the College’s fully online degree programs (listed below) to complete an Associate’s degree.
• Students from all MCPS high schools may participate.
• Students stay enrolled in their home high school and may also participate if enrolled in the MCPS Virtual Academy.
• Students are registered for standard college courses taught online by Montgomery College professors.
• Students do not attend college courses on any MC campus.
• Students may continue to participate in regular high school activities while enrolled in VMC.

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