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Monroe Public Schools Early Middle College Program

 

Students learning in small groups 


Students learning in small groups

 

What is an EMC?

Early Middle College program is an extension of high school. Students earn a high school diploma along with a two-year associate's degree or an industry-recognized certification. They will attend Monroe County Community College during the fifth year of high school. This is a FREE college opportunity for all Monroe High School students that are freshmen.

 

Why Early Middle College?

  • Free!
    • College Degree, Credits, and/or Certificate
    • Transportation
    • Breakfast and lunch
  • Supportive Environment for Success
  • Classes that teach college skills
  • Career exploration opportunities
  • Study/Time management practice
  • High school and College counselor support
  • Peer support in college classes
  • Navigate college paperwork/campus/course selection

 

Who is EMC for?

  • Students considering community college
  • Students considering an alternate path to four -year university or college
  • Students committed to completing high school in 5 years
  • First-generation college students
  • Anyone who wants to earn FREE college degree or credit hours

 

How does EMC work at MHS?

  •  MPS has partnered with Monroe County 
  •  Community College to provide onsite classes at Monroe High School and college classes on MCCC campus
  • Coordination between college advisor and  Monroe High School to meet Michigan Merit
  •  Curriculum requirements while pursuing an Associate Degree
  • High school graduation requirements will not change other than commitment to 5th year of study

 

Course Enrollment

  • Students will begin the program taking  college courses with cohort group in 10th grade
  • Students will progressively take more college courses during 11th and 12th grades
  • 5th year of school will be spent at MCCC
     

 


 


 



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