Offered by Fremont Union High School District in
collaboration with De Anza College
Middle College provides students with the opportunity to explore challenging new educational options by taking college courses. Students take all their classes on the De Anza campus, earn high school and college credit simultaneously and complete their requirements for high school graduation while exploring their individual interests through a diverse college curriculum.
Middle College students are required to take two high school courses each year (taught by Fremont Union High School District teachers) to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Juniors take an integrated course in American Literature and US History, while Seniors take Contemporary Literature as well as semester courses in Economics and US Government.
The Middle College Student
Although there is no “prototypical” Middle College student, successful Middle College students tend to possess some of these characteristics:
- A passion for learning and a strong sense of intellectual curiosity
- A desire to continue his or her education at the post-secondary level
- A need for a different learning environment than the traditional high school
- An ability to succeed in a fast-paced, independent college learning environment
- A deep interest in a specific subject, like math, literature, art, music, or social science
- A mature and honest approach to problem solving
Program Benefits
Middle College students benefit from a wide array of course choices at De Anza College and from a small learning community of fellow students. They receive one-on-one support from the Middle College advisors, who assist them with course planning and academic development, and additional support from an on-site guidance counselor. They also have access to services and opportunities at De Anza College, from tutoring to clubs to student government.
A TYPICAL DAY AT MIDDLE COLLEGE
Middle College students are required to enroll in at least two college courses and two high school courses:
- 9:30am-10:20am: Spanish 4
- 11:30am-12:20pm: Math 1A (Calculus)
- 12:30pm-2:20pm: Middle College classes (English and Social Science)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many classes can Middle College students take?
All Middle College students must successfully complete at least two three-unit De Anza classes each quarter, and no Middle College student may take more than 16.5 De Anza units during a quarter.
Do students have to pay to attend Middle College?
Middle College students do not pay De Anza registration fees, but are responsible for transportation to and from De Anza and the cost of books and materials exceeding $65 per quarter.
Are there minimum application requirements?
Students must have passed both semesters of Geometry by the end of Spring Semester 2010.
Do students have to live within the Fremont Union High School District?
Yes. Only students living within the District boundaries are eligible to participate in the Middle College Program. Click here for more information on residency and district boundaries.
