Middle College High School

@ San Joaquin Delta College

Parent Informational Meeting

Vanessa Jara, Principal

“Be Someone. Go Somewhere. Seek Excellence.”

5151 Pacific Avenue, Holt 208

209.954.5790

MCHS Basic Info

• MCHS @ SJDC is a public high school and part of Lodi Unified School District. MCHS has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2008, 2015, & 2023. MCHS has also been awarded California Distinguished School status in April of 2019.

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• Inter-district transfers are accepted
• Be aware Stockton Unified may not sign inter-district transfers to MCHS @ SJDC

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• MCHS @ SJDC is considered a safe school; very few suspensions and no expulsions

MCHS Mission & Vision Statements

• The Mission of MCHS @ SJDC is: To provide a supportive, academically challenging environment where students are able to successfully complete 30 to 60 transferable college units in order to directly apply to a 4-year college.
• The Vision of MCHS @ SJDC is: To reach out to youth who are generally underrepresented or have circumstances that would hinder their academic performance at a traditional high school.

MCHS Master Agreement

• All students are expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Excessive tardiness or a pattern of unwarranted absenteeism may result in dismissal from the program.

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• Students are expected to maintain a 2.5 GPA, good attendance and behavior.

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MCHS Daily Schedule

9^th Grade Students are Enrolled in:

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• Academic Success Center
• AVID 9
• English 9
• Biology
• Integrated Math 1 or 2
• Physical Education
• One college course

Sample 9^th Grade Schedule

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MCHS College Classes

• All students meet with the Delta College counselor annually and they develop and update the Student’s Educational Plan

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• First semester of 9^th grade year students are allowed one college course along with a Guidance course
• The second semester, students may take two classes, but may NOT exceed 6 units.

Clubs & Activities

MCHS does not offer sports.

MCHS @ SJDC

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• Students are enrolled in AVID all 4 years
• Students complete Foreign Language at Delta College
• Most of A-G Requirements are provided by the high school curriculum
• MCHS @ SJDC does not offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses; all courses are College Prep (CP)

Campus Safety

• Student are on a college campus with adults and exposed to experiences that would not occur on a traditional comprehensive high school

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• Delta Police Department
• Available 24/7
• 209.954.5000
• Mobile Guardian App
• Student presentation at the beginning of each school year

Statistics and Outcomes

• 98% of students reach the goal of 30+ transferable units
• Over 65% graduate with at least one AA many have 3 or 4 AA degrees
• Approximately 85% will move on to a 4-year institution
• Students will complete approximately 900 college courses in one academic year and approximately 87% of the 900 classes will result in a letter grade of A or B

Potential Savings

• UC costs $37,652 annually
• CSU costs $29,077 annually
• Private Universities can average $74,480 per year
• Fees and books for the Delta classes are covered for all MCHS students! When a student transfers to a 4 year university, the units they earn at Delta will transfer with as well.

Applications

• Applications are due Friday, January 31, 2025, by 3:00 p.m.
• Applications must be submitted online at https://middlecollege.lodiusd.net/
• Handwritten portions must be handwritten and then scanned and attached to application
• Recommendation forms (2) must be delivered in-person to Holt 208
• Interviews will be March 4-6th; families will be sent correspondence via email addresses provided in the application.

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Thank you for your interest!

Questions?

Gina Antenucci, Principal Secretary

gantennuci@lodiusd.net

209.954.5790

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JoAnna O’Brien, Registrar/Attendance Clerk

jobrien@lodiusd.net

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Nancy Campos, Counselor

ncampos@lodiusd.net

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Vanessa Jara, Principal

vjara@lodiusd.net