Welcome!

Poway to Palomar Middle College

Parent Information Meeting

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A day in the life

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Link to PPMC on KPBS

of our PPMC Students

What is a Middle College?

• A collaborative partnership between Poway Unified School District and Palomar College

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• Located at the Palomar College Rancho Bernardo Education Center

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• Created to Empower students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously

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• Supports career readiness through Work-based Learning and Internships

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Why Choose PPMC?

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• Small, inclusive learning community
• Opportunity to earn up to two years of transferable college credit
• Personalized academic and social-emotional support
• Strong partnerships with Palomar College professors and staff
• Focus on college, career, and life readiness

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Who Thrives at PPMC?

• Students seeking a smaller, more flexible learning environment
• Independent learners ready for the challenge of college-level work
• Students looking to accelerate their academic progress
• Those interested in exploring career and internship opportunities

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PPMC Statistics

• Students at PPMC show a sharp reduction in absence rates after transfer suggesting that the PPMC environment is highly effective at engaging and re-engaging students through student centered curriculum and work-based learning.

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• Once at PPMC, GPA trends improve consistently across nearly all subgroups. By grade 12, SPED, Low-SES, Black/African American, and Hispanic students often surpass district averages. Data shows GPAs rate of increase is 5 times higher than the district average.
• PPMC average increase (.1) each year
• District average is (.02)

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Academic Structure

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• Students take both high school and Palomar College classes each semester
• College classes are taken alongside college students
• High school classes are taught by credentialed PUSD teachers on campus
• Students earn both high school and college credit for certain courses

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Student Life and Support

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• Friday Advisory supports student wellness, organization, academics and college planning
• Dedicated counselor for academic and college advising
• Internship and work-based learning opportunities
• Access to Palomar College resources (library, tutoring, student service)
• Dances/Clubs/Tutorials
• Sports at their home school
• Sample day

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Graduation and Beyond

• Students graduate from PPMC with a PUSD high school diploma
• Many transfer to four-year universities as sophomores or continue at Palomar as a second year
• Graduates are prepared for success in college, career, and life
• Go into the workforce with a higher paying job due to a Palomar certificate

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Admissions Process

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• Open to rising 11th and 12th grade students in PUSD

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• Application includes transcript review, and interview

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• Students should have the ability to successfully complete college-level coursework with support and a willingness to attend school on a regular basis

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Important Reminders

• PPMC is a school, not a program within another high school

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• Accepted students transfer from their current school to PPMC

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• Students who attend PPMC will graduate from PPMC

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• Students can play sports at their previous school site

Get Involved and Learn More

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• Visit our campus during or after school hours

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• Visit our website for application timelines and forms

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• Contact: Patty Hurtt, Principal | phurtt@powayusd.com

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• Follow us on social media for updates and student highlights @ppmc.comets on Instagram

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• We look forward to partnering with you on your student’s educational journey!

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• PPMC: Where high school and college meet for success

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Thank You!

Questions?

Links to Important Information

2026-2027 Application PPMC Website PPMC FAQ’s