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Meridian Early College High School

Reach Higher.

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Welcome!

Panelists:

Amy Boxey, Dean of Students: amy.boxey@merps.org

J.Cole, Director of Technology, Educator: j.cole@merps.org

Bekka Seer, School Social Worker: bekka.seer@merps.org

Tara Mager, Principal: tara.mager@merps.org

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Thank you for joining us!

Faculty panelists:

Rebekah Deal, Math Instructor: rebekah.deal@merps.org

Gina Lewandowski, Visual and Applied Arts: gina.lewandowski@merps.org

Matt Shephard, Director of Bands: matthew.shephard@merps.org

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Welcome!

Learner Panelists:

Raegan Riggie

Aaron Holsinger

Adreanne Dobos

Kayla Funk

Bradley Hamilton

Elise Dubey

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Agenda

Why is Meridian Early College High School is NACHO Average School?

Overview of MECHS

Ready for success

Programming Options and Opportunities

College and Vocational options
Clubs & Activities
Athletics

Q&A: Student/Staff Panel

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Helpful Webinar Hints

Questions in chat box

Webinar recorded for viewing later

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Our Vision:

We strive for a future when all learners graduate ready* to pursue post-secondary education and training.

*Readiness is defined as being aware, eligible, and prepared.

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Reach Higher!

If our students are to succeed in the world today, then they must participate in some education or training beyond high school.

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Meridian High School

Meridian Early College High School

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100%

of our students are Early College students.

Setting high expectations for all learners.

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Why Meridian Early College?

Individualized attention
Programming options
1-1 devices to support learning
Opportunities
Free tuition for college AND career
Positive culture of success
Supportive, caring staff

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Nearly 80% of MECHS learners will complete their first year of college within one year of graduation, more than double the state average.

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Ready*

*Aware

*Eligible

*Prepared

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Aware

Advisory:

25 minute period meets every Tuesday and Thursday

Different focus each year:

9th Grade: Freshman Success
10th Grade: Career Exploration
11th Grade: Postsecondary planning
12th Grade: Senior Project/Senior Portfolio

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Teaching that Engages:

Deeper Learning

Integrated course offerings 7-12th grade
Cooperative focus
Community Partnerships
Senior Project

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Visual Art, Applied Arts, &

Industrial Arts

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Performing Arts, Industrial Arts

Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Industrial Arts

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Eligible

Students will complete the requirements necessary (courses, learning, etc) to be accepted and successful on their next level of learning.

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Operation Graduation

4 English Credits

4 Math Credits

3 Social Studies

3 Science Credits

2 World Language Credits*

1 Visual/Performing/Applied Arts Credits

1 Wellness Credit

Scheduling forms due to March 5th

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9th Grade Year

BioLit
Algebra I
Wellness
Spanish I or II
Advisory
Elective

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Support for all learners

After school tutoring
Focused Instructional Time (FIT)
PASS program

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Prepared

Students will demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and attributes necessary for their chosen postsecondary education pathway.

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Prepared

Student Learning Outcomes:

Agency
Oral Communication
Knowledge and Thinking
Collaboration

40 hours of community service

Digital Portfolio

Senior Project

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Meridian Early College Graduate

Every Student:

1. Must earn a minimum of 15 postsecondary credits before graduating high school.

2. Entitled to a fifth year of high school if they want it to complete college coursework.

3. Begin taking postsecondary classes as soon as they demonstrate they are ready.*.*

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High Expectations for ALL

College Partnership:

Delta College

FREE Tuition, fees, books, and M-F bus transportation

Vocational/Career Partnerships:

On campus Early College AND Career Technical Programming

Bay Arenac Career Center (BACC) + Midland County CTE + GMCA

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College Success

3200 college credits

Over 120 enrolled in college courses

87% received a grade of C- or better

Total Off Campus	11th Grade	12th Grade
CTE & Delta College	75%	96%

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College Success

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Working Together for Success

Families + students + community members
MEMCA
College Access Advisor
Community College Partner(s)
Early College Coach

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Clubs & Activities

View available clubs HERE and slideshow HERE

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Athletics

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Student Panel

Raegan Riggie

Aaron Holsinger

Adreanne Dobos

Kayla Funk

Bradley Hamilton

Elise Dubey

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Teacher Panel

Matt Shephard

Gina Lewandowksi

Rebekah Deal

J. Cole

Bekka Seer

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What’s Next?

Finish the year strong

Summer Learning:

Math Academy: Begins June 29-July 29th

(9AM-2PM; T/W/R)

Freshman Orientation: August 23; 9AM-2PM

2021-2022 School Year: Begins, Monday, August 30

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What’s Next?

Summer Learning:

READ at least 20 minutes a day
Math Academy: Begins June 29-July 29th

(9AM-2PM; T/W/R)

Freshman Orientation: August 23, 9AM-2PM

2021-2022 School Year: Begins, Monday, August 30

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Questions

MECHS Building Questions: https://tinyurl.com/mechsfaq1

Academics:

Curriculum/Course Descriptions

Graduation Requirements

Early College/Project Based Learning and other Resources

Learning at Home Resources

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Final Poll:

Are you ready for school for your Freshman year?

Yes, bring it on!
Yes, but still have concerns about opening safely.
No. I am never ready.
No, with all of the COVID-19 concerns I am not comfortable.

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How can we help?

Amy Boxey, Dean of Student Services: amy.boxey@merps.org

Mitch Bohn, Athletic Director, Dean of Student Support: mitchell.bohn@merps.org

J. Cole, Technology Director, Educator: j.cole@merps.org

Noah Kent, Technology Support: noah.kent@merps.org