Middle College High still has openings

Middle College High School at Orange Coast College has openings for

the 2002-03 academic year specifically for students who aren’t performing

to their full potential in the traditional high school setting.

Part of a collaborative effort between OCC and the Newport-Mesa

Unified School District, the school offers classes to either junior or

senior high school students within the district.

With small classes taught by specialized high school teachers,

students enrolled in the school will receive individualized attention.

“The Middle College High School provides a supportive academic

atmosphere in which high-potential students can improve their level of

achievement and prepare for the technologically rich environment of the

future,” said Joe Fox, the school’s principal. “We offer a small-school

environment, with all the classes necessary for students to earn their

high school diploma.”

While working toward a high school diploma, those students enrolled in

the school are also eligible to enroll in credit courses taught by OCC

professors.

Most of the 41 students that graduated last month will attend a

college or university and the majority will attend OCC.