CMCSS Middle College at Austin Peay State University

What?
Middle College is a unique collaborative program between Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and Austin Peay State University that enables junior and senior high school students throughout the district to obtain a quality high school education while concurrently receiving direct and invaluable access to college courses. While Middle College is a new concept for Clarksville-Montgomery County students and parents, it is not unique nationwide. Yet, it is distinctive from other programs for students have the option of not only pursuing university credits but career technical credits as well. Middle College at Austin Peay State University is the integration of high school, college and career training all set on a university campus.

Who?
Potential Middle College students may be characterized by any of the
following:

Seeks intellectual stimulation found in a rigorous curriculum
Desires a more mature learning environment
Demonstrates the maturity to cope with the challenges and relative freedom of a college environment
Holds a sincere conviction in the importance of education, but does not value the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the traditional high school
Middle College will offer 120 CMCSS juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn their high school degree on a university campus

Goals

To unite a community of learners, intent on pursuing academic and career aspirations
To provide students with a solid foundation for college studies
To help students prepare for a career
To expose students to a variety of career opportunities and courses typically not available in high schools
To provide students the support services needed to be successful in high school and college courses
To assist students to become self-directed and to become responsible for their education
To help students understand the connection between school, work and career choices
To increase college attendance and facilitate completion of post-secondary options

Putting the student's needs and interests first will be the primary goal of the Middle College at Austin Peay State Univesity

Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to have achieved the following:

High School graduation
Accumulation of college credits and early preparation for college
Increased maturity and independence
Identification with a community of learners
Enhanced academic achievement

Expense
Through the utilization of grants and scholarships, Middle College students will not be required to pay tuition nor will they incur the expense of textbooks. Students will be apprised regarding any fees which may be assessed.

Mission
The mission of Middle College at Austin Peay State University is to engage students who find it difficult to connect or become engaged in traditional high school programs. Working in collaboration with Austin Peay State University, Middle College students pursue post-secondary goals through an instructional program that is based on rigorous and relevant curriculum, while building strong relationships to foster the students' own resiliency.

Admission
In order to effectively address student performance/needs and determine which students could most benefit from the program, candidates must complete an Application for Admission. All students who have completed the 10th grade and live within the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System district are eligible to apply for admission. In order to be considered for regular admission, students should have an ACT score of 20 or higher and/ or a GPA of 2.85. Students seeking a conditional admittance should have a GPA of 2.75 and/or an ACT score of 19. Applications are available from the guidance office at all high schools across the district.