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9th Grade H. English 9 H. Math 1 H. World Hist SAT Prep/ACA 115 H. English 10 H. Math 2 H. Biology SAT Prep/ACA 120 10th Grade H. English 11 H. Math 3 H. Earth Sci H/PE (GTCC) H. English 12 H. Math 4 H. Civics/Econ. Elective/GTCC
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at GTCC-Jamestown
The Middle College
what a typical course schedule looks like:
The Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown 601 High Point Road Room 101, Furniture Hall Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 819-2957 | www.gcsnc.com/magnet
In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education’s Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401; 336-370-2323.
*An Early College Strand is offered. *Student schedules will be individualized and may vary. *Students may enroll in more college courses earlier depending on their performance. *Summer school is available.
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The Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown is a high school specifically for students in grades 10-12 who have the ability to do honors or higher-level academic work. The purposes are:
• To give students an opportunity to enroll in
college courses for dual high school and college credit, although they are not guaranteed to complete a two-year associate’s degree or two years of transferable college credit
• To serve a diverse student body • To incorporate career exploration into the
The Daily Schedule
The school operates Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. and follows the Guilford Technical Community College calendar. High school courses are taught in the Percy Sears Applied Technology Building and college courses are located throughout the beautiful Jamestown campus. Students have access to all college resources including the library, cafeteria and computer labs.
• Celebration of Excellence Most Improved School Award in 2005 • Signature School Award in 2005
curriculum to ensure that students experience relevance in their academic program
The Student
Students from all traditional high schools in Guilford County may apply for admission to The Middle College at GTCC Jamestown. Students attend classes at the main GTCC campus in Jamestown. Prospective students possess the maturity and independence to accept the challenges of this progressive school. They are academically bright, but may have disengaged academically for a number of reasons. With the help of supportive faculty members, students make a commitment to change those factors that caused them not to be as successful in their traditional high school. The school reflects the diversity of GCS and seeks to make college accessible to more students.
Guilford County Schools (GCS) pays for all textbooks as well as the tuition for collegelevel courses. Transportation is provided. The college environment provides the setting for a student to leave his/her former school and get a fresh academic start. The small size of our school (135 students), individualized attention from caring and highly-qualified teachers and small teacher-to-student ratios (1:15) provide an ideal environment for students to make an exciting and bold new start.
The Application Process
Applicants and parents are invited to visit the campus and observe classes during the school year. Interested students may submit an application that is co-signed by parents/guardians and a transcript, which can be faxed to (336) 819-2961. Students and parents meet with the principal for a discussion and then with a team comprised of staff and students. Each student participates in a required orientation with their parents/guardians, teachers, counselor and principal prior to the first day of classes. Applications may be obtained from all traditional high schools, at The Middle College at GTCC or on the GCS Web site, www.gcsnc.com/magnet.
Learn and Earn
Students attend honors level classes from 11 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. daily. As one of five reform high schools in North Carolina selected by Governor Easley’s Learn and Earn initiative, the specific goals of The Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown are: • To create an academically rigorous early college high school serving grades nine through 12 • To serve a diverse student body • To ensure that students graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree or two years of college credit within four or five years • To incorporate career exploration into the curriculum to ensure that students experience relevance in their academic program
Our Record
• Named one of five accelerated “Learn and Earn” model high schools by Governor Easley in 2004 • One of 10 Most Improved High Schools in North Carolina in 2003 • Winner of the prestigious N.C. Lighthouse Schools Award in 2002 • With Greensboro College Middle College, was one of North Carolina’s first two middle college high schools in 2001
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