Middle College
The Middle College application for 2025-2026 is now closed.
We received the most applications for Middle College in program history this year, which means we had to utilize the lottery for the first time. While we had 90 junior spots, we had less than 20 senior spots due to the number of students returning to Middle College for 25-26. In reviewing applications, we took into account personal responses, teacher and counselor recommendations, and student writing samples while checking the academic eligibility of each candidate. From there, we entered students into a lottery and those selected students were offered spots.
Students on the waitlist who wish to continue to remain eligible for Middle College should submit the Waitlist Opt-In Form as directed in their application update email from Mark Manrose (sent to the student's personal email they provided in their application). This Friday, March 21st we will conduct another lottery from these students based on the number of spots available for each grade level after the acceptance deadline. We will not know how many spots will be available until this date. Due to the lottery process, students do not need to take additional action to improve their eligibility.
2025-2026 Application Dates & Deadlines
The Middle College application opens on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 8 PM. Please check back for the application link once the application opens.
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Event |
Date | Time | Location |
| Middle College Offers are distributed | March 13-14, 2025 | Via Email | |
| Open House Q&A for Admitted Students | Wed, March 19, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30pm |
West Valley College, Fox 201 |
| Student Deadline to Accept Offer | Thur, March 20, 2025 | 9 PM | |
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Student Orientation: (New Seniors) |
Tue, March 25, 2025 | 5-7 PM | West Valley College, Fox 120 |
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Student Orientation: (Juniors; Last Names M-Z) |
Wed, March 26, 2025 | 5-7 PM | West Valley College, Fox 120 |
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Student Orientation: (Juniors; Last Names A-L) |
Thur, March 27, 2025 | 5-7 PM | West Valley College, Fox 120 |
Alternative Pathways Presentation Flyer and Slide Deck, January 11, 2024
Alternative Pathways Information Session Recording
Middle College offers students with college potential the opportunity to complete their high school requirements on the campus of West Valley College. This program is designed to provide a supportive and challenging adult educational setting. Students take college level courses while completing high school graduation requirements. This new educational environment provides students with an opportunity to stimulate their academic development and their quest for learning.
Handbook
Benefits of Middle College
The Program Offers:
- A serious learning environment where students take control of their own learning;
- An opportunity for exploring individual interests through more diversified course offerings, while also completing the requirements for high school graduation;
- An environment where students have greater opportunities for guidance and improvement; and
- An opportunity to earn their diplomas from the home high schools.
The College Environment - The Middle College program is located at West Valley College. Here students are able to:
- Access all the student and academic support services offered at West Valley College such as the library, tutorial center, counseling center …
- Interact with a mature peer group.
Student Responsibilities - While at Middle Colleges students will:
- Follow the WVC calendar, except for two weeks in January;
- Maintain excellent attendance in both the high school and college classes;
- Follow a demanding academic schedule;
- Take advantage of West Valley College's support services;
- Fulfill all class requirements with grade C or higher;
- Take responsibility academically and socially;
- Adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Inform Middle College staff when absent, 3 day limit;
- Take a minimum of 6, maximum of 11 college units each semester; and
- Enroll in West Valley's Counseling 12 or 5 during the first semester.
- Complete a two semester educational plan.
Student Enrollment Criteria - Students must:
- Have completed at least 110 semester units with no make-ups required.
- Passed the California High School Exit Exam
- Have a 2.8 G.P.A. or higher
- Submit two (2) completed recommendation forms from a high school teacher and one from a Advisor/Counselor;
- Complete a two (2) page application essay;
- Show past corrected work from one essay/assignment
- Attend a parent/student informational meeting;
- Complete a Parent/Student Contract;
- Participate in the interview process;
- Submit a completed registration packet with all required materials including - concurrent enrollment form, WVC admission form and high school transcript
NOTE: Completing these criteria does not guarantee admission to the Middle College program.
Contact:
Mary Carol Bernal
Middle College/College Advantage/
SVCTE Guidance Counselor
LGSUHSD
408-402-6373
mbernal@lgsuhsd.org