A Unique High School Experience
Foothill Middle College is a nontraditional high school program serving juniors and seniors from the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District and Palo Alto Unified School District. The Middle College program targets bright, college-bound students who may not be performing up to their full potential, or students who are ready for a change from the traditional high school environment.
Middle College is a magnet program designed for juniors and seniors who are seeking an alternative to regular high school with a serious academic focus. The program is housed on the Foothill College campus. It serves students who are academically talented, capable of doing college level work, but who, for a variety of reasons, do not feel connected to their school. By interacting with more mature students, and by taking advantage of advanced college level coursework, students with previous attendance and time management problems often develop responsibility and a sense of self-direction when placed in a different setting.
What the Program Offers
More about Middle College and Why Students Join ...
Middle College is a magnet program designed for juniors and seniors who are seeking an alternative to regular high school with a serious academic focus. The program is housed on the Foothill College campus. It serves students who are academically talented, capable of doing college level work, but who, for a variety of reasons, do not feel connected to their school. By interacting with more mature students, and by taking advantage of advanced college level coursework, students with previous attendance and time management problems often develop responsibility and a sense of self-direction when placed in a different setting.
What the Program Offers
- A chance to complete high school graduation requirements by taking both community college courses and high school courses on the Foothill College campus.
- A serious and supportive learning environment where students take control of their own education.
- A chance to explore individual interests through a broader range of course offerings.
- The benefits of being part of the small and caring community of Middle College with access to all of the opportunities available at a large and diverse community college.
More about Middle College and Why Students Join ...
Upcoming Events
High School Information Sessions
To learn more about Middle College, plan to attend one of the upcoming meetings. This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers and talk with current MC students.
PAUSD - GUNN Jan 11, 2023 2:40 pm College & Career Cntr, Rm P233
PAUSD - PAHS Jan 18, 2023 2:40 pm College & Career Cntr, Conference Rm
MVLA - LAHS Jan 18, 2023 10:10 am Theater
MVLA - MVHS Jan 25, 2023 10:10 am Room 313
Online Jan 25, 2023 6 pm on Zoom
Middle College Open House -- Mandatory Meeting for Parents & Students*
All students planning to apply to the Middle College Program must attend the following meeting with a parent or guardian. During the meeting, our teachers will review the program in detail and be available for Q&A.
Open House Feb 15, 2023 6-8 pm Foothill College in Dining Room (rm 2201) map (park in Lot 2)
How to Apply
Applications are due March 17, 2023. For eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply, click here.
Applications are due March 17, 2023. For eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply, click here.