No. Generally, dual enrollment refers to taking an extra college class at a community college in addition to taking a full schedule of classes at your home school.

The Middle College Program is different. It is a unique collaboration between the MVLA Union School District and Foothill College. Middle College students join a cohort of 50 high school juniors and seniors who take all of their high school and college classes on the Foothill College campus. Middle College staff teach the high school classes and Foothill instructors teach the college classes.

Yes. All of your classes are shown on your high school transcript. You earn 5 credits per semester for each high school class. And you receive double credit and honors weighting for each college class (e.g., Math 1A 5 college credits = 10 high school credits). The college credits you earn may be transferrable to other colleges; college classes are not AP classes and do not require AP tests to receive credit.

In Middle College, you take two year-long high school classes and 2-3 college courses each quarter -- all on campus at Foothill College.

Yes, you can still play sports or join clubs at your home high school as long as they do not conflict with your Middle College or Foothill College classes. It’s easiest to join activities that meet before or after school. Review your intended schedule with your Middle College teachers to check for conflicts ahead of time.

Middle College seniors are also able to take part in all senior year events and the graduation ceremony at their home high school.

The Middle College staff are both your teachers and counselors. You can talk to them at any time about anything -- they are here to support you! MC teachers are your first stop with any questions or concerns.

Middle College teachers will work with you each quarter to select the best courses to support your post-high school plans, whether that’s going to college, transferring to a UC, or exploring other options.

They will also help you connect with any college or high school services you may need (e.g., Foothill UC/CSU transfer counselors, Foothill Disability Resource Center, CHAC counseling).

No. Middle College is an alternative high school program funded by the MVLA Unified School District. MVLA pays for all your college fees and books.

No. Middle College follows the Foothill College calendar - September through June. All new and returning Middle College students attend Orientation two weeks before the start of Foothill fall quarter classes.

Note: Vacations do not align with the high school calendar. When planning travel, keep in mind that all students need to be in class through finals week each quarter. The Middle College graduation event is typically the last Friday in June.Item description

Middle College join a close cohort of high school students that take classes together daily and participate in many student lead, community building activities throughout the year (e.g., open mic night, pizza parties, prom, senior camping trip). Middle College teachers see their students daily and also act as guidance counselors so students get lots of ongoing support.

​College Now students take all of their college classes independently. They meet on a regular basis with the College Now Advisor to select classes and plan for college. Here is a side-by-side comparison.

Middle College students graduate from and receive diplomas from their home high schools. You are still enrolled in your home school and are transferred to the Middle College program for your junior and senior year.

After Middle College, most students

• Apply to four-year colleges as freshman with up to 60+ transferable college credits

• Continue their studies at Foothill College, complete the general education requirements for their major, and transfer as juniors to UCs, CSUs & other universities, or

• Study abroad or join gap year programs before continuing their studies