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Middle College High School www.middlecollegedallas.org

El Centro College [Mail to:] 801 Main Street [Office:] 701 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Phone: (214) 860-2356
Fax: (214) 860-2359
emarkinson@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Eric Markinson
Principal

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
Middle College High School uniquely blends high school and the first two years of college on the El Centro College campus. We challenge students to achieve academic excellence while promoting their personal, intellectual and social growth. Triple "A": Academics. Attendance. Attitude.

School colors: Purple and Gold

Mascot: Eagle

Enrollment: 190

Number of teachers: 14

Hours/Bell schedule: Middle College classes meet every day between noon and 5 p.m. Students schedule their college classes in the mornings. Middle College classes are accelerated, so that students complete a semester's content in nine weeks.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Central Secondary -
Leslie Williams

Counselor:
Angie Alexander (214) 860-2452

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
OUR STUDENTS GO TO COLLEGE: Members of MCHS's Class of 2010 each graduated with an average of 34 college credits. Six students received their Associate's Degree before they graduated from high school. Students and faculty participate regularly in programs of the Middle College National Consortium, which recently has been held in Seattle, New York City, and San Francisco.

After-school programs:
Tutoring and college opportunities are scheduled before school, on Saturdays, and during the summer.

Extracurricular activities:
Ambassadors (School leaders involved in Community Sevice), TAFE--Future Educators, LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens, Movie Club, Sports Club, Step Team, MCHS Latin and Hip Hop Dancers, Photography, National Honor Society

Parent Involvement

Parents are encouraged to participate in PTSA (second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.) and Parent/Student/Teacher conferences. Parents volunteer regularly for a variety of school events. Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) committee members meet the fourth Wednesday of the month, 5:15 p.m.

Major Awards and Honors

TEA-designated Early College, with 6 students receiving Associate Degrees in 2010. 2009-10 Texas Education Agency Exemplary School, receiving 9 Gold Performance Acknowledgments from the Texas Education Agency in 2009. Middle College High School has been selected by the Middle College National Consortium to host national staff development programs for Middle College faculty and staff and has hosted the Middle College National Consortium Student Conference.