MC in 3 + 1 @ CP

MC in 3 + 1 @ CP is much like the Career And College Promise program but this gives our 10th graders an opportunity to complete their high school requirements in their junior year. In their 4th year or senior year, the Mallard Creek student will take all of his/her classes at CPCC and earn high school as well as college credit.

Requirements are the same from the Career and College Promise page but sophomores, need to meet with their counselors during registration for their junior year,to make sure the counselor is aware of his or her intentions of MC in 3!

Introduction

Mallard Creek High School recognizes that there are several paths students can take to become college and career ready upon graduation. MCin3+1@CP is a path which will provide students the opportunity to graduate from Mallard Creek High School, having already earned a full year’s worth of college credits from Central Piedmont Community College, tuition free! This program is aimed at current sophomores to ensure that the appropriate credits are earned by the end of the student’s junior year so he or she may attend CPCC throughout the senior year.

Benefits for Parents and Students

• The tuition is waived for the CPCC courses. Credits earned at CPCC could transfer to a 4 year college or university alleviating the rising cost of college tuition.

• Students could receive CTE certifications if they complete specified coursework. These certifications lead to immediate employability. (ex: Early Childhood Education pathway = certified daycare worker)

• Students earn high school and college credits by taking courses at CPCC. College transfer courses taken at CPCC are worth 1 additional quality point on the high school transcript just like an Advanced Placement course.

• Opportunity to experience college life while still in high school.

• $50 bookstore vouchers will be provided for each course to off-set the cost of books.

• Students can participate in MCHS extracurricular activities, athletics and attend school events such as prom.

• Students graduate and walk with their class in June of their senior year or can graduate midyear and still enroll in the spring of their senior at CPCC for FREE!

• CPCC courses are offered at various times and locations, allowing for a flexible and customizable schedule.

• CPCC offers an abundance of courses beyond the courses offered by a typical high school.

• Unlike the Career and College Promise program, MCin3+1@CP allows students to complete all high school requirements in 3 years in order to take all college level classes their senior year.

• MCHS Career Development Coordinator will check-in with seniors in the program through remind app.

Things to Consider

• Due to FERPA, CPCC faculty and staff are limited in the information they can provide to high school staff and parents.

• Students and parents/guardians are responsible for staying informed of school events such as senior pictures, cap & gown orders, etc.

• Transportation for students is not provided, however city transit options exist in our area. (http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/Pages/default.aspx)

• Additional costs include books and minimal fees.

• If attending a private or an out of state college please check with their admissions to see if they will accept CPCC credits.

Requirements

1. Current sophomore

2. Must have an unweighted cumulative grade point average of a 2.8

3. Be prepared to double up on core classes in your junior year

Proposed Junior Schedule

Semester 1

Honor English 3

World Language level 2 (if not complete)

American History 2 or AP US History

Science ( 3^rd & final science)

NC Math 3

Semester 2

Honors English IV

H. Pre- Cal or NC Math 4

Civics & Economics

Begin CPCC course(s)

• It is not recommended for students to take AP English 3 or AP English 4 in this program due to the Graduation Project and taking 3 and 4 simultaneously.

• Other AP courses can be taken according to the students strengths. Example: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Government, AP Psychology, etc.

• World Language requirements must be completed by the end of Semester 1.

• Students may need to consider taking a course through NC Virtual Public Schools if it cannot be worked into the student’s schedule.

Important Information

• Current sophomores must meet with their counselor during registration in order to meet the graduation requirements in their 3^rd (junior) year.

• By the end of the 1^st semester of 10^th grade year students must have an unweighted cumulative gpa of 2.8 or higher to do MC in 3. . If you do not meet the gpa requirement, you can consider the traditional Career and College Promise Program.

“I earned 21 college credits by doing the MC in 3. Finishing my high school requirements was challenging but it paid off because of all of the college credits I earned for FREE. CCP classes were actually fun and flexible.”

• Adeline Sallade, MCHS Class of 2020 headed to UNC Greensboro!

For questions please contact

Rebecca White, MCHS Career Development Coordinator: rebecca.white@cms.k12.nc.us MCHS Career Development Website

Rebecca Ramirez,CPCC Career and College Promise Coordinator: Rebecca.Ramirez@cpcc.edu

Updated 6/18/2020