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While at MCHS students may earn a year or
more of college credit, while in high school -- FREE
.

                                                          

What is Middle College High School (MCHS)?

MCHS at Durham Technical Community College is a Durham Public Schools high school for juniors and seniors.  Located on Durham  Tech.'s campus, MCHS consists of students from three school districts: Durham Public Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.  Students apply for admission to MCHS (see How to Apply), and once accepted, take both community college courses and honors level high school courses.

All Durham Tech. classes and the use of required
textbooks are free to MCHS students.


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OUR MISSION

The mission of Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College is to expand learning opportunities for highly motivated students to earn a high school diploma, while acquiring credit toward an Associate Degree, a four-year college, or an industry certification credential.  

Common Exam Schedule
Spring 2013


English -- Phillips  384
Math -- Wynn 1113
Social Studies -- Newton 451


(Exams begin at 10:00AM)

Date

Exam

Thursday, May 9

1st period class

Friday, May 10

2nd period class

Monday, May 13

3rd period class

Tuesday, May 14

Make-up day

Wednesday, May 15

Make-up day



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BASIC FACTS

A Public High School for 11th & 12th graders

School Profile
Click here for a 1-page profile of the school (includes colleges/universities, to which Class of '12 were accepted).

Academic Year 2011-12 Recap
  • Average SAT scores
    -Critical Reading = 548
    -Math = 517
    -Writing = 507

    -Combined = 1572

  • Ave ACT: 22;     State ave: 18
  • Class of 2012 Median GPA=3.52

  • 76% of Class of '12 enrolled in an institution of higher education.

  • College credit hours earned: 1342 (117 students) 
 
 
Contact information:

1616 Cooper St., Newton Bldg.
Durham, NC 27703 (For directions, see Google Map)
tel. (919)536-7203, fax (919)536-7294
Click here to send us an email
Main Office hours: Monday-Friday 9AM - 3:30PM
Click here for a campus map

CEEB #:  341042

Academic calendar:
Click here for the 2012-13 MCHS academic calendar 

Curriculum schedule:
Block schedule (each course is completed in one semester; 90-minute class periods). Click here for more about the MCHS curriculum.

Daily schedule for high school classes (college classes vary):
High school classes begin at 11:00 AM and end at 3:30 PM.  For more details, click here to go to Calendars and Schedules.

Enrollment 2012-13:
116 students

Principal:
Dr. Charles Nolan


                                                                    

MCHS Students Tutor (and Learn from!)
RN Harris Elementary Students Right Next Door


Click to see a brief video



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The Durham Public Schools Strategic Plan

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 May 2013 )
 

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