FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do students receive a diploma? Students that graduate from Hamilton
County’s Middle College High School at Chattanooga State receive a high
school diploma when graduation requirements have been fulfilled.
Students that earn the required 22 Carnegie units and also earn the
required 60 college credit hours receive a high school diploma and an
associate degree.
- Do the students have the opportunity to participate in a commencement
exercise? The Middle College graduates are recognized and receive their
diploma and/or diploma and degree at the college commencement.
- What are the admission requirements? Students must score 19 or better
on the ACT (national or residual). They must submit two recommendations.
The recommendations should be obtained from their high school principal
or guidance counselor or a teacher. Students and parents are
interviewed. Upon acceptance to the MCHS, the students make application
to Chattanooga State.
- What is the cost? Students at MCHS are full time students at CSTCC;
therefore, the tuition is the same as full time college students.
College textbooks must be purchased. (For further information on
tuition, please contact the Bursar’s Office at 423-697-4732).
- Is financial aid available? The Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant is
available to juniors and seniors. Chattanooga State offers partial
scholarships to students based on financial need.
- Is there an age limit? Students that are enrolled in 10th or 11th, or
12th grade are eligible for admission upon completion of the admission
requirements.
- How many credits are required for graduation? Students must earn 22
Carnegie units to meet graduation requirements. These requirements
include:
- 4 units of English
- 4 units of science (3 must be lab sciences)
- 4 units of mathematics (Algebra I and geometry are required.)
- 2 units of social studies (W. History or W. Geography, US History)
- .5 unit of economics
- .5 unit of US Government
- 2 units of the same foreign language
- 1 unit of fine arts (music, drama, art, crafts)
- 1 unit of Wellness
- 3 Elective units
All students must score proficient or better on Gateway test in Algebra
1, Language Arts 10 and Biology to meet graduation requirements.
- What will a typical schedule consist of and what about the time frame
of the classes? Students’ classes are scheduled to meet their needs,
when possible. A student’s day is typical of any college student with
classes scheduled for certain days of the week based on the college
credit hours.
- Who is eligible to attend MCHS? Applicants that meet the requirements for admission to Middle College and are eligible to attend Chattanooga State Technical Community College can apply.
Do you have other questions?
Contact the Middle College at 423-697-4492 or e-mail
angela.daniel@chattanoogastate.edu
Middle College High School is collaboration between Hamilton County
Department of Education and Chattanooga State Technical Community
College.