120 White Bridge Road

Nashville, TN 37209
615.353.3742

Facts About Our School

Location: Nashville State Community College

Number of Students       50

Grades Served              10-12

School Hours                8:00 - 3:00

Principal:

Margaret Bess, Ed.D - margaret.bess@mnps.org

Secretary:

Carolyn Malone - carolyn.malone@mnps.org

Guidance Counselor:

Teresa Chandler - teresa.chandler@mnps.org

English Instructor: Linda Derrick

Math Instructor: Kenneth Giese

Science Instructor: James Porter

Spanish Instructor: Stephanie Juste

Social Studies Instructor: Andrew Poston

District 5 School Board Representative:

Gracie Porter - gracie@gracieporter.com

District 24 Metro Council Representative:

Jason Holleman - jason.holleman@nashville.gov

What Makes Our School Unique?

    The mission of MNPS Middle College High School is to provide all students with the academic skills, program of studies, and support to participate in a rigorous dual enrollment program, to earn both a high school diploma and college credit hours, and to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education.
    Students at Middle College High School may:

• Earn high school diplomas and college hours at the same time
• Attend high school on a college campus in a unique academic environment
• Receive academic advice from MNPS teachers who act in a dual capacity of teacher/advisor
• Receive one-on-one career counseling from a Certificated Guidance Counselor
• Take all of their classes on the campus of Nashville State Community College
• Take high school classes taught by certificated MNPS teachers and college level classes from Nashville State Community College faculty
• Use a flexible class schedule/time

What Does Our School Offer?

• A rigorous and challenging curriculum
• A dual enrollment program offering high school credits and college hours at Nashville State Community College which leads to:

a) A teaching certificate

b) An Associate’s Degree

c) The general education core requirements toward a Bachelor of Science degree

• Qualifying students receive up to $600 per year for college hours
• Credit hours earned at NSCC automatically transfer to other Tennessee higher education institutions 

Program Goals

• 100% student success in high school and college classes
• 100% graduation rate
• To develop a relationship with NSCC and to collaborate with its administration, faculty and staff
• To uphold rigorous academic standards
• To provide dual enrollment and academic growth for all students
• To provide support needed for students to succeed
• To develop a caring, respectful, safe and nurturing environment for everyone in the learning community

Who Attends Our School?

    Middle College High School is an Option School for MNPS students who show the potential for academic success in a rigorous dual enrollment program. We accept 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. During the application process, we look at many different indicators of potential success in our dual enrollment program, including current grades and transcript, ACT score, TCAP and Gateway scores, PLAN results, letters of recommendation, and attendance.

    To complete the application process, a student must do the following:

1. Complete and submit the application
2. Submit a current transcript with gateway scores
3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation
4. Submit an ACT score if available. Students must have a 19 or higher on the ACT to participate in the dual enrollment program at Nashville State Community.
5. Complete an interview with the Middle College principal and guidance counselor