Apply to Middle College

• Substantial savings in time and money towards your college degree

• An opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school for FREE

• An opportunity to complete any non-transfer level/developmental courses needed, as well as A-G requirements

• A more mature learning environment

• Increased individual attention

• A supported transition from high school to college

Students and parents are encouraged to attend an information presentation, where we will explain what the Middle College program is and answer questions. Dates, times, and location are posted HERE -- let us know you're coming!

Students and parents should complete this form together.

The form asks for contact information for the student and parents/guardians, emergency contacts, and basic health information. There is also a section that explains our expectations which needs to be electronically signed by both students and parents/guardians, and the FERPA section will allows MC personnel to communicate with the student, parents/guardians, home school, and college faculty.

All students must complete the college application. Completing the college application will generate your college ID number (G#). You will need this ID number for everything at the college. A completed college application will also generate a college email address. This is how you will receive all your college correspondence. You will first have to create an OpenCCC account; then you can complete the Cañada College application. Check the email address you used to create the account for confirmation from OpenCCC. You'll then receive an email from Cañada Admissions with your G# (college ID number).

When you fill out the college application, please choose concurrent enrollment on the enrollment information page.

How to complete the college application.

Complete the Cañada College application here.

All applicants must submit a typed 1-2 page response, double spaced. The purpose of this exercise is two-fold: to provide a writing sample so we can see your skill level, and to get to know you better.

Topic: Successful Middle College students are independent, motivated, hard workers. They don’t give up when confronted with difficulties, they ask for help when needed, and they manage their time well.

Prompt: Describe a time when you have shown resilience, persistence, maturity, and self-direction.

Send the response to canadamiddlecollege@smccd.edu or fax to 650-306-3128. Be sure the student's name is on the response.

Students need recommendation forms from two current teachers and the guidance counselor.

Guidance Counselor Recommendation Printable form

Teacher Recommendation Printable form

Teachers and counselors can return the forms via the SUHSD intraoffice mail or fax them to 650-306-3128.

Applicants not currently enrolled in a SUHSD school must also provide the most recent copy of their high school transcript and attendance report. Please fax these documents to 650-306-3128 or email to canadamiddlecollege@smccd.edu.

Once all components are complete, intake interviews will be scheduled with each student and her/his parent or guardian. Middle College faculty will contact applicants to schedule the interview.

Middle College is a program of all five Sequoia Union High School District comprehensive high schools; applicants must meet any and all regulations pertaining to enrollment in Carlmont, East Palo Alto Academy, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, and Woodside High Schools.

Cañada Middle College is a dual enrollment collaboration between Cañada College and the Sequoia Union High School District. Through this unique alternative high school program, students have the opportunity to explore new challenges that are not available in a traditional high school. Students complete the requirements for high school graduation while enrolled in college courses. All courses are held at Cañada College. Students in Cañada's Middle College program quickly discover the joy and benefits of self-directed learning in a stimulating and diverse college atmosphere.

Email: canadamiddlecollege@smccd.edu
Website: http://canadacollege.edu/middlecollege
Phone: 650-306-3120
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaMiddleCollege/