Cañada Middle College High School Is...

• An exciting alternative to the traditional high school environment
• A head start on your college degree while earning your high school diploma
• Transition to college in a flexible, supportive and academically enriched environment
• A refreshing challenge
• FREE Tuition and FREE Textbooks

Cañada Middle College is a nontraditional high school 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.

The Potential Middle College Student:

• Will be a Junior or Senior in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or above.
• Is on track for graduation: Minimum 90 credits for a junior, Minimum 145 credits for a senior
• Has the ability to thrive in an alternative environment
• Desires to complete high school and begin college courses
• Demonstrates the maturity to cope with the challenges and relative freedom of a college environment
• May show a discrepancy between standardized test scores and actual grades, indicating that she/he is not working up to potential
• Is a resident of Sequoia Union High School District
• Eligible for English 836 or above per Cañada's placement test

Complete College Services

All of the services and facilities of the College are available to Middle College students, including:

• The College library which is part of the Peninsula Library System
• College counseling and advising which includes Educational Counseling, Career Services and Transfer Services
• The Learning Center offers free tutoring and mentoring in math and reading, self-paced courses and computer and language labs.
• Student Government, Student Clubs and Activities
• Psychological and Health Services

Interested in applying?

We have a few spots remaining for the 2013-14 school year for the junior class only. There is a waiting list for the senior class.

If you are currently a sophomore and interested in applying for Fall 2013, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete the online application for Cañada College at http://www.cccapply.org/applications/CCCApply/apply/Canada_College.html

2. Schedule a date to take the placement test at Cañada by calling (650) 306-3452. More information about the placement test (including practice questions) can be found at http://canadacollege.edu/assessment/index.php

3. Complete the following application for Middle College at http://goo.gl/Am5Pz

Once you have completed these steps, we will contact you to schedule an interview.