Middle College

Middle College Recruitment Information for 2025-26

Interested in Middle College? Attend a student-only informational meeting:

Monta Vista HS (Room G201): Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.
Fremont HS (Fair Oaks Room): Friday, Jan. 17, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.
Homestead HS (Library): Friday, Jan. 24, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.
Lynbrook HS (Auditorium): Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.
Cupertino HS (Classrooms 106/107): Friday, Jan. 31, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.

A follow-up informational session for both students and parents will be held at De Anza College (Hinson Campus Center, Conference Rooms A & B) on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. (Informational session at 5pm, followed by application essay for students interested in applying.)

For students who were unable to attend the informational meeting, they should review the slides under “Informational Presentations and Resources” below, and attend our makeup session to provide a personal statement. This student-only makeup session will be held Wednesday, February 26, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLC Building on the De Anza College Campus, Room 270.

Second Makeup Session - March 17, 2025

A second makeup session will be held Monday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the De Anza S9 offices. Please note this is a drop in session. Students should expect the process to take 30 to 60 minutes.

About Middle College

Middle College is an educational alternative for FUHSD juniors and seniors who need a different high school environment in order to achieve success -- academically, socially and/or emotionally. Students earn high school and college credit simultaneously, complete requirements for high school graduation and explore individual interests through a diverse college curriculum.

Middle College students are required to take two high school courses each year, taught by Fremont Union High School District teachers on the De Anza campus, to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Juniors take an integrated course in American Literature and US History, while Seniors take Contemporary Literature as well as semester courses in Economics and US Government.

The Middle College Student

Although there is no “typical” Middle College student, successful Middle College students tend to possess most of these characteristics:

A need to learn in an environment different from a traditional high school;
A passion for learning and a strong sense of intellectual curiosity;
A willingness to contribute to and be an active participant in the Middle College community;
An ability to succeed in a fast-paced, independent college learning environment;
A deep interest in a specific subject, like math, literature, art, music or social science;
A mature and honest approach to problem solving; and
A desire to continue his or her education at the post-secondary level.

Contact Information

Crystal Dalgleish
Junior Year American Studies Instructor/Advisor
(408) 522-2288 ext. 4029

Erin Levin
Senior Year English Instructor/Advisor
(408) 522-2288 ext. 4031

Sean Morrison
Senior Year Social Science Instructor/Advisor
(408) 522-2288 ext. 4028

Leslie Felipe
School Counselor
(408) 522-2288 ext. 4030

Alison Coy
Director, Educational Options
(408) 522-2275

Laura Gonzales
Assistant Principal, Educational Options
(408) 522-2292

Amanda Evans
Attendance & Registrar
(408) 522-2244

Middle College Calendar

Program Benefits

Middle College program benefits include:

a wide array of course choices at De Anza College;
daily schedule flexibility;
small learning community of fellow 11th and 12th grade students;
one-on-one support from the Middle College advisors/teachers, as well as from an on-site Middle College guidance counselor;
access to services and opportunities at De Anza College, from tutoring to clubs and student government;
application directly to universities in the 12th grade (same as at the high school sites);
ability to begin fulfilling a college transcript while still in high school;
ability to earn college credits without taking AP exams;
credit recovery options (except for Algebra 1 and Geometry); and
participation in high school clubs, activities, and sports that occur after regular high school hours (does not include leadership).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes can Middle College students take?

Is there a cost to students to attend Middle College?

Middle College students do not pay De Anza registration fees unless they are considered by De Anza to be an out-of-state or international student (see below) or enroll in more than 11 college units, but are always responsible for basic and instructional fees, transportation and the cost of De Anza College books. Students desiring to take more than 11 De Anza units in a quarter must have their Middle College advisor's written approval, pay per-unit fees (currently $31 per unit but subject to increase at any time) and any additional costs for all registered college units.

Do students need to be US citizens or California residents to enroll?

Are there minimum application requirements?

Once a student is accepted, what are the pre-registration requirements that must be completed?

In order to receive a priority registration date for the Fall quarter, all Middle College students must complete these three (3) De Anza College requirements: Orientation, Educational Plan and the Fall quarter De Anza application. The three (3) requirements will be completed in the mandatory weekly after-school meetings throughout May. Failure to attend the mandatory meetings and completion of the three (3) requirements at the May meetings will result in immediate removal from Middle College.

Do students have to live within the Fremont Union High School District?

If I will be a senior, may I invoke "senior privilege" to be in Middle College, but not live within the Fremont Union High School District?

Can Middle College students graduate high school early?

Is there a waitlist for students who were not accepted in April?

Application Form & Documents

Informational Presentations & Resources

Senior Countdown to Graduation

CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT SENIOR UPDATES

Home Site Graduation Ceremonies (June 5 & 6)

First and foremost, Middle College seniors are eligible to participate in their home school graduation ceremonies in early June if they have fulfilled all of their high school graduation requirements—except for Economics and English—by the end of the Winter quarter on March 29. The senior teachers will meet with their respective advisees throughout the quarter to discuss progress in their college and high school courses and ensure all students are on track to graduate. Students must also remain in good academic standing in their Middle College classes throughout the Spring quarter to remain eligible to participate in their home school graduation ceremonies. Students should have received information from their home school sites about cap and gown orders and will likely continue to receive correspondence from their home sites about home-site graduation ceremonies. Please contact your home site if you have questions about their ceremony.

Middle College Graduation Ceremony (June 26)

The Middle College Graduation Ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26at Fremont High School’s Shannon Theatre. The auditorium has over 400 seats between the ground level and a balcony, which should be sufficient to host all guests. While there is no limit to the number of guests each graduate can invite, we do ask graduates to let us know if they plan to invite more than ten guests. Graduates will have the option to wear their home school graduation regalia to the ceremony or purchase all-black regalia through the Middle College program in early April. Mandatory graduation practices will be held during Middle College hours on Tuesday, June 24through Thursday, June 26.

Diploma Pick-Up (June 27)

Students will be able to pick up their diploma at the Middle College offices on the De Anza College campus on the morning of Friday, June 27. If a student or parent/guardian is unable to pick up the diploma on that date, they can pick it up at the Educational Options building behind the District Office in early July.

Mental Health Support for Students

FUHSD and Community Mental Health Resources

Wellness Check-In Form

You can request to speak with a School Based Therapist or School Psychologist by filling out our FUHSD Wellness Check In Form. We take appointments during regular school hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If this is a medical or mental health emergency, DO NOT fill out this form. Call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely.

Wellness Check-In Form

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

FUHSD is part of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS), a program that teaches students, teachers and administrators how to recognize warning signals and threats on social media, in school or in their community. Students are empowered to Say Something to a trusted adult OR use the anonymous reporting system.

Say Something: Submit a Tip

Discontinuation of the College Now Program

The College Now program has been discontinued. Those who were previously interested in this program should contact their school counselor to discuss other options.