MEMCA Projects
The number of documented hours needed to complete MEMCA Certification if you are doing only college/career exploration hours
40 hours
What is one thing we encourage you to work on during the summer?
The date that Fall classes start at KVCC / LMC
Wednesday, September 3rd (KVCC) / Tuesday September 2nd (LMC)
During the school year, how often are you expected to be checking (and responding if necessary) to email?
At least once a day
"Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play . . ."
"Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid."
- All Star by Smash Mouth
The number of documented hours needed to complete MEMCA Certification if you are doing only community service hours
100 hours
The date of our KVCC Orientation aka "Fall Kickoff Day"
Thursday, August 14th
The email address you will need to start checking at least once a day next Fall
The minimum grade you'll need to earn in each class to remain in good standing as a Middle College student
C / 2.0
"Cuz the players gonna play, play, play, play, play . . ."
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate."
- Shake it Off by Taylor Swift
Spring/April of your 13th year
The last date that mentors are working for the school year
Friday, June 6th
How often will you need to sign in at our KVCC office next Fall?
Once a day each day you attend classes on campus
Who should you notify in the event you are not able to attend class (for a legitimate reason)?
Your instructor and your mentor
"Now that it's raining more than ever, know that we'll still have each other . . ."
"You can stand under my umb-r-ella."
- Umbrella by Rihanna
What are your three options for reflecting/presenting on your experiences?
Reflection Pages (one for each experience)
Essay (minimum 4 pages)
Creative Visual Presentation
Who should you contact with any Middle College related questions/concerns/updates during the summer?
Larissa - lhunt@vbisd.org
What is one thing you should double-check before your first day of college classes?
Your registration/class schedule (instructors, locations, and even times may change over the summer)
Your graduation year (the year you'll officially earn your diploma)
2027
"My Loneliness is killing me, and I . . ."
"I must confess, I still believe."
- Baby one more time by Brittney Spears
These four things need to be included in your final completed MEMCA Portfolio
A resume, unofficial college transcripts, an hours log, and a written/presentation outcome reflecting on your experience
How often should you be checking your college email over the summer?
At least once a week
Name at least three college services available to you next year as a Middle College student
Tutoring Services
Library Services
Information Technology Help
Counseling Services
Career Services
Academic Advising
In general, how many hours of homework can you expect per week for each college credit hour?
2-3 hours of homework per week for each college credit hour
"There's nothing I can do; a total eclipse of the heart."
- Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler