MEMCA Projects
Summer
Fall Semester
General Info and Expectations
Finish the Lyrics
100

The number of documented hours needed to complete MEMCA Certification if you are doing only college/career exploration hours

40 hours

100

What is one thing we encourage you to work on during the summer?

Your MEMCA Portfolio Project and/or researching future colleges or career goals
100

The date that Fall classes start at KVCC / LMC

Wednesday, September 3rd (KVCC) / Tuesday September 2nd (LMC)

100

During the school year, how often are you expected to be checking (and responding if necessary) to email?

At least once a day

100

"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

200

The number of documented hours needed to complete MEMCA Certification if you are doing only community service hours

100 hours

200

The date of our KVCC Orientation aka "Fall Kickoff Day"

Thursday, August 14th

200

The email address you will need to start checking at least once a day next Fall

Your college email address
200

The minimum grade you'll need to earn in each class to remain in good standing as a Middle College student

C / 2.0

200

"Cuz the players gonna play, play, play, play, play . . ."

And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate."

- Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

300
When is your final MEMCA Portfolio project due?

Spring/April of your 13th year

300

The last date that mentors are working for the school year

Friday, June 6th

300

How often will you need to sign in at our KVCC office next Fall?

Once a day each day you attend classes on campus

300

Who should you notify in the event you are not able to attend class (for a legitimate reason)?

Your instructor and your mentor

300

"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

400

What are your three options for reflecting/presenting on your experiences?

Reflection Pages (one for each experience)

Essay (minimum 4 pages)

Creative Visual Presentation

400

Who should you contact with any Middle College related questions/concerns/updates during the summer?

Larissa - lhunt@vbisd.org

400

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)

400

Your graduation year (the year you'll officially earn your diploma)

2027

400

"My Loneliness is killing me, and I . . ."

"I must confess, I still believe."

- Baby one more time by Brittney Spears

500

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

500

How often should you be checking your college email over the summer?

At least once a week

500

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

500

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

500
"Once upon a time I was falling in love. Now I'm only falling apart . . ."

"There's nothing I can do; a total eclipse of the heart."

- Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler