Student Application Process

Student Requirements:

Students must be at least 13 years of age to enter the 9th grade. 

Every student must have successfully completed the 8^th grade.

Each student will be individually evaluated for age and credit status to determine the student's ability to meet the graduation requirements of Mott Middle/Early College.

Mott Middle/Early College cannot accept students who are on a tether, have been charged with, or convicted of, a felony.      

Admissions Process:

1.  Mandatory Attendance at Parent Information Night

2.  Required Paperwork

3.  Mandatory Entrance Assessments 

4.  Student Entrance File Review

5.  Parent/Student Interview

6.  MOTT MIDDLE/EARLY COLLEGE H.S. Committee Review

7.  A Student Orientation Required

1.  Mandatory Attendance at Parent Information Night

Student and parent MUST attend a Parent Information Night (no one is accepted without attending an Information Night).  Schedule of dates when Parent Information Nights will be held is listed below:

Where:

Mott Memorial Building Auditorium

Main Floor   MMB 1130

Mott Community College campus

 

Mott Community College Campus Map

Driving Directions to Mott Community College

 

When:

Parent/Guardian should call 810-232-8530 for current information night dates and times.

2.  Required Paperwork

The following required paperwork must be completed and on file in the MM/EC main office:

• 8th grade report card
• original certified birth certificate (copy not accepted)
• current immunization record
• high school transcripts
• **referral form that is completed and signed by a counselor or administrator from the district you live in (even if your student never attended a school in that district)
• **teacher checklist (not required but helpful)

(**Required forms can be obtained from the counseling office of the district you live in)

3.  Mandatory Entrance Assessments 

Once paperwork is on file a student will be notified when they will be able to test.  Testing is scheduled on an individual basis.  (This assessment is designed to determine incoming grade level for class/course placements)

Students are tested in math, reading comprehension and writing.

4. Student Entrance File Review

Once a student has tested, their file is reviewed by the counselor and sent to committee.  At this time a background check is conducted.  (Students will not be accepted who are on a tether or have been charged with a felony).

The committee determines whether the student can proceed to the interview.

5.  Parent/Student Interview

A mandatory parent and student interview is required prior to consideration for acceptance.  Parents will be notified regarding interview date and time by phone.

6.  MOTT MIDDLE/EARLY COLLEGE H.S. Committee Review

The enrollment committee meets to determine the final decision on acceptance.  Student will be notified of results either with a phone call or by mail.

7.  A Student Orientation Required

Once a student has been notified that they have been accepted, a Student Orientation session is required. New students must attend a summer seminar for high school success called THE GAPS PROGRAM.  This experience introduces them to the mission, guidelines, practices and beliefs of the Mott Middle/Early College community. This orientation covers but is not limited to:

• Basic Choice Theory Philosophy
• Learning Style Inventory Assessment
• Brain Dominance Self Assessment
• Campus Tour
• Safety and Security Information to include Student Handbook information and policies and procedures.
• Other General Information such as bus passes, office protocol, using the phones, etc.

For Admissions questions please contact:

Helen Dettore

Student Services Secretary

(810) 232-8530

hgwisdalla@geneseeisd.org