NEWS RELEASE FROM SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Lincoln High School Launches New STEAM Middle College Program

NEWS RELEASE
August 20, 2014

Lincoln High School Launches New STEAM Middle College Program
Collaboration between San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Community College District provides high school students access to college courses

SAN DIEGO -- The first cohort of students in the new Lincoln High School STEAM Middle College program began classes Monday, Aug. 18 as part of the latest collaboration between the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). The Aug. 18 start date aligned with the community college fall semester start date, which is two weeks before other students at Lincoln will begin school on Sept. 2.

The new STEAM Middle College Program is designed to provide a supportive academic environment that combines high school and community college courses. Lincoln High School students will now have the opportunity to take college credit classes and, in some cases, earn associate degrees before graduating from high school. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

"After months of planning, it's exciting to see the first group of students actually start the new program," said Lincoln High School Principal John Ross. "These students are the first to have the opportunity to take college credit classes right here on campus. They are getting a head-start on their future success in college and career."

The San Diego Unified Board of Education approved Lincoln High School STEAM Middle College program on April 27, 2014.

As part of the curriculum, San Diego City College is offering credit classes for the students at the Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex (ECC), in collaboration with Lincoln High School staff. The new focus will concentrate on hands-on, project-based learning, with an advisory model utilizing coordinators, internships for students, student exhibitions and dual enrollment with San Diego Unified and the Community College.
"Beginning with the first middle college established at LaGuardia Community College in New York, community colleges have formed successful partnerships with their local high schools," said SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll.  "The San Diego Community College District looks forward to serving the students at Lincoln High School in this new partnership."

A special event, "Ready for the Future," was held today at Lincoln High School officially launching the new program. Attendees included San Diego Unified Supt. Cindy Marten and Board Vice President Marne Foster, SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll and Board President Rich Grosch, City College President Anthony Beebe, Lincoln High Principal John Ross, faculty, students, parents and community members.

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