MCHS Application for Admission 2026-2027

2026-2027 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 31, 2026

Please read the application thoroughly and answer ALL questions.

You are responsible for submitting all documentation requested.

Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline WILL NOT be accepted.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read carefully before submitting your application. All applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted. No exceptions. Part of our selection process is to see if you are able to follow instructions completely and accurately.
1. Please make sure you have emailed your counselor, current English teacher and current Math teacher before completing this application. You will need to email them their respective links to their Recommendation Forms below, asking them to complete the forms BEFORE the deadline. If they refuse to complete the recommendation, please enter their email address in the box on page 9 so that we may reach out to them.
  - English Teacher: https://forms.gle/8HshA91Tgx1NUNy3A
  - Math Teacher: https://forms.gle/vtk59UPPrwFvFsiFA
  - Counselor: https://forms.gle/pJqSKa88qbmfzXRT8
2. Please make sure you read and answer everything thoroughly.
3. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. There are no right or wrong answers. We want you to be honest and open so that we can get a good sense of who you are and what you want out of our program.
4. You are responsible for making sure your application is complete and all documentation* is included.
* If you do not have access to a scanner here are some options for you:
- ANDROID USERS: You can download a free scanner app from the Google Playstore here
- iPHONE USERS: You can use the scanner app in the Notes section of your iPhone
- ALL USERS: Take a photo on your phone, email it to yourself, save it to your computer, upload the image (please ensure they are CLEAR and legible)
If you are unable to upload your documents, you can email them to: admission.mchs@wccusd.net. Please include the student's name in the subject line, and include the date you submitted the rest of the application. Failure to submit the required documentation correctly, with the requested information, will render your application incomplete and will not be accepted.

Acceptance and non-acceptance emails will be sent after 4 pm on May 1st, once all applications have been reviewed and our panel decides on their final selections.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Submissions will not be allowed after 11:59 pm on March 31st.

You will be taken to a Thank You page once you have submitted your application.

If you do not see the Thank You page, please go back to review and resubmit.
Please read carefully before continuing. You will be asked to answer a question about what you have read.

DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED

Please gather all documentation before continuing.
Use this checklist to help ensure you have all documentation required.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Part 2: Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian #1's Name*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Parent/Guardian #1's Relation to Student*
Parent/Guardian #1's Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian #1's Day/Cell Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian #1's Occupation
Parent/Guardian #1's Education Level
Parent/Guardian #2's Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #2's Relation to Student
Parent/Guardian #2's Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian #2's Day/Cell Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian #2's Occupation
Parent/Guardian #2's Education Level
Student Lives With:*

Both Parents/Same HouseholdShared CustodyParent/Guardian #1Parent/Guardian #2Other
Are there any custody/court orders restricting rights of either parent?
Yes No
If yes, please indicate (you will be required to provide legal documentation upon acceptance):
Primary Residency*

STUDENT ESSAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download and print the student essay document below.
2. In your own words, handwritten in your own writing, please answer one of the prompts provided. DO NOT TYPE!
3. If you need additional space, you can use the lined pages included with the document. DO NOT ADD MORE THAN WHAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
4. Once you have completed the essay, upload it with the other required documents on page 9.
We want you to handwrite your essay so that we can see your penmanship, your word and sentence structure, and your attention to detail without artificial auto-corrects in a typed document. We are not looking for perfection. Your writing is a reflection of you, so this is our way of getting to know you. Please use your own words and ideas.

Essays beyond three pages, not submitted on the page(s) provided, or that have typed responses will be discarded and your application will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will be automatically declined.

PARENT PAGE

Parents: Please answer the following questions.
How will you support your child in a program that includes taking college courses with adult college students, as well as taking high school courses in a college setting?

0/500
Student schedules will have various start and end times each day, and sometimes students will be required to stay late (10 pm or later) for some events and productions? How will you support your student in meeting this type of scheduling?

0/500
Describe and explain two examples of how your child fits the profile of a Middle College High School/Contra Costa College student. (How your child demonstrates the ability to make mature, independent, productive choices; their willingness to be challenged intellectually; their desire to make education a priority over social and recreational interests; etc.)
OPTIONAL - If there is anything on your student's academic, discipline, or attendance record that you would like to address, please do so here.
By signing below, you understand that your student must follow the MCHS EdPlan, including the math placement as designated by the MCHS admin. You understand that your student will be placed in high school Algebra 1 or Geometry the first semester, unless proof of college-level credit is attached to this application. You also agree, that if your student is accepted into the MCHS program, they may not take any college-level courses during the summer, or they may get their acceptance revoked.

Did you receive help from anyone with responses to this page?   Yes   No
If yes, who was it that helped you?

Parent Signature:   Signature*

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Upload the requested documents below. Missing documents will render your application incomplete and will not be accepted.
Student Essay

Upload your completed essay from page 6
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Birth Certificate/Passport

Upload a copy of your birth certificate/passport or other legally identifying document
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Immunization Record

Upload a copy of your most recent immunizations
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Proof of 2 Years of Enrollment in CA Schools

Upload a copy or your current unofficial transcript or copy of complete grades from the last 2 years. If you have a college transcript, please load it here as well.
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Proof of WCCUSD Residency (dated w/in 45 days in parent/guardian name)

Ex: utility bill - PG&E, Richmond Sanitary, EBMUD, cable, etc.; phone bill; insurance bill; lease agreement showing utilities included in rent; etc. Address must be visible.
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Most Recent IEP, 504 or Speech Plan (if applicable)

Upload a copy of your most recent IEP, 504, or Speech plan if applicable and if accommodations are required.
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Parent Identification

Photocopy of state issued Driver's License, State ID, etc.
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Photo of Applicant (OPTIONAL)
Recommendations

Each applicant is required to submit 3 recommendations:
1. Current English Teacher
2. Current Math Teacher
3. Counselor (or Administrator/Designee)
You should have already emailed each of them asking that they complete the recommendation form you provided. Here are the links to the letters of recommendation:

English Teacher: https://forms.gle/8HshA91Tgx1NUNy3A
Math Teacher: https://forms.gle/vtk59UPPrwFvFsiFA
Counselor: https://forms.gle/pJqSKa88qbmfzXRT8
English Teacher: First Name* Last Name*
If the teacher refused to supply a recommendation, please enter their email below: Email
Math Teacher: First Name* Last Name*
If the teacher refused to supply a recommendation, please enter their email below: Email
Counselor (or Administrator/Designee):   First Name*   Last Name*
Title:*
If the counselor/administrator refused to supply a recommendation, please enter their email below:
Email
Please check your application for completion before pressing the Submit button below.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be taken to a Thank You page with important information.

You will also be sent an auto-reply to the Student Contact email provided on the application.

GOOD LUCK!
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

STUDENT ESSAY

STUDENT PAGE

PARENT PAGE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS