What is Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College (BMC) is a two-year educational program operated by Burke County Public Schools and Western
Piedmont Community College (WPCC). Through this program students complete their 11th and 12th grade years of high
school on the campus of WPCC, while also working toward a college associate degree. All college courses completed
during their enrollment in BMC are completely tuition-free. Students may complete their entire community college
degree by the time they graduate high school, thereby giving them a two-year head start on achieving their college and
career goals.
Our small student population allows for much more individualized attention and career counseling opportunities for students. We pride ourselves on providing a program that is both mature and nurturing while also preparing students for their futures.
To qualify for our program, students must complete their 10th grade year at a Burke County high school with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
There are also particular high school courses that must be completed prior to enrollment in BMC (see back). Once enrolled in BMC,
students are not eligible to participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities sponsored by their previous high
schools. Also, enrollment in our program requires a two-year commitment in order to complete both a high school diploma and a college associate's degree.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Minimum Required Courses for Entrance: English Social Studies Science English 9 World History Earth Science
English 10 Civics & Economics Physical Science*
Comm. Skills Biology Math Physical Education Algebra I Health & PE
Geometry
Recommended Courses (Not Required): Digital Communication Systems or Computer Applications I
One Fine Arts Elective
Two Semesters of the Same Foreign Language *A physical science course can be taken at college level, but it is recommended that students take all three sciences prior to enrollment.
Note: The more high school courses completed by students prior to entering BMC, the better their chances of completing a
college degree by their high school graduation.
For more information, please contact us at Hildebran Hall, WPCC, 828-448-3175.
Tim Davis, Principal
tdavis@burke.k12.nc.us
Suzanne Crawford, Counselor
scrawford@burke.k12.nc.us |