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Mendocino College

Mendocino College

The Mendocino College logo features a soaring eagle above the college name.

    • Although students are encouraged to take college classes, please be aware that receiving a grade lower than a 'C' on a college transcript may result in complications with financial aid eligibility after high school.
    • If a student receives less than a 'C' in a college class, they are highly encouraged to re-take the class before high school graduation and earn a "passing" grade to ensure their financial aid eligibility
    • In the 2016-2017 school year, WHS partnered with Mendocino College to offer college courses on our campus, during our bell schedule, taught by a WHS instructor. Current course offerings are:
      • ENGL-C1000 Academic Reading & Writing 
      • HLH-104 Medical Terminology
      • DAM-281 Digital Design w/Illustrator
      • DAM-205 Introduction to Digital Art
      • STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics
      • MTH-200 Precalculus Mathematics
      • MTH-210 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
      • THE-227A Hip Hop Dance: Beginning
      • THE-227B Hip Hop Dance: Intermediate
      • ASL-200 taught by a Mendocino College Instructor
    • Dual enrollment parent orientation video
    • Dual enrollment student orientation video
    • Beginning in Fall 2019, Mendocino College will use a variety of information to help determine appropriate placement in Math and English classes, including high school transcripts and grade point averages (GPAs). 
    • Things to be aware of:
      • Math:
        • A grade of C or better (not C-) in WHS Algebra IA and Algebra IB is required to go directly into MTH- 77 Geometry.
        • A grade of C or better (not C-) in WHS Algebra IIA and Algebra IIB is required to go directly into MTH-200 Precalculus or STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics.
    • Students looking to fulfill their area e. Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirement for UC/CSU a-g eligibility are highly encouraged to take ASL-200 (American Sign Language) or SPN-200 (Spanish) during the fall or spring semester.
      • Taking either one of these semester-long courses fulfills the full 2-year requirement for UC/CSU a-g eligibility. 
    • Please be aware that these LOTE courses are NOT usually offered during the summer.