Our Vision
- We remain committed to EMPOWERING our scholars to succeed in
the ever-changing global workplace by developing a mindset rooted in hard work
and critical thinking. With core values like servant leadership, compassion,
and civic responsibility, we will renew our program’s tradition of excellence
by preparing our diverse scholars in the present, so that they can meet with
success in the future.
Our Mission
- To PREPARE
our scholars for the 21st Century Workplace by creating Post-Secondary
Education, Employment and Vocational Training Opportunities while at Truman
Middle College and beyond.
Our Core Values:
- Servant Leadership
- Compassion
- Civic Responsibility
APPLYING TO TRUMAN MIDDLE COLLEGE
Students interested in enrolling in Truman Middle College need to apply online at www.yccsenroll.com. List Truman Middle College (#530) as your number 1 choice school. Students must complete the application so that we can schedule an appointment to attend an informational session during the next enrollment window.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To meet graduation requirements, all incoming students must earn 18 total credits in the following areas: 4 English credits, 3 Math credits, 3 Science credits, 3 Social Science credits, 1 credit in PE/Health Education, 1 credit in Fine Arts/Foreign Language, 1 credit in Vocational/Career Education, 2 Elective Credits.
Additionally, students must show growth in reading and math on their STAR assessment, take the SAT exam, complete service learning and complete LPS for graduation.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Truman Middle College offers an opportunity for flexible schedules to students needing employment while completing their high school diploma. Students enrolled in the School-to-Work program can leave school as early as 11:48AM or as late as 2:11PM based on their work schedule to report to their job site.
Students must provide the following information to be approved for this program:
1. Work schedule
2. Pay check stub
3. School-to-Work form completed by student and signed by supervisor
GUARANTEED ADMISSION TO COLLEGE: POST-SECONDARY SUPPORT
One thing TMC is proud of is its post-secondary support for students. Truman currently has a team that works diligently to ensure all potential graduates have taken steps to achieve their post-secondary goals. Each student will be afforded the opportunity to visit a college/university, learn how to interview for a job, explore employment pathways, and prepare for their senior portfolio. At Truman Middle College, every student is guaranteed admission and post-secondary support at any City College of Chicago.