Collegiate High School

College of the Mainland Collegiate High School student Demarcus Hunter shares how the CHS program has shaped his academic journey, strengthened his personal growth and set him on the path to future success.

What is Collegiate High School (CHS)?

Collegiate High School offers an entirely immersive college experience. As a high school student, you enjoy all the benefits of a full-time college student. You can work on specialized undergraduate prerequisites and strengthen your resume by participating in distinguished organizations and clubs at College of the Mainland.

What does a Collegiate High School offer versus a traditional high school experience? Choice and independence. You can explore the entire course catalog while working on your high school diploma during your junior and senior years. With the freedom and flexibility in your schedule, you are expected to practice responsible behavior while utilizing all the resources COM and our program have to offer.

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CHS Student Perspectives

Collegiate High School has a homey feel. Everyone is so welcoming and understanding. It offers many opportunities for students that traditional high schools can’t. Not only does collegiate high school give college credit, but it also prepares you for the environment of college. Everyone in the collegiate high school truly wants you to succeed and wishes you the best. As you go along through the semester, you learn to be more social. It allows you the opportunity to peek out of your shell. Traditional high school just can’t give the same feeling. My time at collegiate high school has been so wonderful, I’m meeting so many different people while learning how to prepare for my future. The path the college high school provides makes it easier for me to find the right career. I feel like I’m getting so much more out of this than traditional high school. Collegiate high school has been truly
beneficial to me and my future.

— Isabel Spotted Bear

Collegiate provides a better education with loving teachers. I have been able to figure out what career path is right for me without wasting a lot of time. Right after high school, I can get a higher-paying job. Without collegiate I would be in a worse place mentally. This program has helped me grow mentally, educationally, and physically. I have learned a lot about myself through people like me. I deeply enjoy collegiate and all the doors it has opened for me. As someone who works and goes to school full-time, this program has helped me balance my life better than any other school. I could never go back to a traditional high school.

— J. Gonzales