Qualifying GHS students may begin a general college pathway toward earning an associate’s degree from Holmes Community College. This will be a full junior college degree, earned mostly on the high school campus, both virtually and with face-to-face instruction. For certain courses, such as science, students will be required to attend class on the Holmes campus in Grenada.

We’re currently collaborating with My Way Mississippi, through the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool, to ensure that GSD students who earn their associate’s degree will be able to transfer to a Mississippi public university. We anticipate that a student who has completed the program in good standing will be eligible to enter a school such as Mississippi State or the University of Mississippi as a junior right out of high school. 

Requirements:

• Students must be a rising junior with a minimum of 14 credits

• All required math classes completed (Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry)

• Be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA and above)

• Score at least 17 in English and 19 in Math on the ACT

• Complete an application

• Demonstrate responsible, respectful, and mature behavior

Beginning in 2023-24, students who seek a more direct path to the workforce may start to earn three levels of certification through the Middle College. They may opt for welding certification, advanced certification training, or an Associate of Applied Science degree in welding. The higher a student aims, the more likely he or she will enter the labor pool with high industry qualifications. 
 

Requirements:

• Students must be a rising junior or senior with a minimum of 14 credits

• All required math classes completed (Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry)

• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA and above)

• Complete an application

• Demonstrate responsible, respectful, and mature behavior