Accelerated and Enriched Instruction → High School Programs
Accelerated and Enriched Programs in High School
Gifted and Talented Services at All Schools
Students whose motivation, outstanding talent, performance, or potential for performing at high levels of accomplishment are identified at the local school level to receive accelerated and enriched instruction. Each school has instruction tailored for students identified as gifted and talented.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to local school offerings, MCPS offers a selection of specialized programs.
Magnet Programs
Students from across the county may apply for this interdisciplinary problem-solving approach to the disciplines of math, science, and computer science.
Students from across the county may apply for this program that provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the science and cultural, social, political, economic, and technological conditions that affect the quality of life on our planet.
Students from across the county may apply this program where students will pursue a rigorous humanities curricula with an interdisciplinary connection among English, social studies, communications, and fine arts.
Students from across the county may apply for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Richard Montgomery HS.
Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and advanced-level courses provide rigorous and challenging studies for highly able and potentially high-achieving students.
Local School Programs
Support in the home school or in a separate setting.
This local International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is available to students who are enrolled in certain high schools.