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Downcounty Consortium: Northwood High School

School phone: 301-649-8088

High School Program Overview (PDF)
Northwood High School's Web Site

Academy Programs
Academy of Technology, Environmental, and Systems Sciences (TESS)

This academy is designed for students who are interested in the study of environment, physical and biological sciences, and technology. A partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park highlights the coursework.
Environmental Sciences Pathway (PDF)
Environmental Sciences Academy Web Site


Academy of Humanities, Arts, and Media (HAM)

This academy is designed for students who are interested in the study of language, literature, history, culture, the arts, and film. A partnership with the American Film Institute highlights the community arts and the importance of the humanities in academic and college-preparatory work.
Humanities & Film Pathway (PDF)
Humanities & Film Academy Web Site


Academy of Politics, Advocacy, and Law (PAL)

This academy is designed for students who are interested in the study of language, literature, history, culture, the arts, and film. A partnership with the American Film Institute highlights the community arts and the importance of the humanities in academic and college-preparatory work.
Political Science & Public Advocacy Pathway (PDF)
Political Science & Public Advocacy Academy Web Site


Academy of Musical Theatre

Students interested in pursuing college and professional careers in the areas of musical theater, dance, vocal music, and instrumental music in either solo or group performance will produce, act, and perform in a variety of onstage productions. Course work within the academy is designed to focus on all aspects of musical theater production including technical production, vocal and instrumental music, dance, and dramatics. Students in all academy strands (dance, theater, vocal and instrumental music) will be integrally involved in all aspects of musical theater production, giving the students a solid foundation for advanced preparation within the field. A partnership with the University of Maryland provides opportunities for students to take college course work in their area of interest and to work with college students and professors. The scope and sequence of the academy promotes concurrent enrollment at the University of Maryland during the senior year.
Musical Theatre Pathway (PDF)
Musical Theatre Academy Web Site


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