The Signature theme is a way of teaching
the traditional high school curriculum in
a fresh and interesting way that connects
academic learning to real-life issues and
problems. Some eighth graders may think
they want a career in
the arts, computers,
engineering, health
care, international
business, law, or
media, and these
students will be able
to pursue these
interests in depth.
Most students will
probably change their
minds about their
career many times.
Therefore, the
curriculum at each
campus is designed
to prepare students
for further education.
All three schools offer the regular comprehensive
high school program. At each
school students develop skills for success
such as problem solving, communicating
ideas, and collaborating in teams to produce a
product.
All students within the Consortium
attendance area who do not reside within
walking distance of their assigned
school—as defined by the Montgomery
County Public Schools—are provided
with bus transportation.
All three schools offer a variety of Honors
and Advanced Placement courses, on-level
classes, and programs for special education
and ESOL students.
Academic and career themes help
students make the connections among
learning, college, and career possibilities.
Studies show that students are highly
motivated and become strongly engaged
with course work that is relevant and
centered around hands-on learning
experiences.
All three schools offer athletic and extracurricular
programs comparable to those
available at all other Montgomery County
high schools. In addition, each school offers
extracurricular activities based on the
Signature theme and
the special interests
of students.
The base area is a
geographic preference
area that is
based on a student’s
home address. It
provides students
with a preference to
attend a high school.
No. Students are guaranteed their base school only if it is written as their first choice on their student Choice Form, or if it is the second choice on the form AND their first choice is not available. All other student assignments are derived through a lottery process, based on student ranking of choices.
For specific questions or comments about
specific course offerings, contact the
Signature coordinator at the high school.
It is possible a school will be available only to base area students prior to the start of the school year if a school, or a specific grade-level, is at capacity.
