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The Grade 3 universal review process and lottery for Centers for Enriched Studies will be conducted in late March 2021 with parents receiving their student’s personalized results via U.S.P.S. the week of April 19, 2021, letters have been mailed.
For questions about the admission process, send an email to DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org.
CES FAQ for the 2020-2021 School Year
2020-2021 CES Parent/Guardian Letter ( Carta en español )
**NEW** Summer 2021 Application (for students who were not enrolled at the time of admission)
Winter 2021 Information for Private and Homeschool Students ( information )
Recording of the January 13, 2021 Parent Meeting: English and español
Last Updated: May 25, 2021
Who is this information for?
The documents and information listed are for Grade 3 students seeking more information about the Center for Enriched Studies.
Elementary schools that currently house a regional program include Lucy V. Barnsley, Chevy Chase, Clearspring, Cold Spring, Dr. Charles R. Drew, Fox Chapel, Mill Creek Towne, Oak View and Pine Crest.
Elementary schools that currently house a local program include: Rachel Carson, Piney Branch, Spark Matsunaga, and Stonegate.
For additional information, contact the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services by emailing DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
Results of the Grade 5 universal review and lottery were mailed on Monday, February 22, 2021 via US postal service. See below for FAQS.
Middle School Magnet (Criteria Based) Process- Frequently Asked Questions (School Year 2020-2021) Preguntas frecuentes en español ***The FAQS include appeals information and was updated 3/24/21.
2020-2021 School Year Parent/Guardian Letter (Carta en español)
Winter 2021 Information for Private and Homeschool Students (information)
The Parent Presentation for Eastern and Takoma Park from December 21, 2020 can be viewed here: English and español.
The Parent Presentation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Roberto Clemente from December 22, 2020 can be viewed here: English and español.
The documents and information listed are for Grade 5 students and their parents
More information: Contact Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services by emailing DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
Updated May 25, 2021
The eligibility letters are available in both the StudentVUE and ParentVUE in the document folder. The application is posted in the ParentVUE. Ensure you have activated your ParentVUE account. For questions about accessing the ParentVUE, contact your local middle school.
Parent guide to application tool, video and FAQs.
*New: Current Grade 8 families who are new to MCPS since November 2020 or will be new next school (in Grade 9) year can email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org for application information. The deadline for the summer application is July 9, 2021.
Parents and their Grade 8 student(s) were invited to attend the High School Regional/Countywide Application Program Preview Presentation (Virtual) on September 23, 2020 the recordings are here: English, Español
High School Application Programs At A Glance, Eligibility and Open House Dates for Grade 8- 2021-2022 Options (posted 9/16/20) (List by High School Cluster)
Updated June 14, 2021