High School options include interest-based and criteria-based programs. There are programs for students entering high school as well as for those already in high school. Applications for any of these programs must be submitted in the fall of the current grade level for the following school year. Programs that begin in Grade 9 are full time programs. Programs beginning in grades 10-12 are part-time programs; students take core courses at the local high school, and the program courses offsite.
Updated 11/1/2024
Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline 2024- 2025
September 16, 2024
High School Preview Presentation - Broadcasted on the MCPS website
English Presentation 7 p.m. (recording)
Presentación en español 8 p.m. (grabación)
Early October, 2024
Eligibility Reports available in ParentVUE: Documents
October 7, 2024
Application opens (on or about October 7) on ParentVUE : Online Registration
November 1, 2024
Application deadline
Last Week of January 2025
Notification of results
February 14, 2025
Deadline to Accept a Program Invitation
February 14, 2025
Deadline to appeal results (criteria-based programs only)
Updated 10/2/24
Grade 9-11 Part-Time High School Regional and Countywide Programs 2024-2025 Timeline
October 7, 2024
Round 1 Application opens
November 1, 2024
Round 1 Application deadline
December 6, 2024
Round 2 Application opens (expected)
First Week of February 2025
Round 1 Notification of results
February 14, 2025
Deadline to Accept Round 1 Invitation
Mid- March 2025
Round 2 Notification of results
March 14, 2025
Round 3 Application opens (expected)
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Note: The IB programme at Richard Montgomery HS is a countywide, criteria- based (magnet) program. The IB programmes at Kennedy, Springbrook and Watkins Mill are regional, criteria-based (magnet) programs. |
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