Maryland's Largest School District
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.
The High School Center Programs of MCPS Preview –Virtual webinar with MCPS Multi-media Services will be held as a webinar on September 14, 2026 at 7 PM.
Presentación de los programas de los centros de escuela secundaria de MCPS: se llevará a cabo un seminario web virtual a través de webinar con los Servicios Multimedia de MCPS el 14 de septiembre de 2026 a las 8 PM.Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon) - Preguntas frecuentes (se publicará pronto)
Updated 9/4/2026
Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline 2026- 2027
September 14, 2026
The High School Center Programs of MCPS Preview
Virtual webinar with MCPS Multi-media Services
English Presentation 7 PM
Presentación en español 8 PM
Early October, 2026
High School Possibility Report will be available in ParentVUE: Documents
October 5, 2026
Application opens (on or about October 5) on ParentVUE : Online Registration
November 6, 2026
Application deadline
Last Week of January 2027
Notification of results
February 12, 2027
Deadline to Accept a Program Invitation
February 12, 2027
Deadline to appeal results (Level I, criteria-based programs only)
Updated 9/2/26
Grade 9-11 Part-Time High School Regional and Countywide Programs 2026-2027 Timeline
October 7, 2026
Round 1 Application opens
November 6, 2026
Round 1 Application deadline
December 7, 2026
Round 2 Application opens (expected)
First Week of February 2027
Round 1 Notification of results
February 12, 2027
Deadline to Accept Round 1 Invitation
Deadline to Apply for Round 2
March 2, 2027
Round 3 Application opens
Mid- March 2027
Round 2 Notification of results
The information list below is for school year 25-26 and earlier. This is archived information.
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The information list below is for school year 25-26 and earlier. This is archived information.
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The information list below is for school year 25-26 and earlier. This is archived information.
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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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The information list below is for school year 25-26 and earlier. This is archived information.
