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MCPS Summer Programs

 

If you are making an In-Person Payment at 15 West Gude, please bring cash and the exact amount or a money order. Payment for Session 1 courses is due by Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Payment for Session 2 courses is due by Monday, July 13, 2026. Click here for the In-Person Payment dates.  

 

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In-Person High School Summer School Program

  • In-person at six regional sites
  • Student Day: Classes meet daily (Mon-Thurs) 
  • 8:00AM - 2:30PM 
  • Dates:
    • Session 1: July 7 - July 21
    • Session 2: July 23 - August 6

Each .5 credit course lasts nine days

Breakfast and lunch are provided

  • Students may only take one course per session 

Who is eligible? Any MCPS (rising 9th-12th grade) high school student in need of replacing or taking original credit for graduation required courses. Students will register with their school counselors.

New Elective Course!

MCPS Summer School is pleased to announce a new elective!  College Essay Writing and Test Prep is a new course for high school students running Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM entirely virtual (this is an update), July 7-21st or July 23-Aug 6th.  The program focuses on building student confidence and reducing test anxiety through expert-led instruction. Upon successful completion of the summer elective, students will earn a .5 elective credit while becoming fully prepared for the rigors of the college admissions process.

College Test Prep

See your school counselor for information about registration.

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Virtual High School Summer School Program

Virtual/Online Only

Course Information:

Classes meet daily (Mon-Thurs) 7:00 - 8:30 PM

  • Dates:
    • Session 1: July 7 - July 21
    • Session 2: July 23 - August 6
  • Blended learning opportunity with 13.5 hours of required synchronous instruction, and approximately 30-40 hours of asynchronous work per course
  • Each .5 credit course lasts nine days
  • Students may only take one course per session
  • Virtual Courses: 
  • Honors Health Education
  • Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS)
  • Foundations of Engineering and Technology (FOET)
  • All other courses will be offered in the regional sites (in person)

Who is eligible? Any MCPS high school student in need of replacing or taking original credit for graduation-required courses (virtual courses listed above). Students will register with their school counselors.

See your school counselor for information about registration.

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Ignite Middle School Academy

Ignite Summer Academy offers Math and Literacy Boost at six regional sites this summer.  Students engage in project-based math and literacy projects to prepare for the upcoming school year.  Students will have fun learning! 

Course Information:

  • Dates: July 7-August 6, 2026, Monday- Thursday
  • Daily schedule: 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
  • Breakfast and lunch are provided  
  • Students enroll in one session
  • Locations: 

    • Argyle Middle School

    • Eastern Middle School

    • Forest Oak Middle School

    • Francis Scott Key Middle School

    • Rocky Hill Middle School 

    • Julius West Middle School

Registration: Registration is now closed. Registration was open from March 23 to May 29. We are no longer accepting new students.

Fees: Full Tuition: $104.25, Tier 1: $41.75, Tier 2: $29.25 (*Fees include processing fee)

*Tuition payments can be made on School Cash Online the week of April 7.*

After Summer School Programming

After-school recreation activities will be available for a fee. Information will be sent once students are registered.

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Help Desk Link

If you would like help with registration, please reach out to your school counselor.
This form is for help requests only: questions and requests for changes or clarification.
 

Summer School Refund Form

This form may be used for the High School Summer School Program and/or Ignite Middle School Academy. 

High School Summer Local Programs

  • Some high schools may be offering credit courses.
  • Credit recovery options may be available at local programs at no cost to students.
  • Please reach out to your student’s high school to determine if there are opportunities available.

Who is eligible? This is dependent on the local school program

ELO SAIL

Extended School Year (ESY)