Northeast Consortium (NEC)

The Northeast Consortium serves students in the "base areas" of Blake, Paint Branch, and Springbrook high schools. Each campus offers a comprehensive high school curriculum plus a distinctive 'Signature Program.' More about the NEC

Questions?

Contact your child's school counselor, call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services(DCCAPS) at 240-740-2540, or e-mail our staff

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NEC High School Options Fair Information Meeting

The NEC High School Information Night for grade 8 students and families
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
James Hubert Blake High School
300 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905

Table Fair begins at 6:30 pm, presentation will begin at 7:00 pm.

Handouts from the NEC High School Information Night for grade 8 students and families: PowerPoint and Summary Sheet

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NEC High School Open House Dates

  • Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - James Hubert Blake HS
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - Paint Branch HS
  • Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - Springbrook HS

For more information about the Open Houses and specific program offerings at each school, please reference the attached flyer in English and Spanish.  

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Appeal Information 

An appeal process is in place for those who may have a unique and verifiable hardship or unforeseen circumstances that could warrant override the school assignment process.  To appeal, you must submit a letter explaining the reason for the request to the director of DCCAPS.  Appeals can be mailed to 11721 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring MD 20902 or faxed to 301-649-8155.  Please include your students name, MCPS ID number, parent/guardian signature, and phone number.  Appeals are due by Friday, April 5, 2019.  Please review the Appeal Information Letter and Optional Appeal Form. 

Enroll in NEC

Do you live within the NEC boundaries? Need to enroll your child in high school?
Contact us at 240-740-2540.

Questions?

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the NEC, contact your child's school counselor, or call Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services(DCCAPS) office at 240-740-2540.

Blake HS

Signature Programs

  • Arts and Communication
  • Humanities and Public Service

More about programs at Blake HS 

Paint Branch HS

Signature Programs

  • Academy of Science
  • Academy of Media

More about programs at Paint Branch HS

Springbrook HS

Signature Programs

  • Academy of Information Technology
  • Academy of Engineering (PLTW) 
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) 

More about programs at Springbrook HS

All About the Choice Process

The Northeast Consortium (NEC) Program Booklet has general and specific information about the three schools in the NEC.