High School Programs

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.

• Grade 8 Resources
• Grade 8 Calendar
• Grade 9-11 Resources
• Grade 9-11 Calendar
• Programs

Grade 8

2024-2025 Resources: Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs

• High School Programs At A Glance for Grade 8. Includes Eligibility and Open House Dates. Programas de la escuela secundaria. Incluye elegibilidad y fechas de reuniones.
• High School Application Programs Eligibility listed by High School Cluster
• Current Grade 8 High School Application Preview (Coming Soon!)- Resource for parents, students and schools -Vista previa de la solicitud actual de escuela secundaria de octavo grado (será publicada pronto): recurso para padres, estudiantes y escuelas.
• Directions for private and home schooled students.
• Parent/Student Letter for HS Regional/Countywide Programs, September 2024 (Coming Soon!)
• 2024-2025 Grade 8 FAQ (this document is updated as needed, please check document for updates) Preguntas frecuentes
• Screencast on how to access the applcation. Vídeo sobre cómo acceder a la aplicación.
• Grade 8 Common Application Support Guide for Families - Guía de soporte para la aplicacion
• ParentVUE Support Guide / Guía de Ayuda para Usar ParentVUE
• Instructions on how to change the language in ParentVUE.¿Cómo cambio el idioma en ParentVUE?
• Request support from your student’s counselor with accessing the application (starting on 10/4/2024). Solicite ayuda al consejero de su estudiante para acceder a la solicitud (a partir del 4/10/2024).

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, coming soon)
Presentación en español 8 p.m. (grabación, será publicada pronto)

Early October, 2024
Eligibility Reports available in ParentVue

October 4, 2024
Application opens (on or about October 4) on ParentVUE

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)