Eighth graders who are interested in special programs offered in several high schools must apply by Friday, November 11th (deadline extended from November 4th). These programs start in the 9th grade, but students need to apply now. Students can see all their options in StudentVUE. Applications must be submitted through ParentVUE by the deadline. Contact your middle school counselor with questions. Additional information below:
Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline
- September 21, 2022 – High School Preview Presentation – Broadcast on the MCPS website (available 9/21/22)
- English Presentation (link will go live at 7pm on 9/21/22)
- Cable – 34 & HD 1071 (Comcast), 36 (Verizon), 89 (RCN) – 7:00 pm
- Presentación en español (el enlace se activará a las 8 p. m. el 21/09/22)
- Cable – 33 (Comcast), 35 (Verizon), 88 (RCN) – 7:00p.m.
- English Presentation (link will go live at 7pm on 9/21/22)
- October 7, 2022- Application opens on ParentVUE
- November 11, 2022- Application deadline (deadline extended, from November 4, 2022)
- First Week of February 2023- Notification of results
Grade 8 Resources
- High School Programs At A Glance for Grade 8. Includes Eligibility and Open House Dates
- High School Application Programs Eligibility listed by High School Cluster
- Instructions on how to change the language in ParentVUE. ¿Cómo cambio el idioma en ParentVUE?
- Grade 8 Common Application Support Guide for Parents and Students
- Current Grade 8 High School Application Preview– Resource for parents, students and schools
- Directions for private and home schooled students.
- Parent/Student Letter for HS Regional/Countywide Programs, September 2022 (sent via Connect Ed)
- Interest form for Virtual Middle College for students in Grade 8
- 2022-2023 Grade 8 FAQ (this document has its own updated date, please check documents for updates)
- Student request for application support (For students who want to apply and are currently unable to apply on ParentVUE with parent/guardian)
Additional resources will be added throughout the application season, please check back frequently.
Virtual Middle College for Grade 8 students
- Interest form for Virtual Middle College for students in Grade 8
Grade 9-11 Part-Time High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline
- October 7, 2022- Application opens
- November 11, 2022- Application deadline (deadline extended, from November 4, 2022)
- First Week of February 2023- Notification of results
Grade 9-11 Resources
- Grade 9-11 Programs At A Glance, Eligibility and Open House Dates
- High-Demand Career Readiness Programs Available to Rising Grade 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students in 2023-24
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