Information on this page has been provided by the School Counseling team at Meade Middle School to help current 7th grade students (and families) better prepare for the transition into 8th grade. The information below will address the upcoming scheduling process for the 2022-2023 school year.
Counselors will visit 7th grade classrooms during the third week of February to assist students in selection their courses for next year. Course selection is done through the Student Portal on PowerSchool.
Parents/guardians may review those course requests in Parent Portal.
Using a computer/lap top, parents/guardians can approve the course requests or request changes to their student's requested courses. More information about this timeframe to come.
Parents/guardians: To view, approve and/or change your child’s course request for the 2022-23 school year, follow the Course Request Verification Directions below. This process must be completed on the web-based portal, the mobile app cannot be used. This portal will be open later this Spring.
Course Request Verification: Parent Portal Directions - English
Course Request Verification: Parent Portal Directions - Español
Phys. Ed./Health
Band & Orchestra
Chorus & Music Goes Global
World Languages (Spanish & French)
Tech & Healthy Living
True Colors
High School Magnet Programs begin in the fall of 9th grade year.
Who can apply?
Students in grade 8 for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), Performing and Visual Arts (PVA), BioMedical/Allied Health, (BMAH), and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Both BMAH and STEM are supported by STEM. Please check the Magnet Brochure for specific qualifications for all programs (www.aacps.org/magnet). All students currently in a Magnet Program must re-apply in Grade 8 for entry in Grade 9.
When?
Between noon on October 10, 2022 and November 21, 2022 (the second Monday in October and the Monday before Thanksgiving).
What can I see now?
Go to the Magnet website (www.aacps.org/magnet). Scroll down to the bottom, and look for
The informational video at the bottom of the landing page
The brochure with Magnet qualifications
The videos under “Cup of Joe with Magnet Program Leaders”
The document “Which Magnet School would I attend?”
Learn more about the Magnet programs from our Magnet Page on our site or www.aacps.org/magnet.
Learn more from our AVID Coordinator, Mr. Anderson (canderson1@AACPS.org)
Hear from AVID students
AVID is an academic, elective program designed to prepare students to enter and be successful in college through career and college exploration.
In the AVID Program, students receive instruction in:
reading/writing across the curriculum
note and test-taking strategies
study skills
organization and
time management
Parents and guardians are required to complete the AVID application for a student to be considered for the program.
Reach out to your School Counselor, Mr. Bauer
Click Here to Request a Meeting with a School Counselor
Email Mr. Bauer (bbauer@aacps.org)