How Does This Work?

Grade 8 students who are in the Southern Region (attending Silver Creek MS, Westland MS, Eastern MS, Takoma Park MS, Newport Mill MS, Silver Spring International MS, Sligo MS, Thomas W. Pyle MS ) will have the ability to apply to a center program at one of the five high schools in our region. If selected, that high school would become the student's new home school. 

** What if my student already goes to Silver Creek or Westland, and they still want to go to B-CC, does my student still need to apply even though it is their home school?

If your student would like to take the IB or Engineering program, we encourage them to still apply and indicate that on the form. 

How Will Students Apply?

Information will be communicated through Middle School Counselors to students and their families. The application itself will be done through the High School Possibility Process in ParentVUE starting in early October. More information on applying can be found in our How To Apply section.

What is a Center Program?

A Center Program is a program pathway of a four-year comprehensive high school course of study designed to prepare students in a specific theme or field of study through integrated experiences. Each Center Program will contain the following:

• Structure Sequence - Required pathway courses delivered through a planned four-year sequence.

• Cohorted Learning - Students are enrolled with peers in the same program pathway for shared learning.

• Real-World Experience - Hands-on learning through projects, labs, field trips, and showcases.

• Co-curriculars & Extracurriculars - Clubs, competitions, performances, and work-based learning opportunities.

• External Validation - AP, IB, dual enrollment, and industry-recognized credentials.

• Culminating Experience - Final capstone projects, portfolios, or professional internships.

Have more questions? Check out our FAQs page!