How to Apply
Cómo aplicar
What is a criteria-based program?
¿Qué es un programa basado en criterios?
Criteria-based applications means that students will apply for this program and be selected by a panel. Schools look at a variety of data points including student's written statements and their academic performance. There is not one data point that weighs more than any other.
Las solicitudes basadas en criterios significan que los estudiantes solicitarán este programa y serán seleccionados por un panel. Las escuelas analizan una variedad de puntos de datos y las recomendaciones de los maestros y su desempeño académico. No hay un dato que pese más que otro.
Who can apply?
Quién puede aplicar?
This program is open to current Grade 8 students who live and/or attend middle school in the Downcounty Consortium (Argyle, Eastern, Lee, Loiederman, Newport Mill, Parkland, Silver Spring International, Sligo, Takoma Park).
Este programa está abierto a los estudiantes actuales de octavo grado que viven y / o asisten a la escuela secundaria en el Downcounty Consortium (Argyle, Eastern, Lee, Loiederman, Newport Mill, Parkland, Silver Spring International, Sligo, Takoma Park).
When and where do I apply?
¿Cuándo y dónde aplico?
Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline 2023-2024
September 20, 2023 - High School Preview Presentation - Broadcasted on the MCPS website
October 10, 2023- Application opens on ParentVUE
November 3, 2023- Application deadline
First Week of February 2024- Notification of results
February 16, 2024- Deadline to Accept a Program Invitation
February 16, 2024- Deadline to appeal results
Resources: Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs
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
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 2023 (sent via Connect Ed on 9/13/23)
2023-2024 Grade 8 FAQ (this document is updated as needed, please check document for updates)
Grade 8 Common Application Support Guide for Families
Instructions on how to change the language in ParentVUE. ¿Cómo cambio el idioma en ParentVUE?
We know that this process can be confusing. Here is a video that helps explain HOW to make the decision of which DCC high school to attend and some scenarios of what the decision-making process can look like.
Sabemos que este proceso puede resultar confuso. Aquí hay un video que ayuda a explicar CÓMO tomar la decisión de a qué escuela secundaria de DCC asistir y algunos escenarios de cómo puede ser el proceso de toma de decisiones.