High School Courses

CONCENTRATED CURRICULUM / SEMESTER SCHEDULE

The high school academic year is organized into two semesters: fall term and spring term.

Students have the opportunity to earn up to eight units of credit during one academic year upon successful completion of all course requirements.

MCPS offers courses that earn more than one high school credit. (*Dual Enrollment)

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE DOUBLE-BLOCKED FOR BOTH FALL AND SPRING TERMS.

Electricity*
HVAC*
IT Academy-Cybersecurity*
Cosmetology*
Welding*
Mechatronics*
Automation Robotics*

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE DOUBLE-BLOCKED IN ONE SEMESTER.

Nurse Aide*

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE CONTINOUS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS.

Biology 101/102*
Calculus I & II*
Automotive II & III
Carpentry II & III
Culinary Arts I & II
Early Childhood Education I
Early Childhood Education II-Internship
Computer Systems Technology II
Marketing Co-0p/Internship
TEALs
VA Teachers for Tomorrow
Fashion Careers I
Fashion Careers II

Please note that course availability is based on teacher availability and/or licensure of MCPS, SVCC, and SVHEC.

Note: If a student withdraws from a yearlong class at the end of the first semester, an “F” will be recorded for the final grade and no credit will be awarded.