Class of 2027

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Portraits

Click the link below to schedule your Senior portrait session. Appointments required to be included in the yearbook!

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/frederick-douglass-hs-uppermarlboro-md/

Senior Packages

Purchasing a senior package is mandatory as it includes the cap and gown for graduation. The deadline is JANUARY 31, 2027. The link to purchase a senior package can be found here: LINK TO SENIOR PACKAGE

If you participated in the fundraiser last spring/summer, you will be receiving a follow up email with instructions of how to purchase your package and receive your discount based on your fundraising effort. Please do not purchase your package without referring to that follow up email first.

Parent Meeting

Please see the recording of the June 10th meeting HERE

Please see the presentation of the June 10th meeting HERE

Running form for questions HERE

Graduation Date and Time

We are excited to announce that the FDHS Class of 2027 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 19, 2027 @ 10:30 a.m. at The Show Place Arena!

Common App Information

The Common App for the Class of 2027 officially opened on August 1! Students should start or continue working on their application by completing as much information as possible in every section. Some information, such as your updated GPA, may not be available yet, and that's okay—you can update it later.

Be sure to:

Add the colleges you plan to apply to.
Continue working on your personal essay. If your essay is complete, upload it to the appropriate section of the Common App.
Review each college's application deadlines and requirements, including Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision.
A few important reminders:
Use your personal email address when creating your Common App account.
Read every section carefully and completely. This is the application that colleges will review, so accuracy and completeness are important.
Do not submit your application until all required information has been completed and reviewed.
Once school begins, you will connect your Common App to SchoolLinks. We will complete that process together when you return to school.

Staying aware of important application deadlines and making steady progress on your application will help you stay organized and avoid last-minute stress.

SAT Dates

The SAT will be administered the following dates:

College Visits

The following schools are scheduled to visit the FDHS Counselling Center. To attend the visit, please retrieve a pass FIRST from the counselling center.

Trade and Apprenticeship After High School Opportunities

Steps to Explore Maryland Apprenticeship Opportunities:

Click on the apprenticeship locator link provided HERE.
Choose the “Job Seeker/Student” option.
On the welcome page, select the county closest to you or choose “All Counties,” then select an occupation.
Choose the occupation(s) that interest you and click Search.
Review the available opportunities. Click on each one and record important information, including contact details and application requirements.
Recommended Next Steps:
Reach out to the contact person for any apprenticeship opportunities that interest you. It is okay to contact more than one program.
Use your personal email address or call the contact to introduce yourself and explain your situation.
When reaching out, you can share that you are a high school senior graduating in May and are interested in learning how you can be considered for an apprenticeship opportunity after graduation.
After making contact, it is your responsibility to:
Follow up with the program.
Stay in communication.
Complete any requested steps or requirements.

Please remember that apprenticeship programs are outside of PGCPS, so the staff at Douglass does not make hiring decisions or determine who is selected. Students must take the initiative to stay organized, follow up, and actively pursue opportunities to increase their chances of securing an apprenticeship.