Learn More About Consortia and Special Application Programs

The Northeast (NEC) and Downcounty (DCC) consortia and high school application programs will be holding information meetings in September and October. Grade 8 students who live in the NEC or DCC will get information on high school options, Consortia schools, the Choice process and special application programs. Applications will be available at the schools and on the MCPS website in late September.

Parent information meetings are scheduled for parents of Grade 3 students in November 2017 and January 2018 for parents interested in learning about the Center for Enriched Studies (formerly known as Center Programs for the Highly Gifted).  Parent letters providing an overview of the process will be mailed home in September and additional information will also be available on the website.

In September and October, information meetings are scheduled for parents and Grade 5 students interested in learning about the Middle School Magnet Consortium and middle school magnet programs. Information on the admissions process will be available on the MCPS website in late September.