I live in another county, but I would like to enroll my child in a Howard County school. Can I pay tuition to enroll my child in HCPSS?
No. A family must reside in Howard County, Maryland in order to enroll in HCPSS.
What does bona fide residence mean?
Per HCPSS Policy 9000: A person's bona fide residence is their principal residence maintained in good faith. It does not include a temporary residence or a superficial residence established for the purpose of attendance in the HCPSS. Evaluation of a person’s bona fide residence is a factual one and will be made on an individual basis.
If my child is approved for reassignment, can that decision be rescinded? Can a student who has been reassigned be returned to their designated school?
Yes, if the student has not enrolled/transferred to the approved school within 30 calendar days from the date of approval, the reassignment approval will be considered declined and will be rescinded by HCPSS.
What is junior status in the context of student reassignment?
Per Howard County Board of Education Policy 8020 Grading and Reporting: Middle and High School, To be promoted to grade 11, students must have ten credits including one English credit and one mathematics credit and two years of high school attendance.
A student must have already met these requirements prior to their move to be eligible for the junior status exception.
Are there reasons student reassignment will not be granted?
Per Howard County Board of Education Policy 9000 Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment, reassignments will not be granted for the following reasons:
We moved after the start of the school year. Can my child finish the current school year at his/her school?
Every family has an option to complete the current school year at the school in which they are enrolled. If a family moves out of Howard County, they have the same option, but tuition will be assessed.
Are the Class of 2021 graduation ceremonies still available for viewing?
HCPSS streamed each graduation live online. Archived videos are available at www.hcpss.org/commencements by selecting the applicable school on that page.
How will I provide input for the decision-making process for Compensatory Education/Recovery Services for my child?
For students receiving services through an IEP, there is a collaborative, data-based process in place to make individual decisions for students. Parent/guardian input is critical to the process of deciding a child’s need for compensatory education/recovery services as a result of the COVID-19 school closures. Before HCPSS makes any determination (offer) of these services, you will be asked to provide your input.
Will there be a state playoff and championships for the 2021 spring athletics season?
Championships and playoffs are governed by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, which voted to allow administration of Spring state championships between June 5 - 19, 2021.
The MPSSAA plans included culminating events on June 18 and 19th for high school baseball, softball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, tennis, and track and field. The tennis and track and field tournaments include a sectional regional and regional round for qualifying to the state meet.