Can I/my child receive credit from an online class that is not affiliated with HCPSS or the JumpStart dual enrollment program?

Current HCPSS students who are interested in enrolling in a non-HCPSS fully online class, other than a college level course, during the 2020-2021 school year should review the following information to ensure the course(s) meet MD COMAR and can be awarded high school credit. Board of Education Policy 8200 Digital Education specifies the eligibility criteria under which HCPSS students may enroll in HCPSS digital education.

When can families of high school students expect to receive their courses?

High school administrators, school counselors and data clerks have been putting together new course lists for each student in the new 4 x 4 framework. Some schools will begin sending out their scheduled classes beginning Friday, August 14, while others are still finalizing a few items specific to their schools and will have them to families during the week of August 17. This staggered timeline is necessary due to the move to the 4 x 4 schedule. Students and families are encouraged to reach out to school counselors to change courses, if needed.