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Barnes  \nSuperintendent  \nDear Student,  \nThe Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) offers a wide variety of courses for highschool students. The Catalog of Approved High School Courses can help you and your parents/ guardians create an academic plan that aligns to your goals and interests. Please choose courses thoughtfully and with help from your parents/guardians to ensure you are on track to graduate and have the skills necessary for your post-graduate plans.  \nAs you review the catalog, you should consider:  \n• What courses are required for graduation?  \n• When will you take each required course?  \n• What are your interests and areas in which you wish to develop?  \n• What courses are best suited to achieve your goals?  \nTeachers, school counselors, and administrators are committed to supporting you at every stage of your learning. I strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment with your school counselor to develop your Four-Year High School Plan and meet with a counselor annually to review your plan and select courses for the upcoming school year. Please speak to a trusted adult if you need help overcoming barriers along the way. High school is an exciting time of your life, and I encourage you to explore opportunities and challenge yourself as you plan an academic program that moves you toward reaching each milestone of your journey.  \nI wish you the very best as you pursue your dreams!  \nSincerely,  \nWilliam J. Barnes  \nSuperintendent of Schools  \n10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 • 410-313-6600 • [www.hcpss.org](www.hcpss.org)  \nCentral Office Personnel  \nTerrell Savage  \nChief Academic Officer  \nJennifer Robinson  \nChief Schools Officer  \nDiane Morris  \nExecutive Director Secondary Schools  \nRobert Motley  \nDirector  \nHigh Schools  \nEbony Langford-Brown  \nExecutive Director  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nJennifer Novak  \nDirector  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nLaurel Porter  \nExecutive Director Student Well-Being  \nRichard Jeffries  \nExecutive Director Special Education  \nJanice Yetter  \nDirector  \nSecondary Special Education  \nCaroline Walker  \nChief Equity and Innovation Officer  \nKami Wagner  \nCoordinator  \nSchool Counseling and Student Records  \nDivision of Academics  \nJaclyn Austin  \nCoordinator  \nSecondary Science  \nKimberly Banks  \nCoordinator  \nWorld Languages  \nEric Bishop  \nCoordinator  \nPhysical Education and Health  \nDebbie Blum  \nCoordinator  \nGifted and Talented Education Programs  \nC. Renee Bos  \nCoordinator  \nSecondary Social Studies  \nMelissa Daggett  \nCoordinator Library Media  \nTerry Eberhardt  \nCoordinator Music  \nShannon Fuller  \nCoordinator  \nK-12 Reading Intervention  \nGino Molfino  \nCoordinator Fine Arts  \nLee Ann Read  \nCoordinator  \nSecondary English/Language Arts  \nJon Wray  \nCoordinator  \nSecondary Mathematics  \nJulie Wray  \nCoordinator  \nInstructional Technology  \nDeborah Puhak  \nCoordinator  \nEnglish Language Development (ELD) Programs  \nDivision of Equity and Innovation  \nRobert Cole  \nCoordinator  \nDigital Education Program  \nDaniel Rosewag  \nCoordinator  \nCareer and Technical Education  \nTable of Contents  \nGraduation and Assessment Requirements  \nGraduation Requirements ................ 1  \nCredit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School . 2  \nCareer Preparation Requirements ............ 2  \nStudent Service Requirements .............. 2  \nMaryland High School Certificate of Program Completion .. 3  \nAssessment Requirements ................ 3  \nMaryland High School Required Assessments ...... 3  \nCourses Meeting the Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Requirements .............. 3  \nProgram Choices ..................... 3","cbCaiuKusQlHmjRK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuKusQlHmjRK","pdf",2120517,120,"English","# Graduation Requirements\n## Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School\n## Career Preparation Requirements\n## Student Service Requirements\n## Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion\n## Assessment Requirements\n## Maryland High School Required Assessments\n## Courses Meeting the Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Requirements\n## Program Choices\n## Courses Meeting the Fine Arts Requirements\n## Program Option 2 CTE Completer\n## Career and Technical Education\n# General Information\n## Work-based Learning Release Time\n## Grading and Reporting\n## Promotion\n## Academic Eligibility\n## National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility\n## Course Levels\n## Special Education\n## 504\n## ELD\n## Alternative Education\n## Teen Parenting\n## Advanced Research Courses\n## Non-traditional Sources of Credit\n## Credits Taken Outside of HCPSS\n## Credits Taken Within HCPSS\n## Additional HCPSS Credit Opportunities\n## Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment\n## Course Description Diagram\n## Advanced Placement\n## Dual Enrollment\n## Opportunities for HCPSS Families to Access Free or Discounted Programs and Services\n# Career Academies","[{\"question\":\"How does the catalog help students plan courses toward graduation?\",\"answer\":\"It explains graduation and credit-related requirements, assessment expectations, and how to choose courses that match student interests and long-term goals.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of programs and supports are covered in the general information section?\",\"answer\":\"The catalog includes grading and reporting, promotion, academic eligibility, special education, 504, ELD, alternative education, and teen parenting guidance.\"},{\"question\":\"Which career and technical education options are included?\",\"answer\":\"It provides program and academy pathways, including general career and technical education information and specific academies such as computer programming/science, engineering/PLTW, and other CTE-focused options.\"}]","Catalog of Approved High School Courses - 2025-2026 | PDF",1791041895,302]