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The catalog guides students and families in planning coursework aligned with goals and interests, including career preparation, student service learning, and Maryland certificate requirements. 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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  \nJennifer Webster  \nChief Academic Officer  \nJennifer Robinson  \nChief Schools Officer  \nDiane Morris  \nExecutive Director Secondary Schools  \nJeffrey Fink  \nDirector  \nHigh Schools  \nKisha Logan  \nExecutive Director  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nJennifer Novak  \nDirector  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nLaurel Porter  \nExecutive Director Student Well-Being  \nMelissa Brunson  \nExecutive Director  \nSpecial 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  \nLaRee Siddiqui  \nCoordinator Postsecondary Access and Digital Education Program  \nEmma Bullock  \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 Learning Requirements ......... 2  \nMaryland High School Certificate of Program Completion . 3  \nAssessment Requirements ................ 3  \nMaryland High School Required Assessments ...... 3  \nProgram Choice Requirement .............. 4  \nProgram Option 1 World Language Completer ..... 4  \nProgram Option 2 CTE Com","cbCairtaA07uOjC8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairtaA07uOjC8","pdf",4985638,126,"English","# Graduation and Assessment Requirements\n## Graduation Requirements\n## Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School\n## Career Preparation Requirements\n## Student Service Learning Requirements\n## Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion\n## Assessment Requirements\n## Maryland High School Required Assessments\n## Program Choice Requirement\n## Program Option 1 World Language Completer\n## Program Option 2 CTE Completer\n# General Information\n## Work-based Learning Release Time\n## Grading and Reporting\n## Weighted GPA\n## Promotion\n## Academic Eligibility\n## National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility\n## Course Offerings\n## Course Levels","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Catalog of Approved High School Courses 2026-2027?\",\"answer\":\"It helps students and families plan an academic course program that aligns with graduation goals and post-graduate interests, including guidance on required coursework and program choices.\"},{\"question\":\"Which graduation and assessment topics are covered in the catalog?\",\"answer\":\"The catalog includes graduation requirements, credit policies, career preparation and student service learning requirements, Maryland certificate of program completion, and Maryland high school required assessments.\"},{\"question\":\"How should students use the catalog to plan their courses?\",\"answer\":\"Students are encouraged to choose courses thoughtfully with help from parents/guardians and meet with a school counselor to develop and annually review a Four-Year High School Plan.\"}]","Catalog of Approved High School Courses - 2026-2027 | PDF",318]