January 2024
Dear High School Students:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to ensuring that every student graduates from high school prepared for college and career success. Our high schools offer a wide variety of classes and programs designed to prepare you for the future challenges of college and the workplace. This 2024–2025 High School Course Bulletin presents the extensive range of exciting courses and programs offered in MCPS. Please use the information in the bulletin as you take the opportunity to discuss the academic and career paths you want to explore with your parents/guardians, teachers, and counselor. These conversations will guide you in selecting courses to plan a learning experience that will challenge and engage you. For additional information about the high school curriculum, please visit https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/highschool/.
In addition, we ask that you reference your Naviance Student High School Graduation, College, and Career Planner as you are selecting your classes. The planner allows you to determine whether the courses you are taking satisfy graduation/career readiness education requirements so that you are college and career-ready. Moreover, the planner and your Naviance Student portfolio allow you to explore career interests and educational and professional options. You may contact your school counselor with questions about the High School Graduation, College, and Career Planner.
Each high school’s website may be accessed at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ and can be another helpful resource in addition to the information in this bulletin. The information presented on these sites provides an overview of each school, including detailed descriptions of application and career readiness programs of study offered in MCPS.
MCPS is fortunate to have highly competent and dedicated teachers, principals, school counselors, and support staff at our high schools. Preparing you for your future as a productive citizen in a global society is a responsibility we take seriously. We invite you to commit yourself to your studies with the same zeal and enthusiasm.
I urge you to enroll in challenging and rigorous courses in pursuit of your personal goals and extend my best wishes for your success as you prepare for the exciting and rewarding experiences ahead.
Sincerely,
Monifa B. McKnight, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools