Summer Program Registration Information
Due to the cancellation of activities on February 1, the Innovative Pathways High School Summer program (grades 9-12; formerly Comprehensive Summer School) and the Summer Institute (grades K-9) first on-site registration will now take place on Wednesday, February 6th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Homewood Center.
Online registration will now open on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
More information can be found here: https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/.
Each summer, HCPSS offers learning experiences and educational opportunities through a variety of programs and classes. The summer classes and camps are open to both Howard County and out-of-county residents.
See specific programs below for details about how and what time you can begin registration.
The Catalog will be available online as soon as possible. For questions about specific courses or options, please contact Alice Giles at 410-313-6627.
Summer School Preview at a Glance
The HCPSS Comprehensive High School Summer Program is designed to provide diploma-bound students entering Grades 9 through 12 with opportunities to support academic achievement and acceleration. The program offers high school credit-bearing courses in a variety of content areas and levels.
The Summer and Evening School Programs, along with Digital Education and other beyond school day/year academic opportunities, will be merging under the Innovative Pathways (IP) Program. There will be many course opportunities available throughout the school year through the Evening School Program.
The Snap Shot Sheet provides information in regards to course offerings, tuition, and registration. This program is an opportunity for students to have access to courses for recovery or acceleration for student success.
Contact Innovativepathways@hcpss.org with questions.
The G/T Summer Institutes provide interested students with advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year.
Catalog – G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development
Registration by mail only. Registration forms are available in the catalog. Completed registration forms can be mailed to the GT Office beginning February 1.
Location: Wilde Lake Middle School
Before and After Care available for additional cost.
For additional questions, please contact LaDonna Norjen, 410-313-6671
Online registration for English, mathematics, science, and social studies courses opens at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6. In-person registration will be held at the Homewood Center from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Online registration for Art, CRD, ESOL, Gear Up for 9th Grade, Health, Lifetime Fitness, and world language courses opens at 6:00 p.m. on March 1. In-person registration will be held at the Homewood Center from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Once a course opens, it will be available for course requests from the 1st–15th of each month.
Dates: June 24 – August 2
Tuition: $550 per credit
8:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m., five days a week
1:30–4:00 p.m., three days a week
Dates: June 24 – August 2
Tuition: $550 per credit
7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the program please contact Alice Giles in the Summer School office at 410-313-6627 or innovativepathways@hcpss.org
Online registration opens on February 6 at 6:00 p.m. Parents will also be able to complete a registration application in person at the Homewood Center on February 6 from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Before and After Care available for additional cost.
Registration this year is a 2-step process
If you have any questions regarding the program please contact Alice Giles in the Summer School office at 410-313-6627 or summer_school@hcpss.org.
Online registration opens on February 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Applications and Research Lab
Before and After Care available for additional cost.
You can mail payment to:
Applications & Research Lab
Attn: Stephanie Discepolo
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Contact: Stephanie Discepolo, 410-313-7493