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.
Registration
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
Innovative Pathways Program – High School
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.
Gifted and Talented – 2019 Summer Institutes for Talent Development
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.
- Session I: July 1–July 12, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuition: $288 per student

- Session II: July 15–July 26, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuition: $320 per student
Location: Wilde Lake Middle School
Before and After Care available for additional cost.
- Howard County Recreation and Parks Fun Zone at Wilde Lake Middle School
For additional questions, please contact LaDonna Norjen, 410-313-6671
Registration and Information – Innovative Pathways
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.
Location: Atholton High School
Dates: June 24 – August 2
Tuition: $550 per credit
8:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m., five days a week
- Mathematics, Science, Lifetime Fitness and Health
1:30–4:00 p.m., three days a week
- All Blended Digital Courses
Location: Hammond High School
Dates: June 24 – August 2
Tuition: $550 per credit
7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Art, English, ESOL, Social Studies, World Language
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
Registration and Information – Summer Institute
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.
- Dates: July 1–July 26
- Times: 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Tuition: $650
Locations
- Clarksville Elementary School: Students entering grades K–4
- River Hill High School: Students entering grades 5-9
Before and After Care available for additional cost.
Registration this year is a 2-step process
- Complete the application form above. The application is a single page that asks for basic contact information and student names and grades. You may use a single form to complete an application for up to 5 students.
- Parents will be contacted by email in the order in which applications were completed with a link to the registration form and a unique ID number. If your student is ineligible to enroll, you will be contacted and next steps for eligibility will be discussed. Reasons for ineligibility include outstanding balances, or incorrect age or grade level for a program.
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.
Career Academies Summer Programs
Online registration opens on February 6 at 6:00 p.m.
- Dates: June 24–28
- Times: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Tuition: $200
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