Student Resources
For Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th
Family Resources
Get an early start on college and career preparations by exploring college requirements and setting career goals.
High School Scheduling Video
Forms
How to enroll your child.
The Howard County Public School System is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Preventing bullying is an important part of this goal and HCPSS recently launched a new bullying reporting tool that allows students, staff and family members to easily and confidentially report incidents of bullying.
Internet Safety Resources
The Howard County Library, in partnership with the Howard County Public School System, has published a comprehensive booklet that covers cyberbullying, cyberethics, and the protection of personal information.
The SafeKids website offers guidelines for parents, suggested online rules for kids while using the Internet, family contracts for safe Internet usage, and numerous articles that discuss current issues related to Internet safety.
Netsmartz is a great resource for parents and guardians; educators; and, teenagers. For parents and guardians, it provides information on what the general issues are, online safety tips, and real-life stories.
Curricular Resources and Websites
Have a question about what your child is learning at Mayfield Woods?
Find out what your child will learn in:
HCPSS Curriculum
- Overview
- Course Guides for Parents of:
- Service Learning
Middle School Program of Studies
English / Language Arts and Reading
- ELA and Reading Curriculum
- Key Points in English Language Arts
- Writing Guides:
Mathematics
- Mathematics Curriculum
- Key Points in Mathematics
- Resources for Families and Community Stakeholders
- NEW! HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center (FMSC)
Related Arts
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
- Parental Rights - Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice
- Due Process for Special Education
- Understanding the Evaluation, Eligibility and IEP Process in Maryland - A Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities
Gifted and Talented Education
Approved Instructional Materials
Have you ever wondered how instructional materials are reviewed and selected in HCPSS? Check out the links below for more information:
School Supports
HCPSS promotes the mental health and wellness of each of our students to develop their unique strengths, abilities, and characteristics towards success and well-being.
Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Rainbow Representative.
Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Liaison.
HCPSS is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment and fostering strong bonds between schools, military service members and community organizations to support military-connected children and enhance the success of all students.