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College and Career Readiness Pathways
College and Career Readiness Secondary Navigation Activities & Events School Counseling College and Career Readiness Pathways The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future defines three distinct pathways for students to complete Post-CCR requirements. Pathways include a competitive entry college preparatory program, early college or dual enrollment program, or a career and technical education program. Dual Enrollment Students […]
Career Readiness Advisors
College and Career Readiness Secondary Navigation Activities & Events School Counseling Career Readiness Advisors HCPSS Career Readiness Advisors work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to empower students with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to make informed decisions navigating career options. Each CRA Advisor is assigned to a high school and collaborates with feeder […]
Middle School Course Registration
This page outlines HCPSS’ middle school course registration process.
Budget Fiscal Year 2025
Budgets Secondary Navigation Operating Budget Capital Budget Budget Process ESSER Reports & Audits Provide Feedback FY 25 Operating Budget Process The operating budget process is a collaborative, multi-step process involving HCPSS, the Board of Education and Howard County Government. Each step is outlined below. Accompanying links and documents are added as they become available. Learn […]
Superintendent Search
Superintendent Search Barnes Named HCPSS Superintendent The Howard County Board of Education at its public meeting on May 23 announced that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1. Barnes has served in the acting role since Jan. 10, following the retirement […]
High School Course Registration
Academics Secondary Navigation Course Catalogs Graduation Requirements High School Course Registration The high school course registration process is completed by students each year online in HCPSS Connect Synergy. Schedule modifications are made in the late winter/early spring, and final student schedules, including class periods and teachers, are available in late August. 2026-2027 School Year Español […]
Language Access Services
This page provides an overview of HCPSS’ Language Access Services, which include interpretation and translation services as well as a call center.
Military Families
Parents Secondary Navigation Support for Military Families Howard County is home to a diverse community that includes active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed services members and their children, many of whom are students in the Howard County Public School System. HCPSS ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for our students in an inclusive and […]
Elementary Report Cards
The quarterly report card is one means of communicating a student’s progress throughout the year.
Understanding the Budget Process
Budgets Secondary Navigation Operating Budget Capital Budget Budget Process Reports & Audits Provide Feedback Understanding the Budget Process Budget development for the upcoming fiscal year beings shortly after the current fiscal year budget begins and follows a standard process each year that involves the Board of Education, the Howard County Executive and County Council. Process […]