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On-site and online enrollment requests for Summer Programs begins Saturday, February 1st.
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The BSAP Summer Institute program extends learning by providing acceleration and enrichment opportunities to HCPSS students entering Grades K-9.
In the morning, students take grade-level specific academic courses (reading/English and math). In the afternoon, students are offered a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Contact: SummerInstitute@hcpss.org or 410-313-1598.
The G/T Summer Institutes program provides students entering Grades 1-8 with advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year.
Rigorous instruction focusing on talent development is offered in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, technology and fine arts.
Contact: GTSummer@hcpss.org or 410-313-6671.
The Innovative Pathways high school program is designed to provide diploma-bound students entering Grade 9, and current Grades 9-12, with opportunities to support academic achievement and acceleration. The program offers high school credit-bearing courses in a variety of content areas and levels.
Traditional, face-to-face courses meet in the morning. Blended and fully-online courses are offered in the afternoon.
Innovative Pathways Course Listing
Contact: InnovativePathways@hcpss.org or 410-313-6627.
Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or achievement liaison. Before submitting an enrollment request on-site or online, please review the program descriptions, dates, times and locations. Early registration is highly recommended. Program availability may be limited during the later registration dates.
On-site registration will take place at
Homewood Center (HWC)
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, 21042
(Located behind the Board of Education Office)
and
Applications & Research Lab (ARL)
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, 21042
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday (HWC) | February 1, 2020 | 9—11 a.m. |
| Monday (ARL) | March 2, 2020 | 6—8 p.m. |
| Wednesday (HWC) | April 1, 2020 | 6—8 p.m. |
| Friday (HWC) | May 1, 2020 | 6—8 p.m. |
| Monday (ARL) | June 1, 2020 | 6—8 p.m. |
| Saturday (HWC) | June 6, 2020 | 9—11 a.m. |
| Saturday (HWC) | June 13, 2020 | 9—11 a.m. |
Online requests are submitted through the Synergy Parent Portal at the HCPSS Connect web page.
Online requests are available between the 1st and 15th of each month (except March) until course sections are filled and any student not placed in a course will be automatically added to applicable course wait lists.
| Dates | Starting Times |
|---|---|
| February 1–15, 2020 | 9 a.m. |
| March 2–16, 2020 | 6 p.m. |
| April 1–15, 2020 | 6 p.m. |
| May 1–15, 2020 | 6 p.m. |
| June 1–15, 2020 | 6 p.m. |
If HCPSS schools are closed due to inclement weather, registration will be moved to the next open SCHOOL DAY.
All enrollment requests are PENDING until HCPSS has completed program placement and full tuition is paid. Enrollment requests DO NOT guarantee placement in a program.
Payments for summer programs should ONLY BE MADE AFTER program placement has been completed. You will receive payment instructions once the student has been placed. Payments can be made by check, money order or credit card. Full payment is due prior to the program start date.
Financial assistance is available for all programs. Students currently receiving Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) through HCPSS automatically qualify for 50 percent tuition reduction. Any family demonstrating financial hardship (families not receiving FARMs or families receiving FARMs with additional financial need) may apply for tuition reduction by submitting a Financial Assistance Request form with the required documentation
| BSAP Summer Institute | Innovative Pathways | Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | Entering Grades K-9 | Entering Grade 9 Current Grades 9-12 |
Entering Grades 1-8 |
| Dates / Times Dates are subject to change. No programs meet on Friday, July 3, 2020. |
June 29- July 24 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
June 22 – July 31 Morning Face-to-Face: 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Afternoon Blended: 1:30 – 4 p.m. Mandatory Orientation for afternoon blended and fully online courses on June 22, 2020 |
SESSION I: June 29 – July 10 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SESSION II: July 13 – July 24 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Locations Locations are subject to change. |
Phelps Luck Elementary School (Grades K-4) Howard High School (Grades 5-9) |
Oakland Mills High School English, art, social studies, world languages, health, fitness, career courses and Gear Up for 9th Grade Wilde Lake High School Math, science and Gear Up for 9th Grade. ALL afternoon blended and fully-online courses (including blended health and fitness) |
Wilde Lake Middle School |
| Cost Financial Assistance is available for programs. |
$650 | $325 (0.5 credit) $550 (1.0 credit) |
$288 Session I $320 Session II |
| Transportation | Yes, Community stops | No | No |
| Meals | Lunch provided | Lunch provided | Snack provided |
| Contact | SummerInstitute@hcpss.org 410-313-1598 |
InnovativePathways@hcpss.org 410-313-6627 |
GTSummer@hcpss.org 410-313-6671 |