Student Services

Scheduling for the 2021-2022 School Year Course selection for the 2021-2022 school year has been extended for students and parents until January 18th. Log on to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ to register for 2021-2022 courses. All students should register for a total of seven credits and four alternate credits. Keep in mind if you select a ½ credit class for an alternate you…

Monday, January 11, 2021 Join us for an information night to help you make decisions regarding your class schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. All events will take place via Google Meet. To join the rooms, you will need to be logged into your HCPSS account. Parents, we ask that you please use your child's account in order to join…

From the HCPSS: Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard (Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to career opportunities in the United States Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline and civic responsibility. Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend…

Students and families, The Advanced Placement (AP) testing program for the 2020-2021 school year has been modified to allow for the maximum flexibility when registering for exams. Students and teachers are navigating the change to the 4x4 block schedule while dealing with the uncertainty of the health and safety for spring testing. The changes below will hopefully help students feel…

Visit the Virtual College Visits Google Doc to see a list of colleges and universities offering virtual visits. This list will be updated regularly. Check back weekly for new listings. If you are interested in a virtual visit with a university that is not listed, please contact Judy DeMasi at judy_demasi@hcpss.org for assistance. If you have any questions about applying…

Juniors and Seniors! If you would like to attend a virtual college visit, please fill out the College Visit Sign Up form. If you've already signed up for one of the colleges on the list, please do not sign up again as we already have your spot reserved. If you sign up for a college visit, you will be emailed…

Financial Aid Services at Howard Community College is very excited about our upcoming virtual FAFSA workshops. In previous years, HCC sent a team of financial aid representatives to assist students and parents with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In an effort to provide the same service while keeping HCC staff and HCPSS students, staff…

The 2021-2022 FAFSA opens up in less than a month! Try to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, as this can greatly impact the amount of federal financial you receive. Your state also provides financial aid from your FAFSA. Everyone should complete and submit the FAFSA! The application opens October 1, 2020. The state deadline to…

Taking the SAT at OMHS? Dates the SAT will be administered at OMHS: 9/26, 10/3, 11/7, 3/13, 5/8, 6/5 (these are subject to change). For more information about the SAT, please visit the CollegeBoard website. [NOTE: the administration scheduled for 12/5 has been canceled.] Check the morning of testing to make sure nothing has changed with your testing location! Before…

Attention Dual Enrollment/CC parents and students! Please join us for an OMHS Dual Enrollment virtual general information session on Tuesday, September 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We’ll provide some general information on the registration process, and be able to answer specific questions. Contact ashleigh_magrin@hcpss.org for more information. You will need to log on to the Google Meet through…