Coming Soon: Applications Open for High School Regional/Countywide Special Programs and Montgomery Virtual Academy

MCPS students have a vast array of opportunities at their local high school, as well as regional/countywide programs. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Grade 8 students will have the opportunity to apply for Regional/Countywide Special Programs using the high school common application found in ParentVUE. Additionally, students in Grades 9-11 may apply for career-readiness programs. Information sessions will be available for students and families, and all dates can be found on the special programs webpage. 

Applications will be open until Nov. 3. Programs-At-A-Glance, Eligibility, Frequently Asked Questions and October open house dates are available on this website: http://paramorphia.fc-daudenzell.com/curriculum/specialprograms/high/.            

NEW THIS YEAR: Students in Grades 2-12 can apply to the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) during two admission periods in alignment with the MCPS Regional/Countywide School Application Programs. The first round will run from Tuesday, October 10 through Friday, November 3, 2023 and is for entry into the 2024–2025 school year, as well as the  waitlist for Semester 2 of the current 2023–2024 school year. The second round, which will run from Friday, January 5 to February 9, 2024, is for the waitlist for the 2024–2025 school year. The MVA has an additional application that will be made available in ParentVUE. Both the common application and the MVA application must be completed for students to be considered for the MVA. 

The MVA is a full-time online learning environment that uses a blended instructional model that uses both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent) instruction. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students. 

There will be an informational webinar for all interested families on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 PM.  For more information, visit the MVA webpage here: http://www2.fc-daudenzell.com/schools/virtualacademy/news-index/2023-2024-school-year/