INFORMATION ON TAKING COLLEGE COURSES RATHER THEN HS COURSES DURING SENIOR YEAR:

Senior Waiver

Students may request to substitute college credits for high school credits.

Partial Day Waiver --Seniors approved for a partial day waiver will attend classes at their high school and at a selected college or career/technical school. They will graduate with their high school class and retain full privileges as high school students. Prior approval from the Superintendent is required for this option. Students and parents must submit requests for a partial day waiver of the senior year by June 15 after the completion of the junior year for a Semester I waiver, and by December 10 of the senior year for a Semester II waiver.

Students requesting a partial day waiver must:
•  have completed all required Maryland High School Assessments and high
school service learning requirements;
• have a minimum 2.5 GPA, with a transcript reviewed by the principal;
• meet all college admission requirements and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 (level 101 or higher) college credits per semester;
•  submit documentation of enrollment in an accredited college or approved career/technical school; and
•  be recommended by the principal.

Full Day Waiver -- Seniors on full day waivers attend classes at a selected college and graduate with their high school class.  Prior approval from the Superintendent is required for this option. Students and parents must submit requests for a waiver of the senior year by June 15 after completion of the junior year for a Semester I waiver, and by December 10 of the senior year for a Semester II waiver.

Students requesting a full day waiver must:
•  have completed all required Maryland High School Assessments and high
school service learning requirements;
•  have a minimum 2.5 GPA, with a transcript reviewed by the principal;
•  meet all college admission
   requirements and enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 college credits per semester;
•  submit documentation of enrollment in an accredited college or approved career/technical school as a full-time student; and
•  be recommended by the principal.

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