About PGCPS

School Year 2026-2027 Specialty Programs Applications

Attention Parents and Families!

Prince George's County Public Schools is pleased to offer a variety of specialty programs for students that offer a Pathway to Possibilities! The application window dates are below.

October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Academy of Health Sciences (AHS), 3D Scholars, Career Technical Education (CTE), International Baccalaureate (IB), P-TECH, Online Program, Visual Performing Arts (VPA), and Creative and Performing Arts (CPA)

November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026

- Charter Schools & K-8 Specialty Programs Lottery (Immersion and Montessori)

November 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Lottery

Apply TODAY!

IMPORTANT

A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.

Program Location Disclaimer

Specialty Program locations are determined based on district needs and may be relocated as those needs evolve.

Prekindergarten - Grade 8 Programs

Chinese Immersion

Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Middle School Program

French Immersion

Montessori

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Find out how to determine eligibility and submit an application.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch

Spanish Immersion

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Center

High School Specialty Programs Application Windows

High School Specialty Program Application Window Chart

Program Name	Application Window
3D Scholars	October 6, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT) Science & Technology (S/T)	Non-PGCPS Students and 9th Grade PGCPS Students Application Window is August 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025 Non-PGCPS Students: PSAT Administration is in October There is no application for current 8th Grade PGCPS students as all 8th Grade PGCPS students are considered.
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)	Non-PGCPS, Home & Private School 8th Graders August 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025 PGCPS 8th Graders October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Career and Technical Education (CTE)	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Online Program	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
P-TECH	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Lottery Charter Schools	November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Talent Ready	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

IMPORTANT

A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.

Program Location Disclaimer

Specialty Program locations are determined based on district needs and may be relocated as those needs evolve.

View High School Specialty Programs as a Chart

View High School Specialty Programs FAQs

3D Scholars

The Academy of Health Sciences @ Prince George’s Community College

Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology Program

Career and Technical Education

Chinese Immersion

French Immersion

Spanish Immersion

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International High School at Langley Park

International High School at Largo

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Find out how to determine eligibility and submit an application.

P-TECH

Science and Technology

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program

Career and Technical Education

Child Development Associates

Adolescent Single Parent Program (ASPP)

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Arts, Media and Communication - Interactive Media Production

Arts, Media, and Communication: PrintED

Automotive Technician Program

Business Management and Finance

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Evening @ Bladensburg HS

Construction and Development: Carpentry

Construction and Development - Construction Design Management

Environmental, Agricultural and Natural Resources

Health and Biosciences

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering

Science, Technology and Advanced Trades (STAT)

Teacher Academy of Maryland

Public Charter Schools

Please view appropriate card for more details about each school.

Public Charter Schools Lottery: November - January
Attend a Public Charter School virtual open house

School Year 2026-2027 Specialty Programs Applications

Attention Parents and Families!

October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026

November 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026

IMPORTANT

Program Location Disclaimer

Prekindergarten - Grade 8 Programs

Chinese Immersion

Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Middle School Program

French Immersion

Montessori

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch

Spanish Immersion

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Center

High School Specialty Programs

High School Specialty Programs Application Windows

High School Specialty Program Application Window Chart

Non-PGCPS Students and 9th Grade PGCPS Students

Non-PGCPS, Home & Private School 8th Graders

PGCPS 8th Graders

IMPORTANT

Program Location Disclaimer

3D Scholars

The Academy of Health Sciences @ Prince George’s Community College

Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology Program

Career and Technical Education

Chinese Immersion

French Immersion

Spanish Immersion

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International High School at Langley Park

International High School at Largo

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

P-TECH

Science and Technology

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program

High School Career and Technical Education Programs

Career and Technical Education

Child Development Associates

Adolescent Single Parent Program (ASPP)

Arts, Media and Communication - Interactive Media Production

Arts, Media, and Communication: PrintED

Automotive Technician Program

Business Management and Finance

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Evening @ Bladensburg HS

Construction and Development: Carpentry

Construction and Development - Construction Design Management

Environmental, Agricultural and Natural Resources

Health and Biosciences

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering

Science, Technology and Advanced Trades (STAT)

Teacher Academy of Maryland

Public Charter Schools

Chesapeake Math & IT (CMIT) Academy South Elementary Public Charter School

Chesapeake Math & IT South Middle/High Public Charter

Chesapeake Math & IT North Elementary Public Charter School

Chesapeake Math & IT North Middle Public Charter School

Chesapeake Math & IT (CMIT) Academy North High Public Charter School

College Park Academy Public Charter School

Friendship Aspire Bowie STEM Public Charter

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School

Imagine Leeland Public Charter School

Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School

Imagine Morningside Public Charter School

Legends Public Charter School