Apply Now - High School Specialty Programs Applications Now Available
Application dates for the 2024-2025 school year.
A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.
| Program Name | Application Window |
| 3D Scholars |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
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August 1, 2024-September 16, 2024 There is no application for current 8th Grade PGCPS students as all 8th Grade PGCPS students are considered. |
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Non-PGCPS 8th Graders - August 1, 2024-September 16, 2024 PGCPS 8th Graders - October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
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| North VPA South VPA |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
| Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
| International Baccalaureate Program (IB) |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
| Online Program |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
| P-TECH |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
| Lottery Charter Schools |
November 1, 2024 - February 7, 2025 |
| Talent Ready |
October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024 |
PGC = Prince George’s County
PGCPS =Prince George’s County Public Schools
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High School Specialty Program |
Location(s) |
Students considered |
Grades Accepted into Program |
Application Required |
Essay Required |
For more information view the website listed for the respective program. |
Application |
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PGCPS Students |
PGC residents |
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3-D Scholars Program |
Charles H. Flowers HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th, 10th & 11th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
3D Scholars | |
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Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT) |
DuVal HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application. |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology | |
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Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)
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Prince George’s Community College |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George's Community College | |
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Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) HS |
Various Locations |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
HS: 9th - 10th |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
North VPA South CVPA |
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)* *All programs are listed below. |
Various Locations |
PGCPS Students |
Rising 9th-11th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Career and Technical Education |
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CTE Programs |
Construction and Development
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Business Management & Finance
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Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism
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Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
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Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources
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Arts, Media and Communication
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Transportation Technologies
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Information Technology
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Health and Biosciences
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Human Resources Services - Education
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security (cont.)
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Evening High School Program
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Adolescent Single Parent Program |
Career Research and Development |
Apprenticeship Maryland Program |
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Immersion Programs |
Central High School (Rising French Immersion 12th graders) |
Current Immersion 8th grade students |
PGCPS 9th-11th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and the Immersion Language |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
No |
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Students who want to test into Immersion that are not currently in Immersion must apply to take the test. Testing application is due March 15th for the following school year. Immersion Placement Test Application Current PGCPS Immersion 8th graders must complete the continuity form (available from the school) and return by closing date. |
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International Baccalaureate Program (IB) |
Various High Schools |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th and 10th grade students |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
Yes |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
International Baccalaureate (IB) | |
| PGCPS Online Campus
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Virtual |
PGCPS students and |
7th - 12th grade |
Yes |
Yes | No | ||
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P-TECH |
Frederick Douglass High School |
PGCPS students and Residents of Prince George's County |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes | No | ||
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Science & Technology Program (S/T) |
Charles H.Flowers Eleanor Roosevelt Oxon Hill |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
Science and Technology Program | |
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Talent Ready |
Largo High School |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th grade students |
No |
Yes |
No |
Talent Ready | |