Howard County Public School System
Know your school choice options in the Howard County Public School System.
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In the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), students can attend their neighborhood schools or, in certain circumstances, request a transfer to schools outside their district (called interdistrict transfer), as long as there is space. They can also attend charter schools; applications are due in early August. Gifted education programs are available for elementary, middle and high school students. The district has alternative schools for at-risk students. It also provides special education services.Under the federal No Child Left Behind law, students attending a Title I school designated as “in need of improvement” have the right to attend a higher-performing school in the district.
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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
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Burleigh Manor Middle School |  |
I am currently an eighth grader and I have thoroughly enjoyed all three years at this s... | |
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Gorman Crossing Elementary School | |
The school is clean and there is a lot of order. However, the staff seems a little sta... | |
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Manor Woods Elementary School | |
I love Manor Woods. Teachers genuinely care. Administrators are involved. Safe School... | |
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