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Extended day program offered to students at five CCPS high schools

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit.

Priority enrollment will be given to students in Grades 11-12. Students in Grades 9-10 who register will be enrolled, space permitting. Courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning platform with deadlines set for unit completion.

Students attending North Point and St. Charles high schools are not eligible for this program since they can complete eight credits per school year within a block schedule. Students at all other CCPS high school earn seven credits a year based on a period schedule.

Registration information

Registration for Semester 2 courses opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, and runs through 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12. The registration form is linked below and opens 8 a.m. on Feb. 3.

Extended day program registration form.

Courses begin Monday, Feb. 24, and end Friday, May 23 (May 16 for seniors). Students can enroll in and earn one credit per year through this program.

Available courses:

  • Health II/Personal Financial Literacy (available to students in Grade 10 or 11 who are planning to graduate early): .5 credit for each.
    • Each course runs for six weeks.
  • Personal Financial Literacy (available to students in Grades 10-12): 1 credit.
  • Exploring Computer Science (technology education credit): 1 credit.
  • Art I (fine arts credit): 1 credit.
  • Fitness for Life: .5 credit and Health I: .5 credit.
    • Each course runs for six weeks.

Program details:

  • Courses are taught using the APEX/Edmentum online platform with concrete deadlines set for unit completion.
  • Students are not able to enroll in the program if they have an early release schedule (such as principal waiver).
  • Students will receive report card grades for these courses; grades will be factored into the student’s GPA. Grades and attendance will impact eligibility.
    • Semester 1 grades will be reported on the second-quarter report card.
    • Semester 2 grades will be reported on the fourth-quarter report card.
    • Parents are encouraged to monitor their child’s academic progress through ParentVue.
  • Grades are comprised of written assignments in a digital platform, unit quizzes and tests that must be submitted through APEX/Edmentum.
  • Students will be required to synchronously meet with their teacher via Zoom one day per week, Monday and/or Wednesday, between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m.
  • Students not attending and/or completing work will be removed from the program.
  • Students must use their school-issued computer and have a reliable internet connection to participate in the program.
  • Students should keep the Zoom app updated and look at their calendar in StudentVue for class invites. It is the responsibility of the student to join class and complete assignments according to deadlines set by the teacher.

Parents and students with questions should contact their child’s school counselor.

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools providpes 28,162 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).