Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering an extended-day credit opportunity to students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools. Students can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit. The extended-day credit program offers students with two semester options to take a course.

Currently, students at Lackey, La Plata, McDonough, Stone and Westlake earn seven credits per school year based on a period schedule. Students at North Point and St. Charles high schools are not eligible to complete extended-day credit courses since they already complete eight credits per school year on a block schedule.

Extended-day credit courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning platform with deadlines set for unit completion. A registration link is below for interested students and parents. A student is not considered registered for a course until the registration form is fully completed.

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Semester 1 courses begin Monday, Oct. 21, and end Thursday, Jan. 17 (12 weeks, not including winter break). Semester 2 courses begin Monday, Feb. 24, and end Friday, May 23 (May 16 for seniors). Students can enroll in and earn one credit per semester through this program. Priority enrollment will be given to students in Grades 11-12. Students in Grades 9-10 who register will be enrolled as space permits.

Semester 1 course dates: Oct. 21 – Jan. 17 (registration opens 8 a.m., Sept. 23)

The Semester 1 registration window is open from 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 23, through 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Available courses include the following:

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

Semester 2 course dates: Feb. 24 – May 23 (May 16 for seniors) (registration opens 8 a.m., Feb. 3, 2025)

The Semester 2 registration window will be open from 8 a.m., Feb. 3, through 6 p.m., Feb. 12.

Available courses include the following:

• Health II/Personal Financial Literacy (available to students in Grade 10 or 11 who are planning to graduate early): .5 credit each course. 
  • 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 and Health I: .5 credit per course. 
  • Each course runs for six weeks.

Course Details:

• Courses are taught using the APEX/Edmentum online platform with concrete deadlines set for unit completion.
• Students are not able to enroll in extended day courses if they have an early release schedule (such as principal waiver).
• Students will receive report card grades for extended day original credit courses and 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 in January.
  • Semester 2 grades will be reported on the fourth quarter report card in June.
• 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 must use their school-issued computer and have a reliable internet connection to participate in the program.
• The Zoom app should be updated, and students will 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 school counselor.

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 27,765 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).