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Downcounty Consortium (DCC)
The Downcounty Consortium includes five high schools and their feeder middle and elementary schools—Blair, Einstein, Kennedy, Northwood, and Wheaton. Each DCC high school offers distinctive academy programs designed to capture students’ interest, incorporate rigorous academic course work, explore possible career pathways, and bring real world relevance to students’ education. Each year, all Grade 8 students who live in the DCC attendance area participate in the high school Choice process. Students who attend a DCC feeder middle school are also eligible to participate. Opportunities are available for parents and students to learn about the Choice process and investigate the unique academy offerings in the DCC.

News

Downcounty Consortium Highlights

GRADUATING SENIORS

CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE! BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE; WHEREVER IT MAY TAKE YOU!

Appeals Process

For students requesting to change school assignment for next year, the change can only be made through the written appeal process. Appeals are considered based on unique verifiable hardships or extenuating circumstances, and must be explained in detail in the parent/guardian's letter. Appeal requests are NOT guaranteed.

For students interested in changing school assignment, please see the following:

Read the Frequently Asked Questions about consortium appeals. An optional Appeal Form is also available.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the DCC, contact your child's school counselor, or call Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services(DCCAPS) at 301-592-2040.

Swine Flu (H1N1) Resources and Updates

Influenza porcina (gripe porcina)

Academy Programs

Montgomery Blair HS
  • Science, Math, & Technology
  • Media Literacy
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Human Service Professions
  • International Studies
Albert Einstein HS
  • International Baccalaureate Program
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Finance, Business Management, and Marketing
  • Renaissance
John F. Kennedy HS
  • MediaCom
  • Cambridge (Not Available for Incoming 9th Graders)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Tri-M: Medical Careers, Sports Medicine, and Sports Management
  • Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)
Northwood HS
  • Technology, Environmental, and System Sciences
  • Humanities, Arts, and Media
  • Politics, Advocacy, and Law
  • Musical Theatre
Wheaton HS
  • Biosciences & Health Professions
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Institute for Global and Cultural Studies
Special Programs

Guide to Countywide Programs (in multiple languages)

About Application Programs

Application programs

Open to all students in the DCC

  • Communication Arts Program (CAP)
  • Leadership Training Institute (LTI)

Open to all students in MCPS

  • Global Ecology House at Poolesville HS
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at Richard Montgomery HS
  • Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program
  • Thomas Edison High School of Technology
  • Visual Art Center (VAC) at Albert Einstein HS

See Special Programs for more information

 



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