Academic Information

       

    COURSE REGISTRATION

    MCPS has on its website an individual high school course bulletin that describes the course offerings of each MCPS high school.

    B-CC offers honors courses in a full range of disciplines ranging from Chemistry to  Jazz Ensemble. 

    B-CC encourages all interested students to pursue Advanced Placement Courses, which are available in most academic departments. 

    Advanced-level courses in foreign languages, math, science, and computer technology, as well as all IB courses, are also available to all B-CC students.

    Since 1996, B-CC has been a proud participant in the International Baccalaureate Program which provides a liberal arts, interdisciplinary education leading to a diploma recognized throughout the world.  In addition, students may take one or more IB courses (except Theory of Knowledge) and obtain a certificate for the successful completion of the requirements for each course.  The curriculum is based on the topics and goals identified by the curriculum board of the International Baccalaureate Office in Cardiff, Wales.

    Questions? Contact your Counselor.

    GRADING

    Evaluation is based on evidence of the attainment of the instruction and performance objectives for the student. See the MCPS Grading policy.

    Symbols and statements used to report progress and final grade calculation for the semester can be found under Grading in the Student Handbook.

    Students may choose to be evaluated on a credit/no credit basis if they meet the requirements listed under Credit/No Credit Course Options in the Student Handbook.

    INTERIMS/PROGRESS REPORTS

    Interims/ progress reports are mailed out to all students at the midpoint of the four marking periods. The interim/ progress report aims to inform parents about their child's academic progress in each subject area. Interims or progress reports are the same. Parents are always encouraged to contact teachers with questions and concerns regarding their child's performance.

    REPORT CARDS

    Report cards are distributed during special homeroom dates, except the end-of-year report cards, which will be mailed to students' homes.