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School Year 2026-2027 Specialty Programs Applications

How to Apply: High School Specialty Programs Chart

School Year 2026-2027 Specialty Programs Applications

How to Apply: High School Specialty Programs Chart

Specialty Programs Application Windows

Application dates for the 2026-2027 school year are forthcoming.

IMPORTANT

A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.

High School Specialty Program Application Window Chart

Program Name	Application Window
3D Scholars	October through December
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT) Science & Technology (S/T)	August-September Non PGCPS Students and 9th Grade PGCPS Students Non-PGCPS Students: PSAT Administration: October There is no application for current 8th Grade PGCPS students as all 8th Grade PGCPS students are considered.
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)	Non-PGCPS 8th Graders - August-September PGCPS 8th Graders - October-December
North VPA South VPA	October through December
Career and Technical Education (CTE)	October through December
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	October through December
Online Program	October through December
P-TECH	October through December
Lottery Charter Schools	November 1, 2025 through February 6, 2026
Talent Ready	October through December

Specialty Programs Information and Application Link Chart

PGC = Prince George’s County
PGCPS =Prince George’s County Public Schools

High School Specialty Program	Location(s)	Students considered	Grades Accepted into Program	Application Required		Essay Required	For more information view the website listed for the respective program.	Application
High School Specialty Program	Location(s)	Students considered	Grades Accepted into Program	PGCPS Students	PGC residents	Essay Required		Application
3-D Scholars Program	Charles H. Flowers HS	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	3D Scholars	Application
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT)	DuVal HS	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th & 10th grade students	No	Yes (Homeschool & Private school students)	No	Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology	Home and Private School Application Current PGCPS student Application
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS) Health Sciences Teacher Preparation	Prince George’s Community College	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George's Community College	Non-PGCPS 8th Grader Application PGCPS 8th Grader Application
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) HS	Various Locations	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	HS: 9th - 10th	Yes	Yes	Yes	North VPA South CVPA	VPA Application (High) Application Process
Career and Technical Education (CTE)* *All programs are listed below.	Various Locations	PGCPS Students	Rising 9th-11th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	Career and Technical Education	Application
CTE Programs	Construction and Development Electrical Carpentry HVAC Masonry Plumbing Construction Design	Business Management & Finance Accounting Business Administrative Services Business Management Academy of Finance (NAF) Business Marketing	Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism Barbering Cosmetology Culinary Arts Food & Beverage Management (ProStart)	Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way (PLTW)	Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Animal Science Natural Science	Arts, Media and Communication Interactive Media Production	Transportation Technologies Autobody Repair Automotive Technician	Information Technology IT Networking Academy (CISCO) Computer Science TalentReady InTECS - Integrating Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science
	Health and Biosciences Biomedical Science: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Health Professions: Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Pharmacy Technician	Human Resources Services - Education Early Childhood Education/Child Care Early Childhood Education/Child Development Associate (CDA) Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)	Human Resources Services - Safety and Security Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (HSEP) Program: Homeland Security Sciences Pathway Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Pathway	Human Resources Services - Safety and Security (cont.) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Army Navy Air Force Public Safety Academy	Evening High School Program Health Professions: Certified Nursing Assistant Carpentry Culinary Arts	Adolescent Single Parent Program	Career Research and Development	Apprenticeship Maryland Program
Immersion Programs	Central High School (Rising French Immersion 12th graders) Largo High School (Chinese Immersion, French Immersion and Spanish Immersion) Rising 9th-11th grade Immersion students	Current Immersion 8th grade students	PGCPS 9th-11th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and the Immersion Language PGCPS 12th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and French	Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt)	Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt)	No	Immersion Programs	Students who want to test into Immersion that are not currently in Immersion must apply to take the test. Testing application is due March 15th for the following school year. Immersion Placement Test Application Current PGCPS Immersion 8th graders must complete the continuity form (available from the school) and return by closing date.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	Various High Schools	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th and 10th grade students	Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt)	Yes	Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt)	International Baccalaureate (IB)	Application
PGCPS Online Campus	Virtual	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	7th - 12th grade	Yes	Yes	No	PGCPS Online Campus	Application
P-TECH	Frederick Douglass High School	PGCPS students and Residents of Prince George's County	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	Pathways in Technology Early College High School: P-TECH	Application
Science & Technology Program (S/T)	Charles H.Flowers Eleanor Roosevelt Oxon Hill	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th & 10th grade students	No	Yes (Homeschool & Private school students)	No	Science and Technology Program	Home and Private School Application Current PGCPS student Application
Talent Ready	Largo High School	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th grade students	No	Yes	No	Talent Ready