1. When will I learn my child’s status?
Students will be notified by U.S. mail during the first week of March.
2. How many students will be admitted to the Science and Mathematics Academy?
55 students will be admitted to the Science and Mathematics Academy. A waitlist will be maintained in the event openings become available.
3. What if my student applied to multiple magnet programs and is also accepted to Harford Technical High School, Global Studies/International Baccalaureate, or Natural Resources/Agricultural Sciences?
Students admitted into more than one magnet program have the option to select the program of their choice. Students will be notified of their admission status by each magnet program.
4. If my student is placed on the SMA waitlist, but accepts admission to another magnet program, can my student remain on the SMA waitlist?
We allow them to remain on our waitlist until the first day of the school year.
5. When and where will summer Geometry be offered?
Summer Geometry is offered to all students needing Geometry, regardless of their status as an admitted student or waitlisted student. Waitlisted students who do not take summer Geometry will be withdrawn from consideration.
Summer Geometry runs from during the month of July from 7:30 AM – 2 PM at AHS. There is no cost for students to attend. Students may not miss a single day as they must complete 120 in-class hours to receive full credit for the course.
Students must earn a B or better to be admitted to the SMA.
6. Can a student find out where they are on the waitlist?
This information will be shared only after a full complement of 55 freshmen has been determined.
7. What happens after my student has been accepted?
Accepted students will receive a packet of information including information about transportation, class registration, extracurricular opportunities, and Geometry registration. A meeting for accepted students will be held in May.
8. Will my child be provided transportation?
Yes, Harford County Public Schools will provide transportation at no cost. The bus pickup is not door to door. Students may be required to travel to a depot stop for pickup. HCPS determines the pickup locations after all admitted students’ home locations are entered into the database and analysis is complete. Students will be notified of their pickup site and location in early August.
9. What if I would like to aska questions of a parent or current student?
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