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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A kid who is struggling would likely have taken the class in summer school. That was also an option for your son as well. But don’t know the rule - only that we were told the same last year. Mine just took electives to fill the time.

And your son is right about needing a recommendation from the school counselor - and one that’s timely. [/quote]

Thank you!

Anyways, just found what I was looking for: https://coursebulletin.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/Home/Introduction says to be a full time student one needs to be registered in atleast four high school credit courses, and
IHC-RA: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ihcra.pdf and https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/280.98.pdf talk about how to go about getting permission to be a part time student.

I guess the counselor may still refuse to sign off on 280-98 depending on the reason for changing to part time.[/quote]
You indeed found the requirement. Minimum 4 courses at HS is the standard across all HS for seniors. Usually this is paired with students working or attending MC also. As others have said, this can be a concern if your DC is intending on going to a 4 year college after HS. It’s not just about admissions. If DC essentially took a year off when most college bound students are taking their most rigorous year, they are missing the opportunity to improve their study and time management skills and are likely to struggle their first semester at college.

There are two other options your DC can pursue. Take the English course through Online Pathway to Graduation (OPTG) this fall (still has to stay enrolled in HS English 12 until the credit is earned.) Then either graduate early (Dec) and drop remaining fall semester classes.

Or stay with the 4 HS classes for fall and then enroll full time at MC for the spring semester which would have to include English 101 and graduate with the HS peers.[/quote]

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