Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering an extended day credit opportunity to students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools. Students can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended day course for original credit. The extended day credit program offers students two semester options to take a course.

Currently, students at Lackey, La Plata, McDonough, Stone and Westlake earn seven credits per school year based on a period schedule. Students at North Point and St. Charles high schools are not eligible to complete extended day credit courses as they already complete eight credits per school year on a block schedule.

Extended day credit courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning platform, which students will log into through Canvas. Students may earn one credit per year through the extended day program. A registration link is below for interested students and parents. A student is not considered registered for a course until the registration form is fully completed. The registration form for Semester 1 will start accepting applications at 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 18. The form closes at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26.

Semester 1 courses begin Monday, Oct. 13, and end Wednesday, Jan. 14. Semester 2 courses begin Wednesday, Feb. 18, and end Wednesday, May 13. Students can enroll in and earn one credit per semester through the program. Priority enrollment will be given to students in Grades 11 and 12. Students in Grades 9 and 10 who register will be enrolled as space permits.

Semester 1 course dates: Oct. 13 – Jan. 14 (registration opens 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 18).

The Semester 1 registration window is open from 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, through 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26. Students can enroll in up to one full credit per school year.

Available courses include the following for ½ credit (6-week course):

· Health I.

· Health II.

· Personal Financial Literacy.

· Fitness for Life.

 

The first session of Semester 1 for ½ credit courses will run from Oct. 13 to Nov. 19. The second session is set for Nov. 24 to Jan. 14.

 

Available courses include the following for 1 credit:

· Exploring Computer Science (technology education credit).

· Art I (fine arts credit).

 

Semester 2 course dates: Feb. 18 – May 13 (registration opens 8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026).

Semester 2 registration window will be open from 8 a.m., Jan. 22, through 6 p.m., Jan. 30. Students can enroll in up to one full credit per school year.

Available courses include the following for ½ credit (6-week course):

· Health I.

· Health II.

· Personal Financial Literacy.

· Fitness for Life.

 

Students can take up to two ½ credit courses. The first session of Semester 2 for ½ credit courses will run from Feb. 18 to March 25. The second session is set for April 8 to May 13.

 

Available courses include the following for 1 credit:

· Exploring Computer Science (technology education credit).

· Art I (fine arts credit).

 

Course details

· Classes meet from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, including early dismissal days.

· Students must attend one weekly session through Zoom and complete all assignments.

· Students must have access to reliable internet service and the most up-to-date Zoom application.

· Students will receive report card grades for extended day original credit courses and grades will be factored into the student’s GPA. Grades and attendance will impact eligibility.

o Semester 1 grades will be reported on the second quarter report card in February.

o Semester 2 grades will be reported on the fourth quarter report card in June.

· Drop deadlines are Oct. 29 for Semester 1 and March 13 for Semester 2.

· Students cannot enroll in extended day courses if they have an early release schedule (such as principal waiver).

· Grades are comprised of written assignments in a digital platform and unit quizzes and tests in APEX/Edmentum.

· Parents can monitor their child’s progress in class through ParentVue.

Parents and students with questions should contact their school counselor. For school counselor contact information, visit www.ccboe.com.