WCPS Student Handbook 2023-2024

Students may take one or two subjects, each of which is scheduled daily for two hours. Daily attendance is mandatory, though exceptions may be made by the principal is extreme cases. Summer school is offered for original credit. Only one course can be taken for original credit. Geometry, and Algebra II/Trig, have been offered for original credit, however, offerings are based upon student requests. Various tuition-free options for Summer School for Elementary students are available throughout the County. Textbooks Necessary textbooks are provided for student use, free of charge. Upon return, students will be charged for damages beyond normal use and any lost textbooks. Wicomico County Certificate of Merit Students may work toward the attainment of a Wicomico County Certificate of Merit by pursuing a rigorous curriculum during their four-year high school career. Students must have an unweighted grades point average of 3.0 and 12 credits from designated honors courses. Wicomico County will offer this certificate in lieu of the previous Maryland State Certificate of Merit. Guidance counselors in both the middle and high schools will assist students with questions concerning this certificate.

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