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2025-2026 Attendance Information and Resources Research is clear that showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success, starting from pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year or 2 a month) can drastically affect a student’s academic success at each grade level. By the 6th…

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Course Placement Form In preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, students have received course placement recommendations based upon multiple criteria, including classroom performance, student interest, and results on standardized measures. As we work together to provide students with the most challenging courses in which they can be successful, we are offering families the opportunity to make adjustments to the recommended…

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Please read the Car Rider Drop-Off Guidelines for important guidelines regarding car drop-off procedures at FQMS.

Student online registration is now available. If your student is new to the Howard County School System and you would like to register him/her online, click here. Frequently Asked Questions regarding enrollment. For complete instructions, click here. Required documents include: Parent/guardian identification Lease or deed Utility bill Student evidence of birth Proof of parental/guardian relationship Proof of immunizations Special Education…

Begin to stay up-to-date with your child’s classroom. Check schedules and attendance records View report cards Here are some helpful links: * To access resources, parents should visit HCPSS Connect at www.hcpss.org/connect * Instructions for parents that forgot their username or password, click here http://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/hcpss-connect-password-reset.pdf * Account activation support for parents new to HCPSS, click here http://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/connect-account-activation-new-parents.pdf * Account access…

The HCPSS Online School Payment (OSP) website is where parents are able to pay for student school activities and fees by debit or credit card online using a secure web browser at their convenience, 24 hours a day. OSM, Inc. does charge a 4% handling fee for this service. Parent Guide to Making Online Purchase A step-by-step guide for purchasing…