World of Work Requirement (Career Preparation)

The Howard County Public School System requires that all students be given the opportunity to complete the following three instructional activities in Career Preparation:  

• Develop and update an individual career plan for at least two consecutive years
• Participate in a job interview simulation
• Complete a qualifications brief or resume acceptable for seeking employment

Career preparation activities in the junior year include an opportunity to participate in a junior interview clinic.

By the end of September of their senior year, students should have documentation on file in the Counseling Center that they have completed a career plan, a resume, and an interview.

Student Service Requirement

The Maryland State Board of Education stipulates that all students in Maryland public schools must complete student service requirements in order to earn a high school diploma. Most Howard County public school students complete the service requirement at the middle school level. Those students who do not, or who transfer into Howard County Public Schools from out-of-state or nonpublic schools, will be required to perform service learning as follows:

Time of Student's Transfer # of Hours

9th Grade (either semester) 75

10th Grade (either semester) 50

11th Grade (first semester) 40

11th Grade (second semester) 30

12th Grade (first semester) 15

12th Grade (second semester) 10