Applying to CTC is a competitive application process that involves both the high school and CTC. It is a fair process that includes reviewing grades, attendance and a shadow evaluation. Some programs have pre-requisites and additional acceptance criteria. When enrollment requests outnumber a CTC program's seating capacity, preference for enrollment is often given to underclassmen who have the opportunity to complete the full program for a completer for graduation. Specific course information is outlined in the individual program descriptions and in the FCPS course guide.
The shadowing & application process takes place the year before the student would like to enroll and runs November through February each school year. Applications are accepted at any time during that time period. Applications are accepted after February only for programs that still have available space. Click here to learn more about the acceptance criteria. At the conclusion of the shadowing and application process acceptance notifications are sent out via email from the Career & Technology Center to students. Students interested in applying to a CTC program must first schedule a shadow experience for the program(s) they would like to apply for. Shadowing must take place the year the application is submitted. A shadow experience in a previous year will not count, an additional shadow experience in the same year the application is submitted must be completed. Click here for more information about the shadowing process.
CLICK HERE (link coming soon!) TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION (**a shadow experience is required to apply**)
Disclaimer: The Frederick County Public Schools does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability. For more information, call the Executive Director of Legal Services, (301) 696-6851