Harford County Public Schools Magnet Programs
Due to the severe weather conditions which caused school and office closings, magnet program admission notification will be postponed until the week of March 15. We understand that the delay is unfortunate, but the additional time is needed to complete the evaluation of each student’s application.
Magnet Program Overview Video
(30 minutes)
The Magnet Program Overview Video provides information on each of the individual Magnet Programs at Harford County Public Schools that is presented during each open house. All parents and students are invited to attend the evening presentations at any school regardless of your attendance areas.
Science and Mathematics Academy
at Aberdeen High School
The Science and Mathematics Academy program provides students with the opportunity to experience challenging coursework in science, mathematics, and technology with an emphasis on research and real world application...More Details
Harford Technical High School
Harford Technical High School provides state-of-the-art facilities, with a rigorous
curriculum offered by staff who create a challenging learning environment for all
students. Faculty and staff strive to integrate academic and technical fields so
that all studies are meaningful and rewarding for all students...More Details
Admissions Information for Prospective Sophomores & Juniors (2010-2011)
Applications for 10th & 11th graders (entering in the 2010-2011 school year) will be available to download and print at www.hcps.org in mid-December 2009.
Required for Applicants to Grade 10:
End of year report card for grade 8
Report cards for 1st and 2nd marking periods for grade 9
Completed application with parent signature (10th Grade Application 
)
Deadline for these applications is February 19, 2010.
Required for Applicants to Grade 11:
End of year report card for grade 9
Report cards for 1st and 2nd marking periods for grade 10
Letter of recommendation from Technology Education instructor
Completed application with parent signature (11th Grade Application )
Deadline for these applications is February 19, 2010.
For all applicants:
You may choose one program from the list on the application.
Please be aware that admission and technical program placement are contingent upon availability of each program, as well as on space available within the overall enrollment of the upcoming class.
Global Studies Program /
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
at Edgewood High School
The Global Studies Program (GSP) at Edgewood High School provides a rigorous course of study for academically able and motivated students starting in the 9th grade, and serves as a preparatory program for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) in grades 11 and 12...More Details
Natural Resources and
Agricultural Science Magnet Program
at North Harford High School
The Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Magnet (NRAS) is composed of three clusters focusing on Large Animal / Equine Sciences, Plant Sciences, or Natural Resources Sciences. Programs provide students with the opportunity to experience challenging course work and experience science and technology with emphasis on career development and real world application. The Harford County Agricultural Economic Advisory Board, the University of Maryland , Harford Community College, and Harford County Public Schools has partnered to develop a program where each cluster will provide students with the quality background knowledge, and skills necessary for continued education or to gain entry into their work based field of choice....More Details