About Montgomery Central

• The MCPS Alternative School (grades 6-12).

• Students are working toward a Virginia High School Diploma.

• Students stay connected to their home school for testing and graduation purposes.

• Students fulfill compulsory attendance through: 5-day a week attendance.

• The student daily schedule is individualized.

• Small school setting (approximately 50 students).

• Bus transportation is provided within the attendance zone.

• Students SOL Test at assigned grade levels.

• MCPS employees provide instruction and assessment.

• Enrollment criteria: be of school age and residing in Montgomery County.

• Enrollment process: may be placed through a disciplinary hearing, through an IEP or 504 team, or a school-based referral.  Important that other school-based interventions have been employed (SAP, FBA/BIP, etc).

• Montgomery Central placements are reviewed each marking period.