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Available Specialty Programs at-a-glance

Program choices and entrance criteria listed below by program. Click a program name to find out more information.

Program Name 

Grade(s) 

Entrance Criteria 

Creative and Performing Arts

K-5

Age 5 by September 1 (Kindergarten) or
Age 6 by September 1 (1st grade)

French Immersion 

K only

Age 5 by September 1

Montessori 


 

PreK

Age 3 or 4 by September 1

K-8

Must be currently enrolled in a full-day Montessori affiliated school

Age 5 by September 1 (Kindergarten) or 
Age 6 by September 1 (1st grade)  

Spanish Immersion/Dual Language

K only

Age 5 by September 1

Talented and Gifted

2-8

Must be TAG identified

**Early entrance options do not apply to Specialty Programs.

Other Available Programs

Prince George's County offers other programs which require separate applications not related to the Specialty Program lottery placement process.  Please contact the corresponding program office regarding applications.    Specialty Programs, Career Academies, and Charter School Application Process 

Charter Schools

For information on the application and lottery process, please visit the Charter Schools website.