Students enrolled in Algebra I, English 10, Government, or Biology during Summer School for original credit will participate in the summer administration of the MCAP. Additionally, any student taking one of these courses for credit recovery (or remediation if that term is more appropriate) will also need to participate in the summer administration of the MCAP if they have not previously taken the aligned content assessment. Students may take one or two subjects, each of which is scheduled daily for two hours. Daily attendance is mandatory, though exceptions may be made by the principal is extreme cases. Summer school is offered for original credit. Only one course can be taken for original credit. Geometry, and Algebra II, and Chemistry have been offered for original credit, however, offerings are based upon student requests. Various tuition-free options for Summer School for Elementary students are available throughout the County. Textbooks Necessary textbooks are provided for student use, free of charge. Upon return, students will be charged for damages beyond normal use and any lost textbooks. Wicomico County Diploma with Honors Students may work toward the attainment of a Wicomico County Diploma with Honors by pursuing a rigorous curriculum during their four-year high school career. Students must have an unweighted grades point average of 3.0 and 12 credits from designated honors level or higher courses. Wicomico County will offer this certificate in lieu of the previous Maryland State Certificate of Merit. School counselors in both the middle and high schools will assist students with questions concerning this certificate.
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