Classes

Howard County offers a plethora of class opportunities and career academies that provide opportunities for students to explore career paths before their graduation. Here is a list of a few STEM career academies:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Architectural Design
• Biotechnology
• Computer Programming
• Cybersecurity Networking
• PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Engineering

Extracurriculars

Clubs vary based on school, so be sure to check what your school offers! Here's a list of some awesome clubs to check out:
FIRST Robotics Competition

• Atholton
• Glenelg
• Hammond
• Mt. Hebron

Vex Robotics
Science Olympiad
Girls Who Code
Math Team
It's Academic
Other Clubs:

• Computer Science Club
• Coding/Programming Clubs
• Engineering
• Maker Clubs
• Future Health Professionals (HOSA)
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), etc.

Honor Societies

Honor societies typically reserve membership and applications to those who are upperclassmen. They are a great way to partake in community service and demonstrate passion for a subject

• Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)
• National Honor Society
• Science National Honor Society
• Technical Honor Society

Opportunities Beyond School

Internships
There are a variety of internships available in the area, including some specifically catered towards high school students!

• American Society for Engineering Education's Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
• Johns Hopkins University's ASPIRE Program