SMCPS Academy Programs

St. Mary's County Public Schools offers four distinct Academy Programs to better serve a variety of students. 

Information about SMCPS Academies can be found at https://www.smcps.org/academies.

CTY Talent Search

The Center for Talented Youth identifies young people of great academic promise and offers summer programs, online programs/courses, and other services/resources.  Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth information can be found at https://cty.jhu.edu/. 

Destination Imagination

St. Mary's County Public Schools proudly sponsors the Destination Imagination (DI) program for all interested schools and teams. The Destination Imagination challenge program is a fun way to supplement school curriculum and teach kids 21st-century skills. It provides opportunities for kids to work collaboratively, solve problems, and foster their creativity. Click the links below for more information.

• Destination Imagination Overview:  https://www.marylanddi.org/about-2/program-overview/
• Destination Imagination Website: https://www.destinationimagination.org/
• Maryland Destination Imagination Website: https://www.marylanddi.org/

School-Based Enrichment Opportunities

Additional opportunities are available to students. Contact specific school sites for more information. Enrichment opportunities may include the following:

• Lego Robotics or VexIQ
• Chess Clubs
• Drama Productions
• Elementary Mathematics Challenge Competition
• Hour of Code
• Science Fair
• Yearbook Committee