Intro & Quicklinks
Counselors
Dr. Natalie Gaudette (Department Chair & College Counselor)
Counselor Bio: Dr. Gaudette has been a Professional School Counselor at CMIT Academy North High School since the 2016-17 School Year after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park School of Education with a Master’s of Education in School Counseling. Originally coming to Maryland from Connecticut, Dr. Gaudette attended the University of Maryland, College Park for her Bachelor’s Degree before completing a year of service as a City Year AmeriCorps Member working at Kramer Middle School in Southeast DC. Dr. Gaudette is passionate about postsecondary education access for all students and believes that all students have the ability to succeed if given the resources and support to do so. As such, Dr. Gaudette successfully defended her Doctoral Dissertation in the Fall of 2022 focused on increasing racial representation in high school leadership programs. In Dr. Gaudette’s free time, she volunteers with the HOBY Youth Leadership Organization, spends time with her two cats, eats sushi, and regularly makes solo skydiving jumps!
Contacting Dr. Gaudette: Email is Dr. Gaudette’s preferred mode of communication. You can reach her at ngaudette@cmitacademy.org. Please reach out to Dr. Gaudette via email if you would like to set up an appointment. Appointments can be made for in-person meetings, phone conferences, or Zoom/Google Hangout sessions.
Mr. Jose Conde (Grades 9 & 10)
Counselor Bio: Mr. Conde began his career in education as an English Teacher in Prince George’s County Public Schools. He worked as a middle school RELA teacher for 10 years at CMIT North Middle School and transitioned to CMIT North High School as a Professional School Counselor. He graduated from the University of Maryland, University College with a BA in English in 2006 and from Bowie State University in 2016. Mr. Conde grew up in Prince George’s County, and his roots in the county fuel his commitment to providing his best educational services possible to students in the CMIT family. Mr. Conde believes in the importance of equity and inclusion for all students to achieve their full potential and to realize their academic and career goals. In his free time, Mr. Conde loves to volunteer at his church, spend time with family and friends, exercising, and reading.
Contacting Mr. Conde: The best way to contact Mr. Conde is by email at jconde@cmitacademy.org. Please feel free to contact him to make an appointment.
Mrs. Esra Inci (Grades 11 & 12)
Ms Inci is a seasoned educator with over 12 years of diverse experience in the field of education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and has earned additional credits through the University of Phoenix. Her academic credentials are further enhanced by a master’s degree in School Counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Throughout her career, Ms. Inci has worked across various school systems, states, and roles, showcasing her versatility and commitment to education. Her professional journey includes positions as a math and science teacher, as well as serving in department chair roles. Notably, she has been actively involved in academic competitions such as Science Bowl, Math Olympiads, and Science Olympiads, which highlights her dedication to fostering academic excellence. This school year, she has taken on the role of School Professional Counselor at CMIT High School, where she continues to make a positive impact on students’ lives.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Inci is passionate about baking and cherishing quality time with her two sons. Her dedication to both her career and family reflects her well-rounded approach to life and work.
Contacting Ms. Inci: The best way to contact Ms. Inci is by email at einci@cmitacademy.org.
Counseling Department Mission & Vision
Below you will find the CMIT Academy North High School Counseling Department Mission and Vision statements, which were written in alignment with the High School’s overall Mission and Vision.
School Counseling Program Mission Statement
The School Counselors at CMIT Academy North aim to guide students in their journey to successful and fulfilling futures by providing them with a safe, compassionate, and supportive learning environment in which they feel empowered to lead themselves towards achieving their maximum potential in academic, social/emotional, and college and career goals.
School Counseling Program Vision Statement
The CMIT Academy North School Counseling Department aims to empower students to become high-achieving leaders in their schools, families, and communities, preparing them to achieve their maximum potential in post-secondary education and professional career fields.
Important Resources
School CEEB Code
For your convenience, the College Entrance Examination Board Code for CMIT is 210722.
Pathways to College Handbook
This handbook provides a chronological map of suggested dates, deadlines, and steps to take in regards to preparing for the college application process, obtaining financial aid and scholarships, and accepting and heading to a college. The guide was made by the Department of Student Services and the Offices of College Readiness and School Counseling. You can download the handbook here.
Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Prevention
Bullying, harassment, and intimidation have no place at CMIT. Whether it happens in the hallways, in the cafeteria, or online, such behavior can create hostile learning environments that interfere with students’ ability to strive academically, emotionally, and physically. Bullying is unwanted behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated over time with the intent to cause harm. Bullying behavior may include: making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physical or verbally, and deliberately excluding someone from a group.
If you would like to report instances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation, please complete the Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting form available electronically here. Meetings will be held with each involved party to discuss findings and develop a plan of support.
Family Information Hub
On the SY26 CMIT North High School Family Information Hub, you will find a plethora of important links and resources including:
- Links to College Board, Canvas, Kickboard, Synergy, and SchooLinks
- Excused Absence Request Form
- Grade Appeal Form
- Free and Reduced-Meals Application
- MVA Driver’s Permit Form
- Maryland Minor Work Permit Form
- CMIT Student Parking Form
- Service Hours Forms, Transcript Request Forms, MySchoolBucks
- School Handbooks
- Graduation Requirements
- …and more!
Transcript Requests
There are many ways to request a copy of your transcript. Please read the different options below to determine the best method for your individual needs.
Are you a current CMIT student that needs a transcript in HARD COPY?
- Please submit a request through ScribOrder and in the Special Instructions section, please indicate that you need the transcript in hard copy.
- Once you have submitted the request through ScribOrder, please also send a follow-up email to Transcript Manager, Dr. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org) to identify a pick-up date and time.
- The link for ScribOrder is: https://pgcpsmd.
scriborder.com - Students should allow up to 5 school days to complete the request as transcripts are typically prepared on Mondays.
- Please note: this option may not be available if staff members are not in the building during breaks and/or periods of virtual learning.
Are you a SENIOR applying to college, applying for a scholarship, or attending an on-site admissions session?
- Please click the link below and submit all of the requested information for your college applications, scholarship applications, or on-site admissions appointments.
- For college applications, you will be required to submit a screenshot that shows you have already submitted your application, so make sure you have done that already before requesting materials!
- Note: This includes both electronic submissions and hard copy mailers
- Class of 2026 Materials Request Form
- Please note: Students must submit a separate Materials Request Form for each college, scholarship, or on-site admissions session they need materials for. Each request must be submitted at least 3 school days prior to their deadline (or 3 days before their pick-up date for hard copy materials).
Are you a current CMIT student that needs a transcript sent electronically to YOU (student/parent) directly?
- You must use the ScribOrder website if you need a transcript sent to YOU directly via email. This will allow you to save and send/upload to various applications or print out at home if you need a hard copy.
- Students should allow up to 5 school days to complete the request as requests are typically fulfilled on Mondays.
- The link for ScribOrder is: https://pgcpsmd.
scriborder.com
Are you a current CMIT student that needs a transcript emailed to an organization, job, internship, etc.?
- If you would like a transcript sent electronically to someone/somewhere that is not you, please complete your request on ScribOrder and indicate the additional transcript destination information in the Special Instructions section.
- The link for ScribOrder is: https://pgcpsmd.
scriborder.com - Note: This is the best option to do as well if you need a transcript uploaded to the NCAA Eligibility Center
- If you need a transcript mailed to another destination, you will need to pick it up and mail it yourself and should follow the instructions above for requesting a hard copy transcript.
- Students should allow up to 5 school days to complete the request as requests are typically fulfilled on Mondays.
Are you a CMIT Alumni or a student who no longer attends CMIT?
- You can use the ScribOrder website if you need a transcript sent to YOU directly via email. This will allow you to save and send/upload to various applications or print out at home.
- If you need the transcript in HARD COPY – you must submit the request through ScribOrder and then immediately send a follow-up email to Transcript Manager, Dr. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org) to identify a pick-up date and time.
- The link for ScribOrder is: https://pgcpsmd.
scriborder.com - You can also use ScribOrder (linked above) if you need the transcript sent to another location electronically (such as a new high school or internship, etc.).
- Students should allow up to 5 school days to complete the request as requests are typically fulfilled on Mondays.
Scheduling Process
Scheduling Process for SY 2026
February – Course Placements by Teachers
By the end of February, Core Subject Teachers (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Language Technology) will make recommendations to the CMIT Scheduling Team for Core Subjects.
In early March, students will be able to see their Course Placements within Synergy (including AP Placements). At that time, families will be able to appeal course placements if necessary.
March & April – Course Placement Appeal Requests
All Course Placement appeals must be requested through the Course Placement Appeal Form, which is emailed out by the Counseling Department to all Students and Families. Please note, this form is only accessible using student CMIT email addresses, so if a parent/guardian is requesting a Course Placement appeal, they must work with their student to complete the form by March 31st, 2025 at 3:00pm, at which time the Request Form will be closed.
For Course Placement appeals to move up a level (i.e. from Honors to AP, or an appeal to go to a more rigorous course):
- Rising 9th Grade Students: A member of the Scheduling/Administrative Team at the High School will contact the student and parent/guardian by early April to discuss the process for appeal, which may include a meeting, a diagnostic assessment, a writing sample, etc.
- Rising 10th-12th Grade Students: A member of the Scheduling/Administrative Team at the High School will contact the student and parent/guardian to set up a Course Placement Appeal Meeting with the student, parent/guardian, Administrative, Teacher, and appropriate Department Chair. During that meeting, the team will discuss the best placement for the student. If the student and parent/guardian are not in agreement with the team decision and are still interested in moving to the more rigorous course, the student and parent/guardian will be asked to sign a Course Override Form.
- Please note: students cannot be placed in courses for which they do not meet the county/course prerequisites.
For Course Placement appeals to move down a level (i.e. from AP to Honors or from Honors to on-level):
- The student’s parent/guardian must email Dr. Gaudette by May 1st, 2025 requesting the decrease in course rigor.
- After that deadline, students will need to wait until the beginning of the school year to request to drop down a course level. Moving down a level will be dependent on space in an equivalent class. If there is not space in an equivalent class, the student may be required to complete the course through the Educational Online Program (EOP) or through Summer School.
- Note: Students are not permitted to drop out of an AP course after the last day of school in SY 2025. This is due to minimum Course Enrollments in order to run an AP class.
March & April – Initial Scheduling by School Counselors and Abbreviated Schedule Requests
Once the Scheduling Team gets the go-ahead from the Administration Team, they will begin making student schedules based on the Course Placements. This initial scheduling will include core subjects only. Electives will be placed at a later date.
During this period of time, rising Seniors will also be able to submit their initial requests for Abbreviated Schedules as long as they have fulfilled enough of their Graduation requirements to do so. Seniors are required to take at least four credits throughout their senior year (Fall and Spring), at least two of which needs to be taken at CMIT. These four courses must include: Senior Math, Senior English, College Summit 12, Elective Credit. Any senior who has unmet requirements for graduation at the start of their senior year will be scheduled for those courses as well. Eligible seniors may request to take their Senior Math, Senior English, and/or Elective credit through Dual Enrollment. All CMIT Seniors are required to take College Summit 12 at CMIT.
Rising juniors who have fulfilled all of their Service Hours requirements may also request an abbreviated schedule. Rising juniors must take at least five periods of class at CMIT. Rising juniors will be informed of whether an abbreviated schedule will remove their ability to take other courses (i.e. certain AP courses), and students will be able to decide whether they prefer to keep a full schedule or follow through with an abbreviated schedule.
The SY26 Schedule Adjustment Form will be sent via email by the Counseling Department to request Abbreviated Schedules, Dual Enrollment Replacement, and/or to apply to be a SY26 Student Aide.
April – Dual Enrollment Applications for Summer and Fall
Eligible students will be able to submit applications for the Summer and Fall terms.
11th Grade Students all have mostly full schedules and therefore cannot schedule any classes during school hours.
Most 12th Grade Students are given the opportunity to have an abbreviated schedule and if they have an abbreviated schedule, they will be given a draft of their schedule times before Dual Enrollment Application open, which will allow them to work around their CMIT scheduled when selecting their College Class sections. If CMIT schedules cannot accommodate approved Dual Enrollment classes, students will need to drop their Dual Enrollment course or change the section of their course.
April – Elective Preference Forms
Elective Preferences will be shared through an Elective Preference Google Form. Students who would like to have a say in their elective preferences must complete this Elective Preference Form by June 1.
July – Draft Schedules Viewable on Synergy
Student schedules will be completed in draft form between May and June and within the month of July, students will be able to view their draft schedule within Synergy. Please note, these schedules are not final drafts as changes may need to occur over the summer. No elective change requests will be accepted until the Fall semester begins.
September – Elective Change Requests
Elective Changes may be requested in the first week of school. Instructions will be sent via email during the Elective Change Request Period.
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Gaudette if you have any questions about the placement process.
Graduation Requirements
Credit Requirements
Grade Promotion Requirements
In high school, a student is identified in their grade level based on the meeting of specific criteria regarding their credits. Below is the criteria to move to the next grade level and graduation requirements per graduating class. If a student fails courses in the school year that prevent them from moving forward, they will be recommended for summer school at the end of the school year. Upon passing the appropriate summer school courses (if possible), students will be bumped up to the correct grade level within SchoolMax.
- From Grade 9 to Grade 10: students must have a total of 5 credits, including 1 credit of English and 1 credit of Mathematics.
- From Grade 10 to Grade 11: students must have a total of 10 credits, including 2 credits of English, 2 credits of Mathematics, 1 credit of Science, and 1 credit of Social Studies.
- From Grade 11 to Grade 12: students must have a total of 14 credits, including 3 credits of English, 3 credits of Mathematics, 1 credit of Science, and 1 credit of Social Studies, and be able to fulfill all requirements, not to exceed 9 original credits per year during the regular school day, for a Maryland High School Diploma in June.
Graduation Credit Requirements
Please see below for the charts that describe the graduation requirements for students based on their graduation class (from Administrative Procedure 6150).
Assessments
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| Class | Math Requirement | ELA Requirement | Government Requirement | Science Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pass Algebra 1 PARCC with a 725 | Pass ELA10 PARCC with a 725 | Pass HSA Government with a 394 | Participate in HSA Biology
OR Participate in HS MISA |
| 2021 | Pass Algebra 1 PARCC with 725 | Pass ELA10 PARCC with a 725 | Pass HSA Government with a 394 | Participate in HS MISA.
Passing score has not been determined yet |
| 2022 | Pass Algebra 1 MCAP with 725 | Pass ELA10 MCAP with 725 | Pass HSA Government with a 394 | Pass HS MISA
Passing score has not been determined yet. |
| 2023 | Pass Algebra 1 MCAP with 725 | Pass ELA10 MCAP with 725 | Pass HSA Government with a 394 | Pass HS MISA
Passing score has not been determined yet. |
*These are the graduation requirements as of June 2019. All requirements are subject to change by the county and state.
*Please note that each passing score is determined by when the student takes the test for the first time, not what graduating class they are in.
*If a student has not been their graduation requirements by their senior year, they will be placed in Academic Validation Program for that content and must complete and pass the projects needed. Students are required to test during each administration until they have met the graduation requirement.
Service Hours
Student Service Learning Hours
Resources
Forms
PGCPS Service Pre-Approval Form (To be filled out ahead of service with a new organization to ensure you will get credit for your hours)
General Information
All students are required to complete 24 independent service learning hours. In order to earn these hours, students must volunteer with nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations.
Students must pick up and fill out a Student Service Learning form (found at the School Counseling Office) or print one of the forms from above in order to earn service hours. Forms must be signed by the student, their parent/guardian, and the supervisor at the organization they volunteered with.
Important: Virtual Service Hours forms are no longer being accepted based on an announcement from the Office of School Counseling on August 23, 2022. Hours earned after the July 15th submission deadline must be logged on the Traditional Service Hours Form and must be signed off by a parent/guardian as well as the organization with which you completed your hours.
Deadlines for submission of the Student Service-Learning Forms are listed below. Students must submit their forms by these deadlines within the academic year that they completed the hours. Late/Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
Deadline #1: October 15 (for any independent hours obtained between July and August 30 of the current year)
Deadline #2: January 31 (for any independent hours obtained between September 1 and January 31 of the current academic year)
Deadline #3: July 15 (for any independent hours obtained between February 1 and June 30 of the most recent academic year)
- 85% of SchooLinks users report that student understanding of career interests increased because of SchooLinks.
- Students can easily set up their own to-do lists, favorite the colleges of their choice, and more!
The CMIT Academy North School Counseling Office sends all college application materials (transcripts and letters of recommendation) electronically to colleges through SchooLinks. Counselors will review this, as well as other important components of the college application process, with all Seniors in their College Summit courses. Seniors are reminded that each college to which they apply will need an official high school transcript, regardless of how they apply.
