Prince George's Education Notes

Xtreme Teens to Host Workshop on College

The Xtreme Teens will host "College Countdown," a workshop for students 13 to 17, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Harmony Hall Regional Center. Participants will learn how to complete a college application and get tips on writing application essays. The free event will be held at 10701 Livingston Rd. in Fort Washington. For information, call 301-203-6040.

Capitol College Lowers Summer Course Tuition

Capitol College in Laurel will lower undergraduate tuition rates by a third for the summer semester, university officials announced. In addition to easing the economic strain of college, the lower rates are also intended to give students a chance to earn college credits during summer and help them complete their graduation requirements sooner.

"Taking courses in the summer is an excellent idea for undergraduate students," said Helen Barker, dean of Capitol's School of Business and Information Management. "It can help them improve their GPA, as they only have to focus on a course or two, and it could also help them get back on track if they are falling behind."

Students who take summer courses tend to graduate earlier than others, "which gets them into the job hunting pool sooner rather than later," she said.

Undergraduate courses in Capitol's engineering, computer science or technology degree programs will cost $401 per credit hour, and business and management courses will be $219 per credit hour. Registration for the summer semester begins Tuesday at the university, at 11301 Springfield Rd.

For information, call 301-369-2800.

Board Seeks Input On School Boundaries

The Board of Education's first public hearing on proposed boundary changes will be tonight at 6 at Friendly High School at 10000 Allentown Road in Fort Washington. Participants must register by 3:30 p.m.

The board scheduled hearings through next month to get feedback on proposed boundary changes to 70 elementary and middle schools.

At its meeting next Thursday at 7:05 p.m., the board will consider consolidating 11 under-enrolled schools and offering new and more specialized programs. An updated version of the plan can be found on the Prince George's County Public Schools Web site, http://www.pgcps.org.

The board is scheduled to vote on the boundary proposal at a meeting at 6 p.m. April 21 in the board room at the Sasscer Administration Building, 14201 School Lane in Upper Marlboro.

To speak at the hearings, attendees must register by calling 301-952-6115. The other hearings and registration deadlines are:

-- 6 p.m. March 31, Suitland High School, 5200 Silver Hill Rd., Forestville; register by 3:30 p.m.

-- 7 p.m. April 7, Sasscer Administration Building, 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro; register by 4:30 p.m.

-- Compiled by AKEYA DICKSON