HCPSSBlack Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall 2026 Program
September 18th, 2026
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability.
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy has been in existence since 1992. The program was developed in response to parents’ seeking math enrichment for their students. The priority was to learn instructional mathematical strategies to support their children at home and to accelerate academic achievement.
Fall 2026 Session
Registration for the Fall 2026 session will open on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM (via HCPSS Connect) until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.
HCPSS Connect Instructions (English)
HCPSS Connect Instructions (Spanish)
HCPSS Connect Instructions (Chinese)
HCPSS Connect Instructions (Korean)
Families who register their child(ren) for the program in HCPSS Connect are requesting enrollment. Notification will be emailed to families whose request was accepted. Acceptance in the program will be based on a first-come first-served basis and available space in the specified class.
Sessions will take place online on Saturdays from 9:00 AM -12:15 PM at Lake Elkhorn Middle School (6680 Cradlerock Way in Columbia) on the following dates:
- Oct. 10
- Oct. 17
- Oct. 24
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 7
- Nov. 14
- Nov. 21
Several enrichment courses will be offered during the Fall 2026 session, including:
- Math 3
- Math 4
- Math 5
- Math 4 GT
- Math 5 GT
*High school course availability will be determined based on enrollment
Program Fees and Payment Options
- Program Fee: $80.00
- Students eligible for FARMs fee: $40.00
Families whose enrollment request is accepted will receive information regarding payment through MySchoolBucks. Additional payment options are available below:
Online: Payments can be made through MySchoolBucks (4% service fee will be applied).
Drop Box: Payments may be dropped off at the BSAP Office Drop Box located to the right of the BSAP Office door at the Old Cedar Lane Building. Please download the Registration Payment Form and include the completed form with your payment.
Old Cedar Lane Building
BSAP Office
5451 Beaverkill Road
Columbia, MD 21044
A student is not enrolled in the program until the program fee is paid. If payment is not received by the requested date, the child’s enrollment will be forfeited.
The flyers provide additional program information: