Explore and Middle School Scholars are partnership programs between AACC and Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Explore classes are for elementary school-aged students identified as gifted and talented by AACPS. Middle School Scholar classes are for middle school-aged students. To find out if your child qualifies, contact the your school guidance counselor and for more information about upcoming classes contact Betty Elder, adjunct programs coordinator, Anne Arundel County Schools at 410-222-5430 or visit the AACPS EXPLORE section.