Transcript Document 7515477
1 The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Middle School Magnet Consortium
MSMC • Overview
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MSMC Schools
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Common Elements • Choice Process • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 • Argyle Magnet School for Digital Design and Development • A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts • Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
Why was the MSMC created?
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The MSMC was funded by a $7.2 million federal grant through the 2007 2008 school year.
The programs are now locally funded through MCPS.
• Increase student performance in the three target schools • Broaden local school program choices and expand student program choices in MCPS
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Reduce socioeconomic isolation in the three target schools without increasing socioeconomic isolation in the sending middle schools
Who is eligible to attend?
4 Montgomery County students currently in Grade 5 *Note: Students who live within the attendance areas of Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland WILL be assigned to an MSMC school. *Is one of these your home elementary school?
MSMC In-Consortium Elementary Schools: Brookhaven Strathmore Georgian Forest Harmony Hills Sargent Shriver Viers Mill Weller Road Wheaton Woods
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Terminology
You are “In-Consortium” if your home elementary school is (i.e. you live in the boundary areas of): Brookhaven Georgian Forest Strathmore Viers Mill Harmony Hills Sargent Shriver Weller Road Wheaton Woods You are “Out-of-Consortium” if you live out of the boundary areas of those schools.
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Is transportation provided?
For students who live outside walking distance of their assigned school, as designated by MCPS, and in the attendance areas of: Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland Yes - from neighborhood bus stops if they live beyond the MCPS designated walking distance All other areas of Montgomery County No - parents provide transportation
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What is unique about MSMC schools?
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Whole School Magnet Model
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Accelerated core curriculum
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Specialty and advanced courses
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Unique course sequences
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Advanced mathematics
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Highly effective instructional program
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Partnerships that support magnet focus
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Accelerated Curriculum and Specialty Courses
Specialty courses open to all students
Specialty elective courses provide advanced study in magnet focus
Highly Effective Instructional Program
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MCPS curriculum in core subject areas Skilled teachers Professional development Team planning and grading Student support during and after school Rigorous course work Extended learning opportunities
Argyle Magnet Middle School for Technology Innovation Invent the Future With Us!
Technology- Hardware and Software
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Full Technical Modernization: Summer 2013 28 NXT Robots 20 Boebots 50 Wacom tablets 3 Pleo dinosaurs 45 Macbook Pro laptops 9 computer labs 36 Alienware gaming laptops TV Studio 10 Sony Bloggie cameras 6 Vixia RF20 HD cameras Lego Mindstorms Alice Game maker 8 Visual Basic Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Premier Elements Eclipse for Java Dreamweaver iMovie Flash Scratch
12 Argyle Magnet Middle School: Students Innovate and Invent Every Day Through:
• • • • • Digital Media Production Suite-Creating Video or Computer Generated Graphics Cutting Edge Technology Education-Designing Cell Phone Applications and advanced video games Project SUCCESS-Connecting content areas in a unique classroom environment Producing Technology for Businesses and Non Profit Organizations-Grade 8 Capstone 6 th & 7 th Mile Marker-Students Develop Technology Product
13 A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts • Advanced Arts • • Advanced Mathematics •
6 th grade integrated arts course- Perspectives in the Fine Arts.
Rigorous arts courses available in dance, music, theatre, visual art, digital arts and film. Course curricula are aligned with state and national standards.
Arts performances, residencies and displays are on going.
Students may participate in juried exhibitions, adjudications, and competitions.
A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO?
C.H.O.I.C.E. – Every
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Lion
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will have a CHOICE to be Creative by incorporation Higher order thinking fostered by Ongoing learning, and Integrates a universal design for learning fostered by Collaboration supported by Engaging instruction
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Artful Thinking Across Content Areas
Use Garage Band and Mix- Craft technology to compose a song that captures the mood Interpret the artwork through dance MSMC English
A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO?
Unique Partnerships
Round House Theatre
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Intersections
residency using theatre to understand text
Strathmore
- workshops, open rehearsals, residencies and performance assemblies
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
guest conductors and open rehearsals
Awards & Accolades
Selected as a School of Excellence in Arts Education by the Kennedy Center, 2010 Selected for a Gold Award for Positive School Climate by the State of MD, 2010 Chamber Choir selected to performance at the MS National Conference for Choral Music in Dallas, Texas, 2012
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Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
• Advanced Mathematics and Science • • Engineering •
Every student is in a unique accelerated MCPS middle school science program.
Course curricula are aligned with state and national standards. Scientific inquiry and problem solving are part of instruction.
Students can choose electives in Astronomy, Engineering, Flight and Robotics. Students design and construct kites, planes and robots and they conduct authentic research in astronomy.
Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
What do the students DO?
Students work on their yearly Milestone Projects. These projects can be entered into the ScienceMONTGOMERY county fair.
Our Aerospace Partners work with our students on their Milestone projects and they deliver aerospace and science lessons within their science classes.
Students may participate in competitions in robotics, science, engineering, and mathematics.
Kites and Hot Air Balloons Heart Dissection w/Dr. Holliday, Aerospace Partner Bottle Rockets Physics Egg Drop STEM Sea Perch Engineering Project 18
MSMC English
Robotics 18
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MSMC Program Booklet
Visit: www.montgomeryschools
md.org/schools/msmagnet/
20 After Grade 8, what high school options are available for students?
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Attend one of the five Downcounty Consortium (DCC) high schools Attend home high school (based on student’s home address) Apply to DCC application high school programs Apply to countywide application high school programs
What is the Process?
Choice
21 The Choice process involves a LOTTERY assignment process.
In-Consortium Grade 5 students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the MSMC will participate in the Choice lottery and be assigned to one of the three schools
Out-of-Consortium Grade 5 students who reside outside the geographic boundaries of the MSMC in other parts of Montgomery County may participate in the Choice lottery
What factors may be considered in the lottery school assignment process?
22 Computer program is used that randomly assigns based on:
School capacity Choice ranking Sibling link Socioeconomic status of base middle school Gender
Note: Test results, report card grades, and teacher recommendations are NOT part of the MSMC school lottery process.
What factors ARE NOT considered in the lottery school assignment process?
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Test results
Report card grades
Teacher recommendations
Race
Participation in activities related to the magnet focus
Skill/interest level or preparation in the area of the magnet focus
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What is the Choice Process Timeline?
September 2013 – MSMC evening parent information meetings October 2013 – MSMC open houses at each school – Choice forms available mid-October November 2013 – November 8, 2013 - Choice form deadline (Round 1)
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Choice Process Timeline
(Continued) 25 Early February 2014 – Results of Round 1 – Notification letters mailed to homes of Round 1 participants February 14, 2014 – Round 2 forms due for: • New applicants • Students who did not get their first choice school in Round 1 whose parents request in writing to have original Choice form resubmitted • Out-of-consortium students not selected in Round 1 February 21, 2014 – Acceptance deadline for out-of-Consortium students invited in Round 1
How will families receive the Choice form?
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In-Consortium: Students who live within the Consortium will receive a Choice form in the mail.
Out-of-Consortium: a Choice form from: Students/parents may obtain
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the MSMC website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
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the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services, 301-592-2040
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What does the Choice form look like?
How do students participate in the MSMC school
Choice
process?
1) Parents/Grade 5 students complete a Choice form. Rank the three MSMC schools in order of preference: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.
2) Please answer the 3 survey questions on form, too. We want your feedback!
28 3) Return the form by Friday, November 8, 2013 In-Consortium – Return to child’s elementary school.
Out-of-Consortium – Return to DCCAPS office.
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FAQ
What are some frequently asked questions?
F A Q s
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What are the differences and similarities between the MSMC schools and the magnet programs at Clemente, Eastern and Takoma Park?
MSMC
Whole school magnet Every child in the school participates in the magnet focus Student assignment by lottery using
Choice
form
Application Programs
Magnet program within a larger school Only those selected participate Student assignment by a highly competitive selection process – application (report card grades, teacher recommendations, testing . . .)
Similarities
Rigorous course work Themed programs High school credit available Limited seats
Note: A student may apply to application programs AND participate in the lottery.
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31 Are students who live within the MSMC attendance area guaranteed a seat?
Yes, an “In-Consortium” student is guaranteed a seat at one of the three schools.
32 Are students guaranteed their first choice school?
No, but every effort will be made to assign students to their first choice.
Last year, 87% of In-Consortium students received their first choice.
How many seats are available to students who live outside of the MSMC attendance area?
33 Depending on enrollment trends, approximately up to 80 seats per school may be available for students entering Grade 6. Last year, 758 out-of-Consortium students submitted Choice forms.
34 Do MSMC schools offer similar services as other MCPS middle schools?
MSMC schools offer the same academic and educational services as other MCPS schools, plus additional courses and after school activities.
All MCPS middle schools offer opportunities for high school credit.
35 May current Grade 6 students participate in the
Choice
process?
36 When are the MSMC Fall 2013 Open Houses?
Wednesday, October 9 Wednesday, October 16 Wednesday, October 23 Parkland 4610 West Frankfort Drive Rockville, MD 20853 Argyle 2400 Bel Pre Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 A. Mario Loiederman 12701 Goodhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 Programs begin at 7:00 p.m.
Parents and their Grade 5 child(ren) are encouraged to attend all three .
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For more information, please contact …
[email protected] Magnet Coordinator – Argyle [email protected]
Magnet Coordinator – A. Mario Loiederman [email protected] Magnet Coordinator – Parkland Questions about the Choice Process?
Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) 301-592-2040 or visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
38 Thank you for attending this presentation.
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Principals and coordinators are in the foyer to answer your questions.