Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) An interesting and
exciting way to learn! 1
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What makes middle school different from elementary school?
Students: Use 2 different lockers Wear PE uniforms Change
classrooms and teachers for every class Enjoy more food choices for
lunch Have 6-8 teachers Attend classes in a building with 2 floors
Enjoy increased freedom Participate in more after- school
activities and clubs 2
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If you like to : Use computers to solve problems Perform in
front of audiences Explore outer space Develop a video game or cell
phone app Express yourself through movement Solve problems using
math and science 3
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Where can you explore these and other interests? Your local
middle school! You will get to choose some of your classes and
there will be many fun clubs and activities, like sports and the
school play. OR Explore your interests at the three schools in the
Middle School Magnet Consortium, also known as the MSMC! 4
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Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology Advanced
Mathematics and Science Advanced Mathematics and Science
Engineering Engineering Every student is in a unique accelerated
middle school science program. Students select advanced aerospace
or engineering elective courses. Course curricula are aligned with
state and national standards. Scientific inquiry and problem
solving are part of instruction. Students may participate in
competitions in robotics, science, engineering, and
mathematics.
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Nishar Pillai Grade 7 NASA Spinoff Competition 2011 2012
Winglets Have Cost Reduction Effects on Airplanes 2012 2013
Ventilators Save Critically Injured Patients
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Luckshika Arudchandran Grade 6 Milestone Project: Potential and
Kinetic Energy How does the type of surface affect the height that
a ping pong ball will bounce?
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and
Performing Arts Advanced Arts Advanced Arts Advanced Mathematics
Every student takes a core arts course. Students select advanced
Dance, Music, Theatre, Film or Visual Arts courses. Course
curricula are aligned with state and national standards. Arts
performances, displays, and residencies are on- going. Students may
participate in juried exhibitions and competitions.
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Upcoming Performances Spring Musical & Art Show Little Shop
of Horrors May 16-18, 7:00PM Choral Music Concert May 21, 7:00PM
Loiederman Arts Festival Featuring Digital Fest and our annual
Talent Show June 1, 11:00-3:00
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6 th Grade Student- Ethan Pastel Perspectives in the Fine Arts,
Band 6
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11 Argyle Magnet Middle School for Digital Design and
Development In our Magnet Program, students will: Create video
games, develop mobile apps for phones, program artificial
intelligence in robotics, and design websites. Develop multi-media
skills that help create short films, television programming, and
digital presentations. Design a technological solution to a
real-world problem in a community. Extend their imagination beyond
a traditional paint brush or sketch book by creating digital
artwork. Advanced Computer Science Digital Design and Gaming
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Argyle Magnet Middle School Invent the Future With Us! Argyle
students apply their advanced math, science, and problem- solving
skills to develop innovative technological solutions
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Interdisciplinary Projects! Modeling a room in 3D and labeling
objects in Spanish
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Creating Technology Build a robot and program it to perform
functions (Beobot) Argyle Middle School Students Created Award
Winning Computer Game
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What do the three MSMC schools have in common? Students in each
MSMC school: Take 8 classes Take core classes: English, Math, PE
and Health, Science, and Social Studies Take elective magnet
classes Use technology May participate in after-school activities
and clubs Take field trips and hear guest speakers 15
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How can you attend one of these three schools? Get a Choice
form in October from MSMC website (Grade 5 students who live in the
Consortium geographic area will receive one by mail) Complete and
Submit the Choice form by Early November. 16
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How does the Choice process work? A computer randomly assigns
students to one of the three MSMC schools based on the students
Choice form and space availability. 17
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What factors are considered in lottery process? School Capacity
Choice Ranking Socioeconomic status Sibling Link Gender 18
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What factors are NOT considered in lottery process? Test
Results Report Card Grades Teacher Recommendations Race Expertise
and experience in area of magnet focus Current participation in
activities in area of magnet focus 19
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FAQs 20
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Are students who live in the MSMC area guaranteed a seat at one
of the three schools? Yes, students who live within the attendance
areas of Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland WILL attend an MSMC
school. MSMC In-Consortium Elementary Schools*:
BrookhavenStrathmore Georgian ForestViers Mill Harmony Hills Weller
Road Sargent ShriverWheaton Woods *one of these must be your home
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Are students guaranteed their first choice school? No, but
every effort will be made to assign students to their first choice.
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How many seats are available to students who live OUTSIDE the
consortia area? Depending on enrollment trends, around 80 seats are
available at each of the MSMC schools for Out-of- Consortium
students entering 6 th grade. 23
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Is bus 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 24
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BrookhavenStrathmore Georgian ForestViers Mill Harmony Hills
Weller Road Sargent ShriverWheaton Woods *one of these must be your
home school MSMC In-Consortium Elementary Schools If one of these
is your home school*, you will participate in lottery. 25
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What about English, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE? MSMC
schools offer the same academic and educational services as other
MCPS middle schools, plus additional courses and after school
activities 26
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What are the similarities and differences between MSMC schools
and application programs at Clemente, Eastern and Takoma Park?
MSMCApplication Programs Whole school magnet Every child in the
school participates in the magnet focus Student assignment by
lottery Choice form (based on student interest) 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: Grade 5 students can do both!
They can participate in the Choice lottery process AND apply to an
application magnet program! 27
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For more information about specific MSMC program, contact:
[email protected] Magnet Coordinator A. Mario
Loiederman [email protected] 301-438-5700 Magnet
Coordinator Parkland [email protected] 301-460-2400 Magnet
Coordinator Argyle Questions about the Choice Process? Division of
Consortia Choice and Application Program Services 301-592-2040
Visit: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet 28
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Coming soon: In September, find out about October MSMC Open
Houses and information meetings. Visit:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet Information will also
be sent in the mail. 29
