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MSMCMiddle School Magnet Consortium
• Overview
• MSMC Schools
• Common Elements
• Choice Process
• Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)The presentation will
begin at 6:00 p.m.
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• 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
What schools are in the MSMC?
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Why was the MSMC created?
• Increase student performance in
the three target schools
• Broaden local school program
choices and expand student
program choices in MCPS
• Reduce socioeconomic isolation
in the three target schools without
increasing socioeconomic
isolation in the sending middle
schools
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.
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Who is eligibleto attend?
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 Viers Mill
Harmony Hills Weller Road
Sargent Shriver 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 Strathmore
Georgian Forest Viers Mill
Harmony Hills Weller Road
Sargent Shriver Wheaton Woods
You are “Out-of-Consortium” if you live out of the
boundary areas of those schools.
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Is transportationprovided?
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?
• Whole School Magnet Model
• Accelerated core curriculum
• Specialty and advanced courses
• Unique course sequences
• Advanced mathematics
• Highly effective instructional program
• Partnerships that support magnet focus
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Accelerated Curriculum
and Specialty Courses
● Specialty courses open to all students
● Specialty elective courses provideadvanced study in magnet focus
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Highly Effective
Instructional Program
• MCPS curriculum in core subject areas
• Skilled teachers
• Professional development
• Team planning and grading
• Student support during and after school
• Rigorous coursework
• Extended learning opportunities
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Our Magnet Outcomes:
• Critical Thinking-What will
I learn?
• Collaboration-How will I
learn it?
• Problem Solving-How will
I demonstrate what I have
learned?
Applied Technology Skills
• Develop technology projects or
products that address real world
problems
• Create video games, engineering
design, design websites
• Program artificial intelligence in
robotics, create short films, designing
apps, and television programming.
Argyle Magnet Middle School
for Digital Design & Development• Digital Design and Gaming
• Advanced Computer Science
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● One-to-One iPads● Mac Computer Labs
● ClearTouch Touch Screen
Boards
● Arduino Boards
● Samsung Tablets
● Industry-Grade Media/TV
Studio
● Lego Mindstorm NXT Robots
● 3D Printers
● Gamemaker
● Construct/Unity
● Python
● Adobe Creative Suite
● Adobe Premier Elements
● Flash
● Scratch
What Types of Technology will students at Argyle Magnet Experience?
Capstone and Mile Marker Projects!
Blending Business, Curriculum, and Technology
to Serve the Community!
• Grade 6: Create an e-portfolio
• Grade 7: STEM related projects
• Grade 8: Work with a community business
partner and collaborative student group to
develop a operational technology prototype.
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts• Advanced Arts
• World Languages
• Advanced Mathematics
o Advanced level arts courses available in dance, music,
theater, visual art, digital art and film
o Course curricula are aligned with state and
national standards
o Arts performances and residencies throughout the year
o Students may participate in juried exhibitions,
adjudications, and competitions
o Opportunities for students to flourish in rigorous core
academic classes and join honors societies
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing ArtsOur Mission and Vision
Mission
Our mission is to build every learner’s capacity by exposing them to rigorous academic
programming and unique artistic experiences. We provide a creative and collaborative
learning environment in which students use higher order thinking skills to solve
complex problems.
Vision
Our vision is for all students to be prepared for the rigors of all high school, college
and career experiences with the ability to interpret and evaluate their place in the world
through their foundation in the arts.
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO?
Awards & Accolades⮚Selected as a School of Excellence
in Arts Education by the Kennedy
Center
⮚Students Accepted to Various
Magnet Programs in the Washington,
DC metropolitan Area
⮚Superior Ratings in Festival for
Chorus, Band and Orchestra
Chamber Choir selected to perform
at the
Middle School National Conference
for Choral Music in Dallas, Texas
Unique Partnerships ⮚Olney Theatre Company –
residency supporting musical theater
productions
⮚Strathmore- workshops,
residencies and performance
assemblies
⮚National Philharmonic –
workshops, performance assemblies
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● Every student is in a unique accelerated MCPS middle school science program where students complete the MCPS Grade 6-8 Science curriculum in two years.
● By 8th grade, all students have an opportunity to earn a high school Physical Science credit (Physics or Geoscience Explorations) and a high school Science elective credit (IED and/or Astronomy).
● Other Science electives include Introduction to Robotics, Applied Robotics, Forensics and Principles of Flight.
Engineering Design Process
Robotics
Parkland Magnet Middle School for
Aerospace Technology
Air Powered
Vehicles
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● Yearly Milestone project● Civil Air Patrol● Alphabest After School Care● GRRL Tech● Family STEM Night ● Noche de Ciencas (Science Night)● Invent the Future Challenge● Kid Museum Future Fest● Strathmore Choral Program● Theatre Art Courses● Math Club● Language Arts Showcase● First Lego League Robotics● First Tech Challenge Robotics● AALead● Boys and Girls Leadership
Milestone Expo
Programs at
Civil Air Patrol
Parkland Magnet Middle School
for Aerospace Technology
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● KID Museum
● Future Fest
● Strathmore Choral Program
● NASA, NOAA
● Lockheed Martin
● Northrop Grumman
● University of Maryland
● Wheaton High School
● Civil Air Patrol
● Curiosity Cube
● National Center for Earth and
Space Science Education
Partners at
KID Museum & Future Fest
Hands-on
Investigations with Aerospace
& STEM Partners
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MSMC Program Booklet
Visit:
www.montgomeryschools
md.org/schools/msmagnet/
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After Grade 8, what high school
options are available for
students?
● 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
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What is the Choice Process?
The Choice process involves a LOTTERYassignment 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 mayparticipate in the Choice lottery
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What factors may be considered in the lottery school assignment process?
Computer program is used that randomly assigns based on:
● School capacity● Choice ranking● Sibling link● Socioeconomic status
Note: Test results, report card grades, and teacher recommendations
are NOT part of the MSMC school lottery process.
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What factors ARE NOTconsidered in the lottery school assignment process?
● 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 2019
– MSMC evening parent information meetings
October 2019
– MSMC open houses at each school
– Choice forms available mid-October
November 2019
– November 1, 2019 - Choice form deadline (Round 1)
Continued ⮚
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Choice Process Timeline(Continued)
Mid January 2020 – Results of Round 1
– Notification letters mailed to homes of Round 1 participants
February 7, 2020
– Acceptance deadline for out-of-Consortium students invited in Round 1
February 14, 2020
– 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
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How will families receive the Choice form?
● In-Consortium: Students who live within the Consortium will
receive a Choice information in mid-October from their teacher or
counselor and complete the Choice form ONLINE at
http://bit.ly/inMSMC
● Out-of-Consortium: Students/parents may complete and submit
Choice form ONLINE by logging into MCPS Google account and
http://bit.ly/choiceMSMC in mid-October
● Private School Students may obtain
a Choice form in mid-October from:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC)
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Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC)
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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!
3) Return the form by Friday, November 1, 2019
In-Consortium – Submit online: http://bit.ly/inMSMC
Out-of-Consortium –Submit online: bit.ly/choiceMSMC
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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, King, Jr. and Takoma Park?
MSMC Criteria Based Programs
● Whole school magnet
● Every child in the school participates
in the magnet focus
● Student assignment by lottery using
Choice form
● Magnet program within a larger school
● Only those selected participate
● Student assignment by a selection
process using report card grades and
various tests
Similarities
● Rigorous course work
● Themed programs
● High school credit available
● Limited seats
**A student may be considered for criteria based programs AND participate in
the lottery for the MSMC. Due Dates and Notification Dates are the SAME.
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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.
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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.
Last year, 96% of In-Consortium students received
their first choice.
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How many seats are available to students who live outside of the MSMC attendance area?
Depending on enrollment trends,
approximately up to 80 to 100 seats per
school may be available for students
entering Grade 6 depending on
enrollment trends.
Last year, over 900 out-of-Consortium students submitted Choice forms.
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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.
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May current Grade 6 students participate in the Choice process?
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When are the MSMC Open Houses?
Wednesday, October 2 Parkland 4610 West Frankfort Drive
Rockville, MD 20853
Wednesday, October 16 Argyle2400 Bel Pre Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Wednesday, October 23 A. Mario Loiederman12701 Goodhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Programs begin at 6:00 p.m.
Parents and their Grade 5 child(ren) are encouraged to attend all three.
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For more information,
please contact …
Magnet Coordinator – A. Mario Loiederman
Magnet Coordinator – Argyle
Magnet Coordinator – Parkland
Questions about the Choice Process?
Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS)
240-740-2540 or visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
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Thank you for attending this presentation.
To help us better serve you, please
complete your evaluation form online.
Principals and coordinators are in the
foyer to answer your questions.
