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MSMC Middle School Magnet Consortium
• Overview • MSMC Schools • Common Elements • Choice Process • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The presentation will
begin at 7:00 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 eligible to 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 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?
• 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 provide advanced 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 course work • Extended learning opportunities
Argyle Magnet Middle School for Digital Design and Development
Invent the Future With Us!
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Technology- Hardware and Software One Computer per Student!
1:1 Student to Technology Ratio 710 laptops & Chrome books 510 PCs, 11 Computer Labs Finch Robots Makey Makey Boards 50 Wacom Tablets 45 Macbook Pro Laptops 36 Alienware Gaming Laptops TV Studio 42 Sony Bloggie Cameras Lego Mindstorm NXT Robots
MIT App Inventor Gamemaker/Construct/Unity Python Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Premier Elements Java Dreamweaver HTML 5 Flash Scratch
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Argyle Magnet Middle School Students Innovate and
Invent Every Day! • 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 • 6th & 7th Mile Marker-Students develop technology
products • Grade 8 Capstone-Producing technology for businesses
and non-profit organizations
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts
• Advanced Arts • • World Languages •
• Advanced Mathematics •
6th grade integrated arts course- Perspectives in the Fine Arts.
Rigorous arts courses available in dance, music, theater, 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. Opportunities for students to flourish in rigorous
core academic classes and clubs.
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO? • Instructional Focus— Teachers will develop equitable classroom
environments that incorporate HOT through authentic tasks, resulting in literate Lions.
• Supporting School Vision: All students will exhibit a high level of thinking as measured by the proficiency levels aligned to the Common Core State Standards identified in the PARCC.
• Milestones – Integrating the Arts Across Content Areas
Use Garage Band and Mix- Craft technology to
compose a song that captures the mood through
various art forms
Interpret the artwork through dance
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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, 2010 Selected for a Gold Award for Positive School Climate by the State of MD, 2010 1st and 2nd place at Ghandi
Brigade Youth Media Festival, 2014
Chamber Choir selected to performance at the MS National
Conference for Choral Music in Dallas, Texas, 2012
Unique Partnerships Round House Theatre- Intersections residency using theatre to understand text Strathmore- workshops, open rehearsals, residencies and performance assemblies Baltimore Symphony Orchestra- guest conductors and open rehearsals Unique Mentorships Game Changers Linkages to Learning ManUp Street Outreach
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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 receive a high school Physical Science credit (Physics or Geoscience Explorations) and a high school Science elective credit (IED and/or Astronomy).
Other Science electives and include Introduction to Robotics, Applied Robotics, and Principles of Flight.
Physics Egg Drop
Robotics
Kites in Flight
Magnet Program at
Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
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Yearly Milestone project Civil Air Patrol Great Adventure Lab GRRL Tech Family STEM Night Noche de Ciencas (Science Night) Competitions like Sea Perch and
Verizon Innovation App Challenge Barnes and Noble Mini Maker Faire
Sea Perch
Milestone Expo
Programs at Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
Civil Air Patrol
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KID Museum Silver Spring Maker Faire Lockheed Martin
USA Science and Engineering Festival
Northrop Grumman University of Maryland
School of Engineering Women in Aviation Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Wheaton High School Clark Construction
Partners at
Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology
KID Museum &
Silver Spring
Maker Faire
Hands-on Investigations with Aerospace &
STEM Partners
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MSMC Program Booklet
Visit:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.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 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
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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 of base middle school 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 NOT considered 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 2015 – MSMC evening parent information meetings October 2015 – MSMC open houses at each school – Choice forms available mid-October November 2015 – November 6, 2015 - Choice form deadline (Round 1) Continued
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Choice Process Timeline (Continued)
Early February 2016 – Results of Round 1 – Notification letters mailed to homes of Round 1 participants February 12, 2016 – 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 26, 2016 – Acceptance deadline for out-of-Consortium students invited 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 form in the mail in mid-October.
Out-of-Consortium: Students/parents may obtain a Choice form in mid-October from:
– the MSMC website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet – the Division of Consortia Choice and
Application Program Services, 301-592-2040
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What does the Choice form look like?
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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 6, 2015 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 Application 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 highly competitive selection process – application (report card grades, teacher recommendations, testing . . .)
Similarities Rigorous course work Themed programs
High school credit available Limited seats
**A student may apply to application programs AND participate in the lottery. 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, 91% 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 seats per school
may be available for students entering Grade 6.
Last year, over 860 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 14 Argyle 2400 Bel Pre Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Wednesday, October 21 A. Mario Loiederman 12701 Goodhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Wednesday, October 28 Parkland 4610 West Frankfort Drive Rockville, MD 20853
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
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
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Thank you for attending this presentation. To help us better serve you, please complete your evaluation form and return it to a member of the Consortia staff or in
the boxes by the door as you leave.
Principals and coordinators are in the foyer to answer your questions.
