Middle School Magnet Consortium

Middle School Magnet Consortium(MSMC)An interesting and exciting way to learn! 1

What makes middle school different from elementary school?Students:

Use 2 different lockersWear PE uniformsChange classrooms and teachers for every class Enjoy more food choices for lunchHave 6-8 teachersAttend classes in a building with 2 floorsEnjoy increased freedomParticipate in more after-school activities and clubs2If 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 3Where 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.ORExplore your interests at the three schools in the Middle School Magnet Consortium, also known as the MSMC!

4Parkland Magnet School for Aerospace Technology

Advanced Mathematics and Science 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 andnational standards. Scientific inquiry and problem solving are part of instruction.

Students may participate in competitions inrobotics, science, engineering, and mathematics.5Nishar Pillai Grade 7NASA Spinoff Competition

2011 2012 Winglets Have Cost Reduction Effects on Airplanes

2012 2013 Ventilators Save Critically Injured Patients

Luckshika Arudchandran Grade 6Milestone Project:Potential and Kinetic Energy How does the type of surface affect the height that a ping pong ball will bounce?

A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School for the Creative and Performing 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.8Upcoming PerformancesSpring Musical & Art ShowLittle Shop of HorrorsMay 16-18, 7:00PMChoral Music ConcertMay 21, 7:00PMLoiederman Arts FestivalFeaturing Digital Fest and our annual Talent ShowJune 1, 11:00-3:00

6th Grade Student-Ethan PastelPerspectives in the Fine Arts, Band 6

11Argyle Magnet Middle School for Digital Design and DevelopmentIn 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 11Argyle Magnet Middle SchoolInvent the Future With Us!Argyle students apply their advanced math, science, and problem-solving skills to develop innovative technological solutions

12Interdisciplinary Projects!Modeling a room in 3D and labeling objects in Spanish

Creating TechnologyBuild a robot and program it to perform functions (Beobot)

Argyle Middle School Students Created Award Winning Computer Game

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 StudiesTake elective magnet classes Use technologyMay participate in after-school activities and clubsTake field trips and hear guest speakers

15How 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.

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How does the Choice process work?A computer randomlyassigns students to one of the threeMSMC schoolsbased on the studentsChoice form andspace availability.

17What factors are considered in lottery process?School CapacityChoice RankingSocioeconomic statusSibling LinkGender18

What factors are NOT considered in lottery process?Test ResultsReport Card GradesTeacher RecommendationsRaceExpertise and experience in area of magnet focusCurrent participation in activities in area of magnet focus19FAQs

20Are 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*: BrookhavenStrathmoreGeorgian ForestViers MillHarmony Hills Weller RoadSargent ShriverWheaton Woods

*one of these must be your home school

21Are students guaranteed their first choice school? No, but every effort will be made to assign students to their first choice.

22How 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 6th grade.

23Is 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

24BrookhavenStrathmoreGeorgian ForestViers MillHarmony Hills Weller RoadSargent ShriverWheaton Woods

*one of these must be your home schoolMSMC In-Consortium Elementary SchoolsIf one of these is your home school*, you will participate in lottery. 25What 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

26What 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 seatsNote: Grade 5 students can do both! They can participate in the Choice lottery process AND apply to an application magnet program!2727For more information about specific MSMC program, contact: Kisha_Logan@mcpsmd.org301-929-2282Magnet Coordinator A. Mario Loiederman

Donna_M_Blaney@mcpsmd.org 301-438-5700Magnet Coordinator Parkland

Peter_A_Daddone@mcpsmd.org 301-460-2400Magnet Coordinator Argyle

Questions about the Choice Process? Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services301-592-2040Visit: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet28Coming soon:

In September, find out about October MSMC Open Houses and information meetings.Visit: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnetInformation will also be sent in the mail. 29