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Welcome!!!!!. Please be sure each family has a sticky note and a pen. These will be used to write down any questions not addressed during our presentation!! We are happy to see you this evening. Welcome to North Frederick Elementary School. Elementary Magnet Program Orientation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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WelcomeWelcome
Please be sure each family has a sticky note Please be sure each family has a sticky note and a pen These will be used to write and a pen These will be used to write down any questions not addressed during down any questions not addressed during our presentationour presentation
We are happy to see you this evening We are happy to see you this evening
WelcomeWelcometo North Frederick Elementary Schoolto North Frederick Elementary School
Elementary Magnet Program Elementary Magnet Program OrientationOrientation
May 15 2014May 15 2014
AgendaAgenda Welcome and IntroductionsWelcome and Introductions Overview of the magnet programOverview of the magnet program Integration of the magnet program within North FrederickIntegration of the magnet program within North Frederick Questions from index cardsQuestions from index cards Additional questions for Administration Additional questions for Administration
North Frederick Elementary is a school of North Frederick Elementary is a school of excellenceexcellence We provide We provide an an enrichingenriching and and safesafe learning environment where collaboration learning environment where collaboration and communication are highly valued We are a community of and communication are highly valued We are a community of learners who are committed to learners who are committed to continuouscontinuous staff and student staff and student enrichmentenrichment
Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and stable They value the stable They value the inputinput of all of all stakeholders stakeholders (students (students parents and the community) in the process of continuous parents and the community) in the process of continuous improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to continually refine instructional practices As a result students continually refine instructional practices As a result students are proficient on local and state measures of performance are proficient on local and state measures of performance Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes necessary for necessary for becoming lifelong learners becoming lifelong learners and and productive citizensproductive citizens
North Frederick Elementary SchoolNorth Frederick Elementary SchoolBelieve Achieve SucceedBelieve Achieve Succeed
We areWe areREADYREADY
We are on taskWe are on taskWe do our bestWe do our best
RESPECTFULRESPECTFULWe are kindWe are kindWe are politeWe are polite
RESPONSIBLERESPONSIBLEWe follow directionsWe follow directionsWe are safeWe are safe
Embrace RigorEmbrace Rigor
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
WelcomeWelcometo North Frederick Elementary Schoolto North Frederick Elementary School
Elementary Magnet Program Elementary Magnet Program OrientationOrientation
May 15 2014May 15 2014
AgendaAgenda Welcome and IntroductionsWelcome and Introductions Overview of the magnet programOverview of the magnet program Integration of the magnet program within North FrederickIntegration of the magnet program within North Frederick Questions from index cardsQuestions from index cards Additional questions for Administration Additional questions for Administration
North Frederick Elementary is a school of North Frederick Elementary is a school of excellenceexcellence We provide We provide an an enrichingenriching and and safesafe learning environment where collaboration learning environment where collaboration and communication are highly valued We are a community of and communication are highly valued We are a community of learners who are committed to learners who are committed to continuouscontinuous staff and student staff and student enrichmentenrichment
Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and stable They value the stable They value the inputinput of all of all stakeholders stakeholders (students (students parents and the community) in the process of continuous parents and the community) in the process of continuous improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to continually refine instructional practices As a result students continually refine instructional practices As a result students are proficient on local and state measures of performance are proficient on local and state measures of performance Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes necessary for necessary for becoming lifelong learners becoming lifelong learners and and productive citizensproductive citizens
North Frederick Elementary SchoolNorth Frederick Elementary SchoolBelieve Achieve SucceedBelieve Achieve Succeed
We areWe areREADYREADY
We are on taskWe are on taskWe do our bestWe do our best
RESPECTFULRESPECTFULWe are kindWe are kindWe are politeWe are polite
RESPONSIBLERESPONSIBLEWe follow directionsWe follow directionsWe are safeWe are safe
Embrace RigorEmbrace Rigor
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
AgendaAgenda Welcome and IntroductionsWelcome and Introductions Overview of the magnet programOverview of the magnet program Integration of the magnet program within North FrederickIntegration of the magnet program within North Frederick Questions from index cardsQuestions from index cards Additional questions for Administration Additional questions for Administration
North Frederick Elementary is a school of North Frederick Elementary is a school of excellenceexcellence We provide We provide an an enrichingenriching and and safesafe learning environment where collaboration learning environment where collaboration and communication are highly valued We are a community of and communication are highly valued We are a community of learners who are committed to learners who are committed to continuouscontinuous staff and student staff and student enrichmentenrichment
Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and stable They value the stable They value the inputinput of all of all stakeholders stakeholders (students (students parents and the community) in the process of continuous parents and the community) in the process of continuous improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to continually refine instructional practices As a result students continually refine instructional practices As a result students are proficient on local and state measures of performance are proficient on local and state measures of performance Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes necessary for necessary for becoming lifelong learners becoming lifelong learners and and productive citizensproductive citizens
North Frederick Elementary SchoolNorth Frederick Elementary SchoolBelieve Achieve SucceedBelieve Achieve Succeed
We areWe areREADYREADY
We are on taskWe are on taskWe do our bestWe do our best
RESPECTFULRESPECTFULWe are kindWe are kindWe are politeWe are polite
RESPONSIBLERESPONSIBLEWe follow directionsWe follow directionsWe are safeWe are safe
Embrace RigorEmbrace Rigor
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
North Frederick Elementary is a school of North Frederick Elementary is a school of excellenceexcellence We provide We provide an an enrichingenriching and and safesafe learning environment where collaboration learning environment where collaboration and communication are highly valued We are a community of and communication are highly valued We are a community of learners who are committed to learners who are committed to continuouscontinuous staff and student staff and student enrichmentenrichment
Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and Staff at North Frederick Elementary School is highly qualified and stable They value the stable They value the inputinput of all of all stakeholders stakeholders (students (students parents and the community) in the process of continuous parents and the community) in the process of continuous improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to improvement All staff reflects on research and data in order to continually refine instructional practices As a result students continually refine instructional practices As a result students are proficient on local and state measures of performance are proficient on local and state measures of performance Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes Students demonstrate age-appropriate skills and processes necessary for necessary for becoming lifelong learners becoming lifelong learners and and productive citizensproductive citizens
North Frederick Elementary SchoolNorth Frederick Elementary SchoolBelieve Achieve SucceedBelieve Achieve Succeed
We areWe areREADYREADY
We are on taskWe are on taskWe do our bestWe do our best
RESPECTFULRESPECTFULWe are kindWe are kindWe are politeWe are polite
RESPONSIBLERESPONSIBLEWe follow directionsWe follow directionsWe are safeWe are safe
Embrace RigorEmbrace Rigor
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
North Frederick Elementary SchoolNorth Frederick Elementary SchoolBelieve Achieve SucceedBelieve Achieve Succeed
We areWe areREADYREADY
We are on taskWe are on taskWe do our bestWe do our best
RESPECTFULRESPECTFULWe are kindWe are kindWe are politeWe are polite
RESPONSIBLERESPONSIBLEWe follow directionsWe follow directionsWe are safeWe are safe
Embrace RigorEmbrace Rigor
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
North Frederick Elementary School North Frederick Elementary School 2014-20152014-2015
Approximately 565 studentsApproximately 565 students Morning and Afternoon Pre-K sessionsMorning and Afternoon Pre-K sessions 4 Kindergarten classes4 Kindergarten classes 4 First Grade classes4 First Grade classes 4 Second Grade classes4 Second Grade classes 4 Third Grade classes4 Third Grade classes 4 Fourth Grade classes4 Fourth Grade classes 5 Fifth Grade classes5 Fifth Grade classes New building August 2014 New building August 2014 Title 1 School next year- brochure -Title 1 School next year- brochure -
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
North Frederick Magnet Site Feeder Schools
ndash 1048699Brunswickndash 1048699Carroll Manor (Point of
Rocks Area)ndash 1048699Emmitsburgndash 1048699Gladendash 1048699Lewistownndash 1048699Middletownndash 1048699Monocacyndash 1048699Myersvillendash 1048699New MidwayWoodsboro
ndash 1048699North Frederickndash 1048699Sabillasvillendash 1048699Thurmontndash 1048699Valleyndash 1048699Walkersvillendash 1048699Waverleyndash 1048699Wolfsvillendash 1048699Yellow Springs
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
We Celebrate our DiversityWe Celebrate our Diversity
41 Caucasian41 Caucasian 24 African-American 24 African-American 23 Hispanic23 Hispanic 8 Asian8 Asian 4 Multiple Race4 Multiple Race 47 FARM students47 FARM students
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
What curriculum will be What curriculum will be followedfollowed
There is no separate curriculumThere is no separate curriculum Emphasis will be on extension Emphasis will be on extension
enrichment and acceleration based on enrichment and acceleration based on abilities and interestsabilities and interests
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
What might the instructional What might the instructional activities look likeactivities look like
A variety of activities promoting A variety of activities promoting deep understanding and thinking deep understanding and thinking critically critically ndash hands-on investigationshands-on investigationsndash problem solving activitiesproblem solving activitiesndash individual and cooperative projectsindividual and cooperative projects
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
How many students in a classHow many students in a class
This depends on actual enrollment This depends on actual enrollment however it could range from 24 ndash 32 however it could range from 24 ndash 32
We have an allocation for 4 magnet We have an allocation for 4 magnet teachers next year teachers next year
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
Will my child work in different Will my child work in different groups during the daygroups during the day
Assess students to differentiate Assess students to differentiate instructioninstruction
Structures includeStructures includeTotal ClassTotal Class Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Instructional level grouping (LA and Math)Regrouping within levelRegrouping within level IndividualIndividual
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
How will my child be transported How will my child be transported to NFESto NFES
County bus shuttle system ndashCounty bus shuttle system ndash may may be middle school bus ndash dismissal at be middle school bus ndash dismissal at 220220
Carpooling Carpooling Transport by parent- students stay Transport by parent- students stay
until 247until 247
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
Homework for studentsHomework for students
Time allocations on average for grades Time allocations on average for grades 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 1-2 is 15 minutesgrade 3 is 30 minutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes dailyminutesgrades 4-5 is 45 minutes daily
Types of Homework ndash practice Types of Homework ndash practice preparation extension integrationpreparation extension integration
Time management analytical thinking Time management analytical thinking and research skills might be neededand research skills might be needed
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
How will my child be How will my child be integrated into the general integrated into the general
ed student populationed student population Lunch and recessLunch and recess Specials at the same timeSpecials at the same time Grade level field trips and Grade level field trips and
culminating eventsculminating events PTA events etc PTA events etc
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
Other factors to considerOther factors to consider
Your ChildrsquosYour ChildrsquosSocial-emotional developmentSocial-emotional developmentSeparation from friends family Separation from friends family
community and familiar settingcommunity and familiar settingChange in academic rigorChange in academic rigorTransition to the studentrsquos home Transition to the studentrsquos home
school for middle schoolschool for middle school
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
NFES Magnet ProgramNFES Magnet Program ArrivalDismissalArrivalDismissal
ndash North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some North Frederick begins and ends earlier than some other elementary schools with the instructional day other elementary schools with the instructional day being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM being from 820 AM ndash 248 PM
ndash Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and Students may begin arriving to school at 800 AM and are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction are expected to be in class by 818 AM for instruction to begin promptly at 820 AMto begin promptly at 820 AM
ndash Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet Dismissal may begin as early as 220 PM for magnet students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside students who use FCPS transportation for areas outside of the NFES district While no new instruction begins of the NFES district While no new instruction begins after early dismissal begins students remaining will after early dismissal begins students remaining will receive instructional support reinforcing previously receive instructional support reinforcing previously learned skills or enhancing otherslearned skills or enhancing others
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
NFES Magnet Program NFES Magnet Program
We have incentives for students with perfect We have incentives for students with perfect (no minutes of instruction missed) and (no minutes of instruction missed) and exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)exemplary attendance (less than 2 days)
If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding If child is not an ldquoearly birdrdquo or is not riding the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of the school sponsored bus and is pulled out of class early the time will be marked on the class early the time will be marked on the student attendance recordstudent attendance record
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
For additional information about For additional information about the Gifted and Talented program the Gifted and Talented program
please visitplease visitwwwfcpsorggnt
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Do we know class size now Do we know class size now
ndash No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on No We do not Class sizes range from 24-30 Based on numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two numbers of students there may be split grades meaning two grades in the same class We will not have this information grades in the same class We will not have this information finalized until May finalized until May
If I have additional questions who do I contact If I have additional questions who do I contact ndash Devedacoleyfcpsorgndash Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on Put a question and your e-mail or phone number on
a question card and we will get back to you if I do a question card and we will get back to you if I do not get a chance to talk to you this evening not get a chance to talk to you this evening
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
When will we know bus routes When will we know bus routes ndash Transportation information will be shared in Transportation information will be shared in
August We will have this information at our August We will have this information at our Open House in August Open House in August
Can I have access to this presentation Can I have access to this presentation againagainndash Yes it will be on our website Yes it will be on our website
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