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MSMC
Middle School Magnet Consortium
• Overview
• MSMC Schools
• Common Elements
• Choice Process
• Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)The presentation will
begin at 7:00 p.m.
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• Argyle Magnet School
for Digital Design and Development
• A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
• Parkland Magnet School
for Aerospace Technology
What schools are
in the MSMC?
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Why was the
MSMC created?
• Increase student performance in
the three target schools
• Broaden local school program
choices and expand student
program choices in MCPS
• Reduce socioeconomic isolation
in the three target schools without
increasing socioeconomic
isolation in the sending middle
schools
The MSMC was
funded by a
$7.2 million
federal grant
through the 2007-
2008 school year.
The programs are
now locally funded
through MCPS.
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Who is eligible
to attend?
Montgomery County students currently in Grade 5
*Note: Students who live within the attendance
areas of Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland WILL be
assigned to an MSMC school.
*Is one of these your home elementary school?
MSMC In-Consortium Elementary Schools:
Brookhaven Strathmore
Georgian Forest Viers Mill
Harmony Hills Weller Road
Sargent Shriver Wheaton Woods
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Terminology
You are “In-Consortium” if your home elementary
school is (i.e. you live in the boundary areas of):
Brookhaven Strathmore
Georgian Forest Viers Mill
Harmony Hills Weller Road
Sargent Shriver Wheaton Woods
You are “Out-of-Consortium” if you live out of the
boundary areas of those schools.
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Is transportation
provided?
For students who live outside walking
distance of their assigned school, as
designated by MCPS, and in the attendance
areas of:
Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland
Yes - from neighborhood bus stops if they live
beyond the MCPS designated walking distance
All other areas of Montgomery County
No - parents provide transportation
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What is unique
about MSMC
schools?
• Whole School Magnet Model
• Accelerated core curriculum
• Specialty and advanced courses
• Unique course sequences
• Advanced mathematics
• Highly effective instructional program
• Partnerships that support magnet focus
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Accelerated Curriculum
and Specialty Courses
Specialty courses open to all students
Specialty elective courses provide
advanced study in magnet focus
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Highly Effective
Instructional Program
• MCPS curriculum in core subject areas
• Skilled teachers
• Professional development
• Team planning and grading
• Student support during and after school
• Rigorous course work
• Extended learning opportunities
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
• Advanced Arts •
• World Languages •
• Advanced Mathematics •
6th grade integrated arts course- Perspectives in the Fine Arts.
Rigorous arts courses available in dance, music,
theater, visual art, digital arts and film.
Course curricula are aligned with state and
national standards.
Arts performances, residencies and displays are on-going.
Students may participate in juried exhibitions, adjudications, and competitions.
Opportunities for students to flourish in rigorous core academic classes and clubs.
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO?MISSION
Our mission is to build every learner’s capacity by exposing them
to rigorous academic programming and unique artistic
experiences. We provide a creative and collaborative learning
environment in which students use higher order thinking skills to
solve complex problems.
Instructional Focus: Teachers will provide data driven
differentiated instruction that promotes literacy and equity.
Interpret the artwork
through dance
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A. Mario Loiederman Magnet School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
What do the students DO?
Awards & AccoladesSelected as a School of Excellence
in Arts Education by the Kennedy
Center
Students Accepted to Various
Magnet Programs in the Washington,
DC metropolitan Area
Superior Ratings in Festival for
Chorus, Band and Orchestra
Chamber Choir selected to
performance at the MS National
Conference for Choral Music in Dallas,
Texas,
Unique Partnerships Highwood Theater -Intersections
residency using theatre promoting
Strathmore- workshops, open
rehearsals, residencies and
performance assemblies
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra-
guest conductors and open rehearsals
Argyle Magnet Middle School
for Digital Design and Development
Invent the Future With Us!
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1:1 Student to Technology Ratio
710 laptops & Chrome books
510 Dell PCs, 11 Computer Labs
Finch Robots
Makey Makey Boards
50 Wacom Tablets
45 Macbook Pro Laptops
36 Alienware Gaming Laptops
Media/TV Studio
42 Sony Bloggie Cameras
Lego Mindstorm NXT Robots
MIT App Inventor
Gamemaker/Construct/Unity
Python
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premier Elements
Java
Dreamweaver
HTML 5
Flash
Scratch
What Types of Technology with Students at Argyle Magnet Experience?
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Argyle Magnet Middle School
Students Innovate and Invent Every Day!
Program Highlights:
• Digital Media Production Suite:
• Creating video or computer generated graphics
• Relevant Technology Education Experiences:
• Designing cell phone applications and advanced video games
• TV Studio:
• Students produce morning announcements
• Project SUCCESS:
• Connecting content areas in a unique classroom environment
Business Partnerships:
• Dig-It Games
• Microsoft
Mile Markers Experience:
• Grade 6- Students learn how to develop an interactive portfolio
• Grade 7- Students develop technology products for partnership vendor
Capstone Experience:
• Grade 8-Producing interactive apps that will be used during this year’s
MCPS 5th Grade Challenge App Project
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Every student is in a unique accelerated MCPS middle school science program where students complete the MCPS Grade 6-8 Science curriculum in two years.
By 8th grade, all students have an opportunity to receive a high school Physical Science credit (Physics or Geoscience Explorations) and a high school Science elective credit (IED and/or Astronomy).
Other Science electives and include Introduction to Robotics, Applied Robotics, and Principles of Flight.
Physics Egg Drop
Robotics
Kites in Flight
Magnet Program at
Parkland Magnet School for
Aerospace Technology
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Yearly Milestone project
Civil Air Patrol
Alphabest After School Care
GRRL Tech
Family STEM Night
Noche de Ciencas (Science Night)
Competitions like Sea Perch and
Verizon Innovation App Challenge
Kid Museum Maker Faire
Parkland Team Up Grant
Sea Perch
Milestone Expo
Programs at
Parkland Magnet School for
Aerospace Technology
Civil Air Patrol
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KID Museum
Silver Spring Maker Faire
AFI Silver Theater
Passion 4 Learning
NASA
Lockheed Martin
USA Science and
Engineering Festival
Northrop Grumman
University of Maryland
Wheaton High School
Civil Air Patrol
Partners at
Parkland Magnet School for
Aerospace Technology
KID
Museum &
Silver
Spring
Maker Faire
Hands-on
Investigations with Aerospace &
STEM Partners
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MSMC Program Booklet
Visit:
www.montgomeryschools
md.org/schools/msmagnet/
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After Grade 8, what high school
options are available for
students?
● Attend one of the five Downcounty
Consortium (DCC) high schools
● Attend home high school
(based on student’s home address)
● Apply to DCC application high school programs
● Apply to countywide application high school programs
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What is the Choice
Process?
The Choice process involves a LOTTERYassignment process.
In-Consortium Grade 5 students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the MSMC will participate in the Choice lottery and be assigned to one of the three schools
Out-of-Consortium Grade 5 students who reside outside the geographic boundaries of the MSMC in other parts of Montgomery County mayparticipate in the Choice lottery
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What factors may be
considered in the
lottery school
assignment process?
Computer program is used that randomly assigns based on:
School capacity
Choice ranking
Sibling link
Socioeconomic status
Note: Test results, report card grades, and teacher recommendations
are NOT part of the MSMC school lottery process.
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What factors ARE NOT
considered in the
lottery school
assignment process?
Test results
Report card grades
Teacher recommendations
Race
Participation in activities related to the magnet
focus
Skill/interest level or preparation in the area of the
magnet focus
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What is the Choice
Process Timeline?
September 2016
– MSMC evening parent information meetings
October 2016
– MSMC open houses at each school
– Choice forms available mid-October
November 2016
– November 4, 2016 - Choice form deadline (Round 1)
Continued
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Choice Process Timeline
(Continued)
Early February 2017 – Results of Round 1
– Notification letters mailed to homes of Round 1 participants
February 10, 2017
– Round 2 forms due for:
• New applicants
• Students who did not get their first choice school in
Round 1 whose parents request in writing to have
original Choice form resubmitted
• Out-of-consortium students not selected in Round 1
February 24, 2017
– Acceptance deadline for out-of-Consortium students invited in Round 1
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How will families
receive the
Choice form?
In-Consortium: Students who live within the
Consortium will receive a Choice form in the mail
in mid-October.
Out-of-Consortium: Students/parents may obtain
a Choice form in mid-October from:
– the MSMC website
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
– the Division of Consortia Choice and
Application Program Services, 301-592-2040
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What does
the Choice
form look
like?
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How do students
participate in the MSMC
school Choice process?
1) Parents/Grade 5 students complete a Choice form.
Rank the three MSMC schools in order of preference:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.
2) Please answer the 3 survey questions on form, too.
We want your feedback!
3) Return the form by Friday, November 4, 2016
In-Consortium – Return to child’s elementary school.
Out-of-Consortium – Return to DCCAPS office.
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?FAQ
What are some
frequently asked
questions?
F A Q s
?
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What are the differences and similarities between the MSMC schools and the magnet programs at Clemente, Eastern and Takoma Park?
MSMC Application Programs
Whole school magnet
Every child in the school participates
in the magnet focus
Student assignment by lottery using
Choice form
Magnet program within a larger school
Only those selected participate
Student assignment by a highly
competitive selection process –
application (report card grades, teacher
recommendations, testing . . .)
Similarities
Rigorous course work
Themed programs
High school credit available
Limited seats
**A student may apply to application programs AND participate in the lottery.
Due Dates and Notification Dates are the SAME.
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Are students who live within
the MSMC attendance area
guaranteed a seat?
Yes, an “In-Consortium” student is guaranteed a seat at one of the three schools.
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Are students guaranteed their
first choice school?
No, but every effort will be made to
assign students to their first choice.
Last year, 92% of In-Consortium students received
their first choice.
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How many seats are available to
students who live outside of the
MSMC attendance area?
Depending on enrollment trends,
approximately up to 80 seats per school
may be available for students
entering Grade 6.
Last year, over 925 out-of-Consortium students submitted Choice forms.
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Do MSMC schools offer similar
services as other MCPS middle
schools?
MSMC schools offer the same
academic and educational services
as other MCPS schools, plus
additional courses and after school
activities.
All MCPS middle schools offer opportunities for high school credit.
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May current Grade 6
students participate in
the Choice process?
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When are the MSMC
Open Houses?
Wednesday, October 5 A. Mario Loiederman12701 Goodhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Wednesday, October 19 Parkland4610 West Frankfort Drive
Rockville, MD 20853
Wednesday, October 26 Argyle2400 Bel Pre Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Programs begin at 7:00 p.m.
Parents and their Grade 5 child(ren) are encouraged to attend all three.
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For more information,
please contact …
Magnet Coordinator – A. Mario Loiederman
Magnet Coordinator – Argyle
Magnet Coordinator – Parkland
Questions about the Choice Process?
Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS)
301-592-2040 or visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet
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Thank you for attending this presentation.
To help us better serve you, please
complete your evaluation form and return
it to a member of the Consortia staff or in
the boxes by the door as you leave.
Principals and coordinators are in the
foyer to answer your questions.
