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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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Page 1: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 2: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 3: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 4: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 5: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 6: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 7: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 8: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 9: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 10: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 11: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 12: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 13: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 14: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 15: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 16: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 17: Welcome!!!!!

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

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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

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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

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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

Page 20: Welcome!!!!!

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

Page 21: Welcome!!!!!

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