lakelands park middle school presents: high school magnet programs: what is available and how to...
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Lakelands Park Middle School Presents:
High School Magnet Programs: What is Available and How to Apply
September 23, 2013
Outcomes
By the end of today’s presentation, students will be able to:
List the high school magnet opportunities for Lakelands Park’s rising 9th graders
Describe the magnet program application process
Recall the workshop dates and deadlines for application
MCPS Magnet Programs
International Baccalaureate (IB) at Richard Montgomery High School
Global Ecology Studies Program at Poolesville High School
Humanities Program at Poolesville High School
Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Program at Poolesville High School
Richard Montgomery High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Interdisciplinary in nature and seen through a global & international lens; NOT simply a humanities program, although strong reading & writing skills are important.
Students earn an MCPS diploma, a Maryland Certificate of Merit, and the internationally recognized IB Diploma
Grade 8 students from any MCPS high school cluster are eligible to apply
Same IB curriculum as those found in other IB high schools; difference is highly competitive process
Eligibility for the Richard Montgomery High School IB Program
Students must be enrolled in Algebra 1 or higher and at least Level 1 of Spanish or French by grade 8
Grade 8 students not in Foreign Language may apply for IB if they are qualified bilingual students who are already fluent in Spanish, French, or Chinese. (These students do not need to be currently enrolled in Spanish or French, but they must be enrolled in at least Algebra 1)
Global Ecology HouseFocus on environmental issues
Major emphasis on Science and Social Studies areas
Courses provide students with a broad background of ecological information from which they may pursue a variety of environmental perspectives
Offers a unique computer assisted approach which includes networking with students and schools, locally and around the globe
Students are challenged to develop a global ecological perspective as they investigate historical and current issues related to the earth's natural resources
Humanities House
Study of the human experience through historical events, literature, and the arts
Connection among English, Social Studies, Communication, and Fine Arts
Opportunity to participate in media productions
Work with peers to develop top quality print, photo, and video products
Develop and deepen skills in written and oral communication
Science, Mathematics,Computer Science House
Offers accelerated, courses in Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science in an extended day program
For highly able students particularly interested in these subjects
Develop and deepen skills in problem-solving, analysis, and laboratory investigations
Emphasis on developing research and sharing findings
Peer work to solve mathematical, science, and engineering problems.
Eligibility for the Poolesville High School Houses
Current grade 8 students enrolled in Algebra 1 or higher
Applicant Characteristics
Ask yourself: To an exceptional degree, do I…
• Show curiosity about ideas, events, and how things work or have a questioning attitude?
• Demonstrate initiative and intellectual curiosity?
• Have an ability to learn at a faster rate?
• Have an unusual understanding and use of language?
• Have strong critical and creative thinking abilities?
• Show empathy and sensitivity towards others?
• Have an ability to see relationships and detect patterns?
• Have a positive self-concept?
• Understand my strengths AND know when and how to ask for help?
• Prefer long-range goals to short-term or immediate needs?
Application Steps
• Gather Information - Each program has an Information Night
• Use Your Resources - pages 2-3 in the application describes all that you need to do
• Adhere to Deadlines
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/applications.aspx
Important Links
Important Dates
October 7th- Poolesville HS Information Night• Last name A-M = 5 – 6:30 p.m.• Last name N-Z = 7- 8:30 p.m.
October 21st - Richard Montgomery HS Information Night• 7- 8:30 p.m.
October 14th - LPMS Student Application Workshop• During Fly Time & lunch
October 24th - LPMS Student Application Workshop• After school 3:00 – 4:00
More Important Dates
November 8th - Application Deadline (postmarked or delivered to the appropriate school by 3:00 pm)
December 7th - Magnet Program Testing Day at Poolesville HS
• 8 – 11 a.m.
December 8th - Magnet Program Testing Day at Richard Montgomery HS for students with testing accommodations (must submit 504, IEP or ELL documentation with application)
• 8 – 11 a.m.
Magnet Program Coordinators
Richard Montgomery HS – Ms. Jennifer Hoover
301-610-8100
Poolesville HS – Ms. Billie Bradshaw
301-972-7976
Magnets By The Numbers
Program Applied Selected Wait Pool
Richard Montgomery IB 40 5 (13%) 3
Poolesville Ecology 40 4 (10%) 25
Poolesville SMCS 34 3 (9%) 10
Poolesville Humanities 34 8 (24%) 15
The above chart represents the high school magnet program application outcomes for Lakelands Park’s outgoing 8th grade class
from 2013.
What Else is Available?
Visual Art Center at Einstein High School
Thomas Edison School of Technology
School Based Career Pathway Programs
School Based Signature Programshttp://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/ http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northwesths/academics/signature/
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/signature/