Lakelands Park Middle School Presents:

High School Magnet Programs: What is Available and How to Apply

September 23, 2013

OutcomesBy the end of today’s presentation, students will be

able to:

List the high school magnet opportunities for Lakelands Park’s rising 9th gradersDescribe the magnet program application processRecall the workshop dates and deadlines for application

MCPS Magnet Programs

International Baccalaureate (IB) at Richard Montgomery High SchoolGlobal Ecology Studies Program at Poolesville High SchoolHumanities Program at Poolesville High SchoolScience, 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)

Poolesville High School Houses

Global EcologyHumanitiesScience, Mathematics, Computer Science

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 HouseStudy 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 CharacteristicsAsk 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 DatesOctober 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 DatesNovember 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 Hoover301-610-8100

Poolesville HS – Ms. Billie Bradshaw301-972-7976

Magnets By The NumbersProgram Applied Selected Wait PoolRichard 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 SchoolThomas Edison School of TechnologySchool Based Career Pathway ProgramsSchool Based Signature Programs

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/ http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northwesths/academics/signature/

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/signature/

Questions?

Thank you for coming!