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DCC HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

Downcounty (DCC) Consortium High School Academy Programs The Choice Process Application Programs DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5! Information Meeting for DCC Grade 7 Students and Parents Northwood High School May 3, 2018

DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5!

Tonight’s Outcomes tcomes:

Hear ar an n over ervie view w of

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• Downcounty Consortium (DCC) Choice

Process and Timeline

• DCC HS Academy Programs
• Application & Special Programs Available to

DCC Students

Provide feedback by completing an evaluation form

DCC Students Can Thrive @ All 5!

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 1 -

There are ____ middle schools in the DCC.

• c. 9

Opportunity to form new friendships

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 2 -

T/F. The DCC is over 20 years old.

FALSE The DCC was formed in 2004.

What at is th the e Do Down wncounty county Co Consortiu

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• The DCC

CC is made de up of:

5 high schools, 9 middle schools, and their feeder elementary schools

• The high

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– Montgomery Blair – Albert Einstein – John F. Kennedy – Northwood – Wheaton

Wh What t do

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LL DCC hi high h school hools s of

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• A comprehensive high school education
• Athletics and extracurricular activities
• Lots of opportunities for you to make friends!
• School plays, newspaper, yearbook, music program
• Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
• Special education and ESOL services
• TV studio – students produce announcements on TV
• Use of technology/computers throughout the school
• Academy programs

Ov Overv erview iew of the DCC C lo lotte tery ry choice ice process cess and tim imeli line ne

(proposed for school year 2018-2019)

Late September/Early October

• Choice process and academy program information sent home with grade 8

students – Milestones booklet

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/

• Options Fair - evening information meetings

October

• Evening Open House at ALL 5 DCC high schools
• Counselor presented lesson - college and career development activities for

middle school students

• Instructions on submitting Choice forms mailed to Grade 8 students’ homes

(residents of DCC only) November

• Evening parent enrollment meeting for non-MCPS students
• Completed Choice forms due

January

• High school assignment letters mailed to students’ homes

DCC Hig igh h Scho hool

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St Step #1

Complete an on-line Choice form. Parents/students rank the 5 DCC high schools in order

• f preference, based on

the academy programs at each school.

DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5!

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 3 -

True or False: Students are guaranteed assignment to their 1st choice school if they pick their base high school as their 1st choice. True

The base area high school is determined by a student’s home address.* Assignment to a student’s base high school is guaranteed if it is:

1) Indicated as 1st choice on the Choice form OR 2) Indicated as 2nd choice on the Choice form AND 1st choice is not available.

*To determine your base high school, visit: http://gis.mcpsmd.org/SchoolAssignmentTool2/Index.xhtml

Wh What t if if my my chi hild ld wan ants ts to to att ttend end his is/her /her bas ase e ar area ea hi high h school? hool?

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 4 -

Which percent reflects on average, how many Grade 8 students picked a non-base school as their 1st choice in the DCC last year?

• c. Approximately 45%

Step #2

Choice forms are run through a computerized lottery process.

Step #3

High school assignment letters are mailed to students’ homes.

Factors which may impact the school assignment process:

• School capacity (space availability)
• Number of students who choose

their base school

• Ranking of schools on Choice form
• Sibling link
• Socio-economic diversity
• Gender balance

Lo Lott ttery ery Cho hoice ce Pr Proc

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Students who attend a DCC MS but live

• utside of the consortium

January

• Guaranteed a seat at one of the DCC high schools by participating

in Round 2 lottery

• Mailing sent about how to submit choices for Round 2 lottery

February

• Round 2 choice forms due in mid-February
• Optional to participate

March

• Assignment letters sent to Round 2 participants
• Notice of intent returned to accept seat at assigned DCC HS

DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5!

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 5 -

Students may participate in round 2 lottery choice if…

• d. All of the above

What t are re some me freq equen uently tly asked ked quest estion ions? s?

What percentage of students received their 1st choice school this year during Round 1? What percentage received their 1st or 2nd choice? Students will receive bus transportation if they live:

• in the DCC attendance area AND
• beyond walking distance of their assigned school

(about two miles, as designated by MCPS).

98.9 % 83% Is transportation available to all DCC high schools?

Wh What at is is an an ac acad ademy emy pro rogram? gram?

An academy program:

• Offers a sequence of courses designed around a central

theme

• Is a program of study developed to appeal to students’

interests

• Is supported by an academy head and a team of teachers
• Helps students make connections between school learning

and their personal interests and skills

• Enables students to explore future plans for college and/or

careers

Number of academies:

• Number at each DCC high school: 4 to 5 academy programs

Acad cademy emy Pro rograms grams in in th the e DCC

DCC academies fall into these areas of interest:

• Arts and Communication
• Human Resources, Health, & Environment
• Technology & Business
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 6 -

Which DCC HS offers the Academy of Music, Theatre and Dance?

• c. Northwood

Arts Arts and Commun and Communication ication

DCC Academies:

Academy of Media, Music and The Arts – Blair Academy of Visual & Performing Arts – Einstein Academy of Humanities, Arts & Media – Northwood Broadcast Journalism & Communications Academy – Kennedy Academy of Music, Theatre & Dance– Northwood

Human Human Resou Resources rces, , Health, Health, & Envi & Environmen ronment t

DCC Academies:

Academy of Politics, Advocacy & Law – Northwood Health Professions Academy – Kennedy Academy of Technological & Environmental Systems Sciences – Northwood Academy of International Studies & Law – Blair Academy of Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Education– Northwood Academy of Human Service Professions – Blair Bioscience Academy – Wheaton

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 7 -

Which DCC HS offers an academy that falls under the technology and business cluster?

• f. All of the DCC High Schools

Technology and Bus Technology and Business iness

DCC Academies:

Business Administration & Management Academy – Kennedy Academy of Finance – Einstein Academy of Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Education– Northwood Academy of Entrepreneurship & Business Management – Blair Academy of Information Technology – Wheaton Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – Blair Academy of Technological & Environmental Systems Sciences – Northwood Academy of Engineering – Wheaton

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 8 -

Which DCC high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Program?

• a. Kennedy & Einstein

Inter Interdisciplinary disciplinary Progr Programs ams

DCC Academies:

International Baccalaureate Program – Einstein International Baccalaureate Program – Kennedy Global Studies Academy– Wheaton Renaissance Academy – Einstein Montgomery College Middle College Program (MC)2@N- Northwood NJROTC – Kennedy

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 May/June  Introduction to choice

 web based tool  discover individual strengths and talents  explore career and college options  Take career assessments – "career cluster finder"  Road Trip Nation - interview videos

 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ career-readiness/naviance.aspx

7th Grade Counselor Lesson

Su Summary mary

ALL 5 DCC high schools offer exciting courses, programs, and activities that will interest you and prepare you for future success! Explore the many opportunities available at each school:

• Attend high school functions, such as school plays and

athletic events

• Visit the school websites - example -

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northwood hs/

• Attend all 5 Open Houses
• Think about what activities and subjects interest you

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 9 -

True or False. Students who live in the Downcounty Consortium participate in the Choice process unless they apply to a high school magnet program. FALSE

Magnet gnet Prog

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• Not all students apply; highly competitive
• Prerequisites to be eligible to apply
• Enrolled in Alg 1 or higher for all
• Additional prerequisites depending on program related

to theme

• Theme Based
• Application process to include
• Essays
• Teacher Recs
• Transcript Review
• Testing
• Cohort classes for 3-4 periods of the day, 4 as part
• f whole school community

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 10 -

True or False. Most students in grade 8 apply to

• ne of the special application-only or magnet

programs. FALSE

App pplicant licant Ch Characteris acteristics tics

Parents, ask yourselves: To an exceptional degree, does my child…

• 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?
• Answer questions with detail and elaboration?
• Have strong critical and creative thinking abilities?
• Have an ability to critique themselves and reflect on their work?
• Have an ability to see relationships and detect patterns?
• Take academic risks?
• Understand his or her strengths AND know when and how to ask for help?
• Look at a challenge as an opportunity for growth?

Countywide Magnet Programs:

• Science, Math & Computer Science Magnet Program (Blair/Poolesville HS)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Magnet at Richard Montgomery HS
• Global Ecology House at Poolesville HS

DCC Application-Only Programs:

• Biomedical Application-Only Program at Wheaton HS
• Engineering Application-Only Program at Wheaton HS
• Communication Arts Program (CAP) at Blair HS
• Leadership Training Institute (LTI) at Kennedy HS

Other special programs:

• Visual Art Center (VAC) at Einstein HS
• Thomas Edison High School of Technology

17 half-day professional-technical career education programs

*NOTE: Students who apply for application-only programs must still complete and turn in a DCC Choice form by the due date.

What other high school options are available?

Sc Scien ence ce/Math /Mathemati ematics/Com cs/Comput puter er Sc Scien ence ce Mag agnet et Program ram at at Blai air HS

• Offers accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, math, and

computer science for highly capable and motivated students particularly interested in these subjects.

• Applicants
• Enjoy collaborative research projects
• Must reside in one of the following MCPS clusters:
• Northeast Consortium (NEC), Downcounty Consortium (DCC) BCC,

Winston Churchill, Walter Johnson, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Sherwood, Whitman or Wooton

• Students from other high school clusters can apply to the

Science/Mathematics/Computer Science House at Poolesville HS

• Magnet students have an extra period at end of day
• Peter Ostrander - Magnet Coordinator

Rich chard ard Montgomery tgomery IB Mag agnet et Pr Program ram

 Rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education taught from a global, international perspective  Built upon an internationally recognized curriculum and governed by the IBO.  Diploma recognized by universities throughout the world  Take a variety of IB courses in foreign language, science, math, English and social studies.  Theory of knowledge course ties the subjects together  RM located in Rockville  Grade 8 students from all high school clusters may apply if they are…  Enrolled in at least Level I of Spanish, French, or Chinese (or are qualified bilingual students who are fluent in those languages),  Students successfully completing the program earn an MCPS diploma, a Maryland Certificate of Merit, and the internationally recognized IB Diploma  Mr. Joseph Jelen– Magnet Coordinator

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 11 -

True or False. The IB programs at the two DCC high schools have a different curriculum than the one at Richard Montgomery. FALSE

Pooles esvi ville lle Global l Ecology

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• Global Ecology House students study environmental issues through

rigorous interdisciplinary science and social studies curricula

• Focus on human impact on the natural environment
• Hands on field experience ( i.e. – Annapolis Rocks, Harpers Ferry)
• Investigate historical and current issues related to natural resources
• Grade 8 students from all MCPS high school clusters may apply but no

transportation from DCC or NEC area

• The Global Ecology program has existed for over 10 years.
• Ms. Allison Wilder, Magnet Coordinator

Communication Arts Program (CAP): Blair HS

• Designed for students who wish to develop their

intellectual, creative, and communication skills in the fields of media and the humanities

• Develop multimedia products through photography,

scriptwriting and journalism

Leadership Training Institute (LTI): Kennedy HS

• A rigorous interdisciplinary education emphasizing

experiential learning, community service projects, and leadership theory and application

• Group decision making and problem solving
• Partnership with U of MD’s Academy of Leadership

Students who live in the DCC as well as students who attend a DCC middle school, are also eligible to apply to the following programs in Grade 8:

Biomedical Application-Only Program: Wheaton HS

• A hands- on, collaborative program for students with a

strong interest in math, science and medicine

• Study of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Partnerships with NIH; possible internship opportunities
• Mentoring by biomedical students and professionals

Engineering Application-Only Program: Wheaton HS

• A rigorous competitive program for students with a strong

interest in math, science and engineering; multiple fields of engineering explored

• Opportunities to design innovative solutions using 3D

software

• Attend summer math and science camp prior to 9th grade

Students who live in the DCC as well as students who attend a DCC middle school, are also eligible to apply to the following application programs in Grade 8:

Ma Magnet gnet & Ap Applicatio plication-Only Only Tim imel eline ine

Options Fair

• Late September/ Early October 2018
• Students share special program experiences

Information Nights

• October 2018
• Hosted by each high school magnet or application program

Application Deadline

• November 2018
• Applications and information will be available in the fall at

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/

Testing

• For RMIB, Science/Math Magnet, Ecology House, CAP, Wheaton's Biomedical & Engineering Program
• December 2018
• Test prep booklets available in fall in ms counseling offices

Notification

• February 2019
• Declaration of Intent Form

*Note: Students may apply to multiple programs.

The he Vi Visual ual Art rt Cen enter(VAC) ter(VAC)

at at Albert ert Ei Einste tein in High h Sc School

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 High level half-day program offering a broad perspective of the fine arts with an emphasis on drawing, painting and art history  Opportunity to take AP Studio Art as juniors and seniors  Applicants from all high schools in MCPS  Students can do ½ day at home high school and ½ day at Einstein OR transfer to Einstein for full day.  Transportation is not provided  Admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on completed art courses, portfolio, personal interview, teacher recommendations, and transcript.  For additional information…

 Coordinators: Jane Walsh and Mygenet Harris  http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/vac/

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 12 -

Draw a line to match up the school to the special program available to DCC students:

• a. Poolesville HS – Globa

Global l Ecology Ho House use

• b. Northwood HS – Mid

Middle le Co Colle lege Prog

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• c. Richard Montgomery HS - Mag

Magnet Internatio ional l Ba Baccala laureate

• d. Montgomery Blair HS - Scie

Science, Ma Math & & Co Computer Scie Science

• e. Albert Einstein HS – Vi

Visual l Art Art Cen Center f. John F. Kennedy HS– Le Leadership ip Train ainin ing Ins nstit itute

• g. Wheaton HS – Bi

Biom

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SUMMARY

• 5 Great High Schools in the DCC
• All offer comprehensive education and

have academy programs

• Research options using Naviance &

Milestones Publication

• Visit the DCC website: Downcounty

Consortium (DCC) - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD

• Attend Options Fair- Meet HS staff and

Students

• Attend Open Houses/Application

Program Information Meetings

• Be prepared to fill out Choice Form
• n-line in the Fall

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

BONUS QUESTION-

What does the phrase, “DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5!” mean….

a.

Students can attend all 5 high schools over four or five years

b.

All 5 high schools are great choices- they each have numerous options for all students

c.

Students have multiple interests and can explore at least one of their interests at any of these schools

d.

B and C

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