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NEC HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

Northeast (NEC) Consortium High School Signature Programs The Choice Process Application Programs Information Meeting for NEC Grade 7 Students and Parents Springbrook High School May 9, 2018

NEC Students - “I see ME in all THREE!”

You will hear…

• Overview of choice process and timeline
• Overview of NEC high school Signature

programs

• Brief overview of application and special

programs available to NEC students

I see ME in ALL 3! I see ME in ALL 3! I see ME in ALL 3!

Tonight’s Outcomes:

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 1-

There are ____ middle schools in the NEC.

• b. 5

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 2 -

T/F. The NEC was formed around the same time Blake HS was opened. True. The NEC was established in the late 90's.

What is the Northeast Consortium (NEC)?

The NEC is made up of 3 high schools, 5 middle schools, and their feeder elementary Schools.

James Hubert Blake HS Paint Branch HS Springbrook HS The NEC: 3 Great Schools . . .I see ME in ALL 3!

What do ALL NEC high schools have in common?

• A comprehensive high school program
• Athletics and extracurricular activities
• Lots of opportunities for you to make friends
• Newspaper, yearbook, music program
• Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
• Special education support services and ESOL levels 4 & 5 services
• TV studio – students produce daily announcements on TV
• Use of technology/computers throughout the school
• Signature programs – programs of instruction based on a central theme or

focus

Wh What at is is th the e Gra rade de 8 NE 8 NEC C ti time meline? line?

(Proposed for School Year 2018- 2019)

Late September/Early October

• Choice and Signature program information provided to Grade 8 students -

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

• HS Options Fair – evening information meeting

October

• Evening Open House at each NEC high school
• College and career development activities for middle school students
• Instructions on submitting Choice forms mailed to Grade 8 students’

homes

November

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

January

• High school assignments mailed to students’ homes

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Step p #1 Complete plete a Choice ice form rm.

Parents/students rank the 3 NEC high schools in order of preference, based on the Signature programs at each school.

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 3 -

T/F. Students are guaranteed assignment to their 1st choice if they pick their base high school as their 1st choice. True.

• 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: – Indicated as 1st choice on the Choice form OR

• Indicated as 2nd choice on the Choice form

and the 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

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tend nd his is/her her base se area ea hi high h schoo hool? l?

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 NEC last year?

• c. 51%

Step #2

Choice forms are run through a computerized lottery process.

Step #3

High school assignment letters are mailed to students’ homes.

Every effort is made to assign students to their first choice. Some students may be assigned their 2nd choice school.

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

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Students will receive bus transportation if they live:

• in the Consortium attendance area

AND

• beyond walking distance of their assigned school

(about 2 miles, as determined by MCPS).

Is transpor ansporta tation tion availa lable? le?

88%

Wh What t is is a a Si Sign gnatur ture pr program?

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Instructional program developed around a central theme that includes:

• Rigorous course work
• Variety of course offerings in

the thematic area

• Sequential course offerings to

build knowledge and skills

Themes are designed to…

• appeal to students’ interests
• help students make

connections with their future

• think about life after high

school

• explore college, military, and

possible future careers

Wh What t are th the Signa nature ture progra

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ms at th the 3 N NEC C HS?

Paint Branch HS: Science and Media Springbrook HS: IB World and Information Technology James Hubert Blake HS: Fine Arts and Humanities

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 5 -

Which NEC High School is home to the Black Box Theatre?

• b. Blake HS

James es Hubert ert Bla lake e HS: :

Fi Fine ne Art rts s an and d Hu Huma manities nities

Arts & Communications Pathways:

Performing Arts

• Theatre, Music, Dance

Visual Arts

• Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography,

Fashion Design

Media Arts

• Video Production, Journalism, Digital Art

Humanities & Public Service:

Humanities

• History, Cultural Studies, English, World

Languages

Public Service

• Teacher Education, Child Development, Law

and Public Policy

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 6 -

The medical careers program is part of the Signature program at which NEC High School?

• C. Paint Branch HS

Paint int Bra ranch nch HS HS: :

Scien ience ce and Media ia

Science:

Academy of Health Professions

• Medical Careers Pathway - Become a Certified

Nursing Assistant

• Pharmacy Pathway – take fundamentals of

pharmacy course

Academy of Engineering Technology Advance Science Course Sequence

• Physics – Grade 9
• Grade 10: Double Period Biology & Double Period

Chemistry

Media Arts:

• Video Production
• Radio Production
• Journalism, Literary Magazine,

Photography, Digital Art

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 7 -

Which NEC High School offers Italian, German and Arabic?

• a. Springbrook HS

Sp Sprin ingbrook gbrook HS HS: :

IB Wo World ld & In Informat formation ion Techn chnolog

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International Baccalaureate Programs:

• Challenging, comprehensive curriculum based on a global

perspective

• International theme - focus on understanding various culture
• World Languages - French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic
• Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Grades 9 - 10
• Pre-IB course work
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
• Curriculum developed by IBO
• IB courses - Grades 11-12

Academy of Information Technology:

• Robotics
• Computer Programming
• Network Management
• Digital Media

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r Options! tions!

 May/June  2 students from each NEC high school to visit each NEC MS

 Web based tool  Discover individual strengths and talents  Explore career and college options  Take career assessments – "cluster finder"  Road Trip Nation - interview videos

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

NEC Student to Student Visits

Sum Summary mary

• All 3 NEC high schools provide:

– A comprehensive educational program, including after school activities, athletics, and clubs. – Excellent programs that appeal to students’ interests.

• The Choice process encourages

discussion about student interests, high school opportunities, and future goals.

The NEC: 3 Great Schools . . .I see Me in ALL 3!

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 8 -

T/F. Students who live in the Northeast Consortium participate in the choice process unless they apply to a high school magnet program. False

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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
• Magnet classes for 3-4 periods of the day, 4 as part
• f general school community

App pplicant licant Char aracteristics acteristics

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?

Magnet Application Programs Available to NEC Students*:  Science, Math & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair HS or Poolesville HS (depending on base area)  International Baccalaureate (IB) Magnet at Richard Montgomery HS (countywide)  Global Ecology House at Poolesville HS (countywide)

*NOTE: Students who apply for magnet programs must still complete and turn in an NEC Choice form by the due date.

Wh What t ma magnet gnet prog

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Sc Scien ence ce/Math /Mathemati ematics/Com cs/Comput puter er Sc Scien ence ce Mag agnet et Pr 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

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 world 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

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 9 -

T/F. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Springbrook has a different curriculum than the one at Richard Montgomery. False

Poolesv esville lle Global l Ecology

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• The Global Ecology program has existed for over 10 years
• 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.

Applic plication ation-Only Only Timeline meline

Information nights

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

Application deadline

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

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/

Testing

• 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)

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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/

Thank you for attending!

Still have questions…

please see a DCCAPS staff member

Please complete your survey form!

Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?

Question # 10 - Match the School to the special program

.

• a. Poolesville HS – Global Ecology House
• b. Springbrook HS - International Baccalaureate and

Technology

• c. Richard Montgomery HS - International Baccalaureate

Magnet

• d. Montgomery Blair HS -

Science, Math & Computer Science Magnet

• e. Albert Einstein HS – Visual Art Center
• f. James H. Blake – Fine Arts & Humanities
• g. Paint Branch HS –Science & Media