The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC) for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2013-2014

THE CHOICE PROCESS in the NORTHEAST CONSORTIUM

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2013-2014Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)1

Northeast Consortium (NEC) BoundariesSchool Locator Tool:

http://gis.mcpsmd.org/gis/Publiclocator.asp

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)2Choice Process Timeline for 2012-2013October/November - Choice Process Round 1 Evening enrollment for parents of NEC non-MCPS students held at Spring Mill Field Office on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, from 5:00-7:30 pm

RSVP: Please call 301-592-2040 to find out what documents to bring.

Completed Choice forms due to NEC middle schools by Friday, November 2

End of January Parents/students notified by mail of high school assignment.The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)6NEC Choice Process Sample Choice Form

NEC parents/students will complete a preprinted Choice form:

Rank the three high schools in order of preference.

On the form, indicate if you would like the child to attend the same NEC school that an older sibling will attend in 2013-2014.

Return the completed Choice form to your middle school counselor by Friday, November 2, 2012.*Choice forms will be processed through a computerized lottery system to determine high school assignments.

*NEC students on transfer out of area can return the Choice form to the DCCAPS office.

Choice Form Information

Springbrook High School

IB World and Information Technology Signature8The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)8 Signature courses and course sequences offered at Springbrook High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)

IB Biology IB ChemistryIB Computer ScienceIB English IB Film StudiesIB FrenchIB HistoryIB MathIB Physics

IB Math StudiesIB Pre CalculusIB SpanishIB MusicIB Theory of Knowledge IB Visual ArtsIB Environmental Systems & SocietiesPersonal ProjectMYP Capstone project for grade 10Based upon students interestMay take any formLanguagesArabicGermanItalianJustice, Law and SocietyJustice, Law and Society, IntroLaw and the Administration of JusticeAdvanced Level, Contemporary issues in JLSPractical Experience in JLS InternshipMicrocomputer TechnologiesNetwork Engineering and ManagementNetwork Engineering and Management, AdvancedAcademy of Information Technology (AoIT)Network Engineering and Management, InternshipNational Academy of Info. Tech InternshipNational Academy of Info. Tech ResearchIB Middle Years Program

English, Humanities, Science, Math, Foreign Language, Technology, P.E., the Arts

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)9The IB diploma program is a rigorous, liberal arts curriculum that prepares motivated students for almost any academic and personal challenge they face beyond high school.Students may select to participate in the program their junior and senior years of high school. It is not a test in program.It is recommended that students complete algebra I and two years of a foreign language prior to entering ninth grade.The IB Middle Years Program is a flexible instructional framework that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible global citizens.MYP is a 5 year program starting in grade 6 ending in grade 10.Currently Key MS is implementing the 6-8 part of the program.All incoming 9th grade students will participate in the lat two years of the program, and will have an opportunity to complete a sophomore project that will earn an IB certificate (not for college credit).Springbrook offers three languages, other than Spanish and French, through the second level.Springbrook is the only school in the consortium to offer completer courses in Justice, Law, and Society. Students interested in any facet of law enforcement (police forensics, lawyer, police officer, homeland security) can participate in internships offered through local agencies.

Sequence of Signature courses offered at Springbrook High School

Microcomputer TechnologiesNetwork Engineering and ManagementNetwork Engineering and Management, AdvancedNetwork Engineering and Management, InternshipNational Academy of Info. Tech InternshipNational Academy of Info. Tech ResearchDesigning Technology SolutionsAP Computer Programming 2Computer Programming 3Research Project in Computer ProgrammingAcademy of Information Technology International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (Grades 11-12)IB English 1, 2IB History 1, 2IB Physics 1,2IB ChemistryIB Biology 1,2IB Env. Sys. & SocIB French/Spanish 5,6,7Arabic/German/Italian 1&2IB Advanced Music IB Visual Art 1, 2IB Film 1,2IB Theory of Knowledge Students study subjects from each of the eight subject groups through the five areas of interaction: approaches to learning, community and service, human ingenuity, environment, and health and social education. International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (Grades 9 & 10)

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)10Students in the IB Middle Years Program take courses in 8 areas: English, Humanities, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Technology, Physical education and the Arts.Students will through their experience in the IB Middle Years Program have a great preparation and understanding of the expectations and requirements of IB Diploma Program.Students involved in the IB Diploma Program take courses from six different groups, or areas of study: English, a second language, Individuals and society, experimental sciences, Mathematics, and the visual or performing arts. In addition, IB diploma program students take a course unique to IB Theory of knowledge. They are also required to write a 4000 word essay on a research topic, and participate in what is known as Creativity, Action, and Service activities.AOIT Describe the sequence of courses.Special Initiatives at Springbrook?Justice, Law and SocietyIndustry Professional BriefingsMontgomery County PoliceFBIHomeland SecurityStreet Law

International Baccalaureate ResourcesService oriented local and international tripsIB Cultural ExchangesApproaches and Strategies Study Skills SeminarsIB MentoringArts on the Block

Jazz CampAOIT Paid InternshipsLockheed MartinFDANASANOAA

Service Projects

Other Programs of StudyHospitality ManagementTeacher Academy of MarylandCertified Professional HorticulturalistThe Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)11 What else makes Springbrook students and staff proud?Local Recognition

Local recognition as a top-rated school in the D.C. metropolitan area that supports minorities and students with special needsMost National Merit Scholar Semifinalists in the NEC - 2012Award-winning literary magazine, newspaper, and yearbook - newspaper published biweekly and onlineNationally & Internationally Recognized

Pat Yongpradit wins 2010 Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator AwardJeanni Kim was one of only four teachers in the Middle States Region to win the 2011 AP Award for her contribution to Springbrooks AP programOnly school in MD to participate in Baby Think It Over National Survey (in connection with Honors Health)

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Fine Arts andHumanities Signature

James Hubert Blake HS13The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)1314

Signature courses and course sequences offered at Blake High SchoolHumanitiesFilm and American CultureComparative ReligionGraphic Novels as Literature

History and GovernmentWe the People: U.S. Law & Global IssuesSince 2011- Gilder Lehrman Affiliate SchoolLatin American HistoryAncient Mediterranean HistoryMedieval History

Visual and Media Arts4 Distinct Advanced Television Production Courses TV News, features, mixed media and journalism Fashion Design and Production 3 courses4 Distinct AP Studio Art Courses 2-D, 3-D, Photography and Digital Arts

AP Art HistoryMythology

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)1415Performing ArtsSignature academies and pathways offered at Blake

Theater 4 year Acting Sequence

Musical Theatre

Won more competitive awards than any MCPS High school at the MCPS Theatre Festival in 2012 MusicMusic Technology

Adv. Percussion Ensemble

Professional-in-Residence program, most recently with NY Voices

Perform with U.S. Navy Band - Fall 2012Dance 3 levels of Tap, Jazz, Modern & Ballet

Participates in learning programs with Broadway choreographers from NYC

Select Dance Company

Two expansive dance studios

Stage Design

Play DirectingText Alive! Program Shakespeare Theatre

Onsite Black Box Theater & AmphitheatreMusic Theory

Recording Studios

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)1516Academy & Pathway initiatives at Blake High School!

The Freshman Academy Program HS 101 Summer Academy Academic Teaming Dedicated 9th Grade Counselors AP United States History Tutor-Mentor Program Core Study SkillsBusiness and Marketing PathwayEntrepreneurship, International BusinessSchool Store and Capstone Experience Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math PathwayMulti-media Development and Gaming Design-Three Course Completer ProgramWeb tools and Digital Media-Three Course Completer ProgramCapstone Experience

Cross Curricular ConnectionsNSL Government and Statistics (exit poll with stat class analyzing data)Environmental Science (combining biodiversity, local history, and satellite technology)Physics (analyze properties of stage lighting and creation of musical instruments)

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)1617An Academic High School of Achievement

2012 AP Exam Performance:68% of students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 Highest % in the NEC of Seniors scoring a 3,4 or 52 National AP Scholars, 151 AP Scholars in 2012$16.2 Million in Scholarships Won by Class of 201223 students from the class of 2012 received a 2000 on their SATsIts Academic team is the reigning DC Champion (best of 81) and the defending Super Bowl champion (best of 171 schools)

World Class Instruction and Leadership3 Washington Post Agnes Myer Award-winning Teachers for MCPSOver 25 National Board Certified Teachers have taught at Blake Mae I. Graham Award for Outstanding Media Program in Maryland

Nationally Recognized Signature ProgramsWe The People Maryland State Champions 2012In the past 5 years, The Blake Beat has twice been named the besthigh school newspaper in the USA and three times the best in Maryland!Business Academy - MCPS Competition ChampionsBlake participates in learning/performance programs with Olney Theatre, Roundhouse Theatre, Wolf Trap, Broadway Dance Studios to name a fewLargest and most traveled marching band in the NECWhat else makes Blake students and staff proud?

1717The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)17Paint Branch High School

Academy of Science and Media

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Academy of Science and MediaA whole school program emphasizing research and experimentation, inquiry and critical thinking in all courses and activities.

PAINT BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

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20ScienceAcademy of Health Professions Medical Careers Medical Terminology (with Montgomery College) Pharmacy Foundations of Medicine and Health Sciences Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals Fundamentals of Pharmacy

Signature courses and course sequences offered at Paint Branch High SchoolMedia Television (Video) Production Electronic Video Field Production Media, Management and Operations Radio Production Electronic Audio Field Production Radio Station Management and OperationsUnique Science Course Sequence OfferedPhysics Grade 9Grade 10 Double Period BiologyDouble Period Chemistry (in separate semesters)

Engineering ScienceForensic ScienceRestaurant Management

20The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)202021Special Signature, Academy Programs, and initiatives at Paint Branch

Summer Academy

Academy of Engineering Technology Academy of Finance Program

Japanese Foreign Language Program one of 2 schools in the county Artistin-Residence Programs Animation, Poetry, and Music Science and Media Exposition Psychology Fair Shake Fest Math Honor Society Science Honor Society Foreign Language Honor Society T3I - Transferable Skills Technology, Information, Investigation, and Interpersonal Skills Integrated into all courses through common tasks Naval JROTC Program

Restaurant Management Program

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22 Outstanding Teachers 2012 Washington Post Montgomery County Principal of the Year 2011 Maryland PTA Educator of the Year Ms. Dixon NAACP-MCPS Principal of the Year - 2010 Maryland Teachers of the year in Science, Math and Art National Leader in AP Scores138 AP Scholars and 8 National ScholarsHighest in Country for African American Students in AP World History 2009 AND 2011 Panther Trust MCT School Bank Award-winning Marching Band and Jazz Singers Gold Medalist Columbia Scholastic Press Award BOTH yearbook and newspaper for the past 8 years Outstanding Educational Facility

We are . . . Nationally Recognized $ 700,000 U.S. Department of Education SLC Grant CINE Golden Eagle Awards in Animation Academy of Finance Program Blue Ribbon School of Excellence New American High School

What makes Paint Branch students and staff proud! We have . . . 22The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)2222 How are students assigned to a school?

A computerized lottery assignment system is used to assign students to a high school. A variety of factors are considered when running the lottery.

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)23 What variables may impact school assignment?

School capacity as determined by MCPSRanking of school choicesNumber of students selecting their base high schoolSibling link, if indicated on the Choice formSocioeconomic status (number of students who receive free or reduced meals)Gender

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)24How does the high school assignment process work? 1st Choice = Base1st ChoiceOlder Sibling1st Choice Non-Base/Lottery

Base Area High School SelectionA students base area high school is determinedby the home address. Assignment to the base area school is guaranteed if it is selected as:

FIRST choice on the Choice form OR Second choice on the Choice form AND the first choice is not available.

To identify your base area school, visit:http://gis.mcps.k12.md.us/gis/PublicLocator.asp

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)26 If I have an older sibling at a high school, am I guaranteed assignment to that school?

Every effort will be made to assign siblings who live in the same household to the sameNEC school, if indicated on the Choice form.However, school assignments are made on a space available basis.

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Will transportation be provided?

All students who reside within the NEC attendance area, beyond walking distance of their assigned high school as determined by MCPS, are provided bus transportation to the three NEC high schools.

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How do students who live inside the NEC but attend a DCC middle school participate in the Choice process?

Students who live in the NEC participate in Round 1 of the NEC Choice process in November.

Students who live in the NEC and attend a Downcounty Consortium (DCC) middle school may also participate in Round 2 of the DCC Choice process in February. They will receive a preprinted Choice form in the mail.

Students who attend DCC middle schools are also eligible to apply to the Communication Arts Program (CAP) at Blair HS and the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) at Kennedy HS, Biomedical and Engineering Program(PLTW) at Wheaton HS in addition to other MCPS high school application programs.

NEC Choice Process After Round 1 February Choice Process Round 2 (Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013)

Choice forms due from Grade 8 students who are new NEC residents Choice forms due from Grade 8 students on transfer into an NEC middle school who choose to participate in the process Written requests due from parents of students who did not get their first choice in Round 1 asking for original school choices to be resubmitted in Round 2Changes to the Choice form will not be accepted

Note: Students who receive their first choice in Round 1 may NOT participate in Round 2.

March Round 2 high school assignment letters mailed to participants homes Appeals letters due March 22

April Appeals reviewed (late April)

High School Change of Choice

In February of each school year, high school students have the opportunity to request a change of NEC school assignment for the following school year.

Change of Choice forms will be available in NEC highschool counseling offices in early February.

The completed form, signed by the parent, must be returned by the Friday, February 15, 2013, deadline inorder to be considered.

Change of Choice results are based on the numberof seats available, socioeconomic status and gender.

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)31 What high school application programs are available to MCPS students?Global Ecology Program Poolesville HSCoordinator: 301-972-7976

International Baccalaureate Program (IB) Richard Montgomery HSCoordinator: 301-610-8100

Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Magnet Montgomery Blair HSCoordinator: 301-649-8240

Visual Art Center (VAC) Albert Einstein HSVAC Office: 301-962-1027

Thomas Edison High School of Technology (Offers half-day professional career and technology education programs. Accepted students attend their assigned high school for the remaining half-day).Counseling Office: 301-929-2181-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DCC Application Programs*Communication Arts Program (CAP) Montgomery Blair High School*Coordinator: 301-649-2854

Leadership Training Institute (LTI) John F. Kennedy High School*Coordinator: 301-962-5930

Biomedical and Engineering (PLTW) Wheaton High School*Coordinator: 301-929-2217

*Programs available only to Grade 8 students who reside or attend middle school in the DCCBe sure to submit your Choice form too!The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)32

Parents and Students ~Thank you for joining us this evening!NEC Signature Coordinators

James H. Blake HS Elizabeth OBrien301-879-1327 [email protected] Paint Branch HSBrian Eichenlaub 301-989-5680 [email protected] HSMark Griffiths 301-989-6077 [email protected]

Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS)

DCCAPS Office:301-592-2040Website: www.mcpsmd.org/schools/nec

Please complete your evaluation form andreturn it to the collection box. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you at the Open Houses!

The Choice Process in the Northeast Consortium (NEC)Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)33 If you are interested in hearing about Countywide Magnet or Application Only Programs, please remain in the auditorium for an 8:00 presentation.

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