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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, 2018DCC Students Can THRIVE @ ALL 5!
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Tonight’s Outcomes:
Hear an overview of the --
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!
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Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?Question # 1 -
There are ____ middle schools in the DCC.
c. 9
Opportunity to form new friendships
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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.
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What is the Downcounty Consortium (DCC)?
• The DCC is made up of:
5 high schools, 9 middle schools, and their feeder
elementary schools
• The high schools are:
– Montgomery Blair
– Albert Einstein
– John F. Kennedy
– Northwood
– Wheaton
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What do ALL DCC high schools offer?
• 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
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Overview of the DCC lottery
choice process and timeline(proposed for school year 2018-2019)
Late September/Early October• Choice process and academy program information sent home with grade 8
students – Milestones booklethttp://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
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DCC High School ChoiceProcess
Step #1Complete an on-line Choice form.
Parents/students rank the
5 DCC high schools in order
of preference, based on
the academy programs
at each school.
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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
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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 formOR
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
What if my child wants to attend
his/her base area high school?
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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%
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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
Lottery Choice Process
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Students who attend a DCC MS but live
outside 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!
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Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?
Question # 5 -Students may participate in round 2 lottery
choice if…
d. All of the above
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What are some frequently asked questions?
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?
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What is an academy program?
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
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Academy Programs in the DCC
DCC academies fall into these
areas of interest:
• Arts and Communication
• Human Resources, Health, & Environment
• Technology & Business
• Interdisciplinary Programs
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Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?
Question # 6 -Which DCC HS offers the Academy of
Music, Theatre and Dance?
c. Northwood
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Arts and Communication
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
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Human Resources, Health,
& Environment
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
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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
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Technology and Business
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
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Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?
Question # 8 -
Which DCC high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Program?
a. Kennedy & Einstein
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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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Tools to Explore Your Options!
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
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Summary
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/northwoodhs/
• Attend all 5 Open Houses
• Think about what activities and subjects interest you
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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
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Magnet Programs
• 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
of whole school community
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Are You Smarter Than Your 7th Grader?
Question # 10 -True or False. Most students in grade 8 apply to
one of the special application-only or magnet programs.
FALSE
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Applicant Characteristics
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?
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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 Technology17 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?
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Science/Mathematics/Computer Science
Magnet Program at Blair HS
• Offers accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, math, and
computer science for highly capable and motivated students particularly
interested in these subjects.
• Applicants o Enjoy collaborative research projects
o Must reside in one of the following MCPS clusters:
o Northeast Consortium (NEC), Downcounty Consortium (DCC) BCC,
Winston Churchill, Walter Johnson, Richard Montgomery, Rockville,
Sherwood, Whitman or Wooton
o 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
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Richard Montgomery IB Magnet Program
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
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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
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Poolesville Global Ecology House
• 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
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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:
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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:
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Magnet & Application-Only Timeline
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.
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The Visual Art Center(VAC)at Albert Einstein High School
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/
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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 – Global Ecology House
b. Northwood HS – Middle College Program
c. Richard Montgomery HS - Magnet International Baccalaureate
d. Montgomery Blair HS - Science, Math & Computer Science
e. Albert Einstein HS – Visual Art Center
f. John F. Kennedy HS– Leadership Training Institute
g. Wheaton HS – Biomedical Application Only Program
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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
on-line in the Fall
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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 yearsb. All 5 high schools are great choices- they each have numerous options
for all studentsc. Students have multiple interests and can explore at least one of their
interests at any of these schoolsd. B and C
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Thank you for attending!
Still have questions -
please see a DCCAPS staff member
Please complete your evaluation form!
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