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High School Programs

High School Application (Magnet) Programs

All high schools offer challenging courses that include Honors, Advanced Placement and other advanced-level curricula. In addition, students may apply to the programs listed below.

Date & Time Meeting Location Magnet Program(s) Application Deadline Forms
Monday, October 10
Two sessions		 Poolesville HS  

Try to attend the session corresponding to your last name.

  • 5 p.m. (A-M)
  • 7 p.m. (N-Z)
 		 Monday, November 7, 2011  Applications forms and instructions 
Monday, October 17
7 p.m.		 Montgomery Blair HS  Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Magnet  Monday, November 7, 2011  Applications forms and instructions 
Wednesday, October 26
Program Fair at 6:30 pm
Presentation begins at 7 p.m.
 		 Richard Montgomery HS   International Baccalaureate  Monday, November 7, 2011  Applications forms and instructions 
Monday, October 3
7 p.m.		 Wheaton HS     Monday, November 7, 2011   Applications forms and instructions 
Monday, October 10
7 p.m.		 Montgomery Blair HS  Communication Arts Program (CAP)   Monday, November 7, 2011  Contact the school 
Wednesday, October 19
7:00 p.m.
 		 John F. Kennedy HS  Leadership Training Institute (LTI)  Thursday, November 17, 2011  Contact the school 
Call for an appointment Thomas Edison HS of Technology    Monday, November 7, 2011  Contact the school 
Call for an appointment

Albert Einstein HS 

 Visual Art Center  Monday, November 7, 2011  Contact the school 

High School Options Fairs

Hear an overview of the Consortia high schools and the Choice process. Learn more about other high school program options, such as magnet application programs, the Thomas Edison High School for Technology (TEHST), and the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Both DCC and NEC information will be available at each of the evenings. Parents and students should plan to attend one evening. Evening schedules will be mailed to homes of DCC and NEC Grade 8 students in mid-September.

Date & Time Meeting Location Who Should Attend?
Monday, September 19
5-9 p.m.

Spanish presentation available.

 Northwood HS
 		 Grade 8 students, including those in private schools, who reside in the Downcounty (DCC) or Northeast Consortium (NEC) attend area
Monday, September 26
5-9 p.m

Spanish presentation available.

 Springbrook HS

 		 Grade 8 students, including those in private schools, who reside in the Downcounty (DCC) or Northeast Consortium (NEC) attend area

High School Consortia: Downcounty Consortium

Downcounty Consortium (DCC) for Current Grade 8 students

The Downcounty Consortium (DCC) includes five high schools— Blair, Einstein, Kennedy, Northwood, and Wheaton. Grade 8 students who live within the DCC attendance area participate in the Choice process each fall where they rank order the high schools in order of interest based on the academy programs.  Grade 8 students attending a DCC middle school on approved change of school assignment (transfer) may participate in Round Two of Choice .

Parents and Grade 8 students can learn more about high school option in information meetings and open houses. HS Options Meetings provide an overview of the Choice process, the consortium high schools, and special program options, including: countywide magnet application programs, Thomas Edison High School for Technology, Visual Arts Center, Communication Arts Program, Leadership Training Institute.

Deadline for all applications: Monday, November 7, 2011

Open Houses
Who Should Attend
 		 For parents of students living inside the DCC attendance area, including non-MCPS/private school parents, or attending a DCC middle school on transfer.
Description
 		 Parents and Grade 8 students are encouraged to attend each open house to learn about the programs at that school.
Registration Required?
 		 No
Dates and Locations
 
  • Spanish presentation available at all meetings.
 
Non-MCPS Student Enrollment Night
Who Should Attend
 		 For parents of students currently attending private/home schools
Description
 

This night is designed to enroll new students into MCPS who are interested in participating in the Choice process. This is NOT an information meeting.

Parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend the evening information meeting and all Open Houses to receive information about the different middle schools in the MSMC.

Please call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services at 301-592-2040 to receive detailed information about documents necessary for enrollment into MCPS and to register for this enrollment night.
Registration Required?
 		 Yes. Call to register: 301-592-2040
Date and Location
 

Tuesday, November 1 at 5-8:30 p.m. —
Spring Mill Field Office
11721 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring 20902

  • Spanish presentation available at all meetings.

 

High School Consortia: Northeast Consortium

Northeast Consortium (NEC) for Current Grade 8 students

The Northeast Consortium (NEC) includes three high schools—Blake, Paint Branch, and Springbrook. Each campus offers a comprehensive high school curriculum plus a distinctive Signature Program. Students attending any of the five NEC middle schools may select a high school through the Choice process. Students attending a NEC middle school on approved change of school assignment (transfer) may participate in Round Two of Choice.

Parents and Grade 8 students can learn more about high school option in information meetings and open houses. HS Options Meetings provide an overview of the Choice process, the consortium high schools, and special program options, including: countywide magnet application programs, Thomas Edison High School for Technology, Visual Arts Center.

Deadline for all applications: Monday, November 7, 2011

Open Houses
Who Should Attend
 		 For parents of students living inside the DCC attendance area, including non-MCPS/private school parents, or attending a DCC middle school on transfer.
Description
 		 Parents and Grade 8 students are encouraged to attend each open house to learn about the programs at that school.
Registration Required?
 		 No
Dates and Locations
 
  • Spanish presentation available at all meetings.
 
Non-MCPS Student Enrollment Night
Who Should Attend
 		 For parents of students currently attending private/home schools
Description
 

This night is designed to enroll new students into MCPS who are interested in participating in the Choice process. This is NOT an information meeting.

Parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend the evening information meeting and all Open Houses to receive information about the different middle schools in the MSMC.

Please call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services at 301-592-2040 to receive detailed information about documents necessary for enrollment into MCPS and to register for this enrollment night.
Registration Required?
 		 Yes. Call to register: 301-592-2040
Date and Location
 

Tuesday, November 1 at 5-8:30 p.m. —
Spring Mill Field Office
11721 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring 20902

  • Spanish presentation available at all meetings.