Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC)

Middle School Magnet Consortium Highlights

Information for the 2024-2025 school year

MSMC 2024-2025 Timeline

• September 23, 2024- MSMC Parent Presentation  
  • English Presentation 
  • Presentación en español 
• October 15, 2024- Open House at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School 6 pm
• October 22, 2024- Open House at Argyle Middle School 6 pm
• October 29, 2024- Open House at Parkland Middle School 6 pm
• November 1, 2024- MSMC Choice Form Deadline 
• Mid January 2025- Notification of Round 1 results
• Mid January 2025 - Change of Choice link available for current MSMC Grade 6 students interested in attending a different MSMC Middle School
• February 7, 2025- MSMC Round 2 Choice Form Deadline for Grade 5 students, Change of Choice deadline for Grade 6 students
• Mid March 2025- Notification of Round 2 results

Information   

• All Grade 5 students in MCPS can apply to attend an MSMC school. 
• In Consortium students who live in area for Brookhaven, Georgian Forest, Harmony Hills, Sargent Shriver, Strathmore, Viers Mill, Weller Road, and Wheaton Woods should use this link: https://bit.ly/inMSMC 

  • Video guide on how to apply for students who live in the Consortium. 

  • Guía en vídeo sobre cómo aplicar para estudiantes que viven en el Consorcio.
• Out of Consortium students the Round 2 choice process for 2024-2025 is open. Students need to use this link: http://bit.ly/choiceMSMC (this link will only work if the student is signed into their MCPS Google Account).  The deadline to apply for Round 1 was November 1, 2024.     
  • Video guide on how to apply for students who live OUT of Consortium. 
  • Guía en vídeo sobre cómo aplicar para estudiantes que viven FUERA del Consorcio.
• Private and home schooled families should contact DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org for assistance with the MSMC Choice Process between October 12, 2024 and November 1, 2024.

Change of Choice

Students currently in Grades 6 who currently attend an MSMC middle school and would like to request a different MSMC middle school for the 2025-2026 school year may submit a "Change of Choice" request form using the following link:  https://bit.ly/MCPSchangeMSMC   Change of Choice requests are due by February 7, 2025.  Notifications will be mailed home in mid-March 2025. 

Enroll in MSMC

Do you live within the MSMC boundaries? Need to enroll your student in middle school? Contact us at 240-740-7800 or email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org.    

Questions?  

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the MSMC, please review the MSMC Program Booklet, contact your student's school counselor, or call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) at 240-740-7800.   

Transportation Notes    

Transportation for out-of-Consortium is available from central stops.  It is the responsibility of the families to transport students to and from the central stops. 

Transportation for in-Consortium students is provided to those who live outside the walking distance determined by MCPS transportation.  

Appeal Information

An appeal process is in place for those who may have a unique and verifiable hardship or unforeseen circumstances that could warrant override the school assignment process.  To appeal, you must submit a letter explaining the reason for the request to the director of DCCAPS. Please include your students name, MCPS ID number, parent/guardian signature, and phone number.  The appeals process is now closed.  The appeals process opens in March of each school year.

Optional Appeal Form 
Appeal FAQ's

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