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Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC)

Choose Success! The Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) is made up of three schools – Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland middle schools – each of which offers an innovative and challenging magnet curriculum. Argyle focuses on digital design and development; Loiederman offers a creative and performing arts focus; and Parkland provides students the opportunity to explore math and science through aerospace technology and robotic engineering.

Admission is based upon a Choice process open to all Montgomery County students who are currently in Grade 5.

 

Middle School Magnet Consortium Highlights

Change of ChoiceJanuary 23, 2012February 17, 2012

Current Grade 6 students interested in changing schools for the 2012–2013 school year must participate in the Change of Choice process.  Students should see their counselor for a form.  Forms may be returned to the school counselor, mailed directly to DCCAPS at the Spring Mill Field Office, 11721 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902, or faxed to 301-649-8155 by Friday, February 17, 2012.  Requests to change MSMC schools for the next school year are not guaranteed.

School Assignment Notification Letters

To be mailed early February 2012 to home addresses of all students who participated in Round 1.

Round 2—Deadline to submit forms is Monday, February 27, 2012

IN-CONSORTIUM STUDENTS:Grade 5 students who moved into the MSMC boundaries after the Round 1 deadline will receive a Round 2 form and directions in the mail.  Students should return Round 2 forms to their elementary counselors by Monday, February 27, 2012.  Grade 5 and Grade 6 students who did not receive their first choice in Round 1 may resubmit original choices by the deadline of February 27. 

 OUT-OF-CONSORTIUM STUDENTS:Grade 5 and Grade 6 students who reside outside of the MSMC boundaries who did not participate in Round 1 should complete the following: Choice form and directions  | Formulario de elección y Instrucciones.  The form must be mailed or brought to DCCAPS, 11721 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902 or faxed to 301-649-8155 by Monday, February 27, 2012.
Si Tiene preguntas por favor comuniquese al 301-592-2040.

Monday, February 27—deadline for "Notice of Intent" and registration cards.
  

Registration Night and Open Houses

Students and parents are invited to meetings at their assigned schools as follows:
Registration Night for in-Consortium families will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. (Snow date: Wednesday, February 22)
Open Houses for out-of-Consortium families will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 9:00–11:00 a.m. 

Enroll in MSMC

Do you live within the MSMC boundaries? Need to enroll your child in middle school? Contact us at 301-592-2040.(Posted on 11/17/11)

Questions?

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the MSMC, please review the MSMC Program Booklet, contact your child's school counselor, or call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) at 301-592-2040. (Posted on 1/21/11)

See MSMC video here (Posted on 1/21/11)  

Transportation Note

Transportation for out-of-Consortium students is the responsibility of the parent(s). Transportation for in-Consortium students is provided to those who live outside the walking distance determined by MCPS transportation.(Posted on 1/21/11)

Argyle

Students who choose Argyle will specialize in advanced mathematics, advanced computer science, digital design, and gaming.

Loiederman

Students who choose Loiederman will specilaize in performing arts, communication, and humanities.

Parkland

Students who choose Parkland will specialize in rigorous mathematics and science focused on the problem-solving requirements of aerospace and robotic engineering.

Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) Program Booklet

The Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) Program Booklet has general and specific information about the three schools in the MSMC.

Points of Contact

Middle School

School Counseling Services Principal's Office Magnet Coordinator
Argyle 301-460-2410 301-460-2400 301-460-2400
Loiederman 301-929-6909 301-929-2282 301-929-2282
Parkland 301-438-5800 301-438-5700 301-438-5700

Elementary School

School Counseling Services Principal's Office
Bel Pre 301-460-2145 301-460-2145
Brookhaven 301-460-2140 301-460-2140
Georgian Forest 301-460-2170 301-460-2170
Harmony Hills 301-929-2157 301-929-2157
Sargent Shriver 301-929-4426 301-929-4426
Strathmore 301-460-2135 301-460-2135
Viers Mill 301-929-2165 301-929-2165
Weller Road 301-929-2010 301-929-2010
Wheaton Woods 301-929-2018 301-929-2018

Main Office Numbers and Web Sites

Middle School Magnet Consortium Staff
      Main phone: 301-592-2040

Office of School Performance (Community Superintendents) 

Office of Curriculum & Instructional Programs