Principal's Bulletin -March, 2008
WHY IS MY GIFTED CHILD PERFORMING SO POORLY?
The MCCPTA Gifted Child Committee presents Carolyn K., the creator of the encyclopedic web page www.HoagiesGifted.org. Come learn about the reasons for underachievement by gifted children and possible solutions. The meeting, which is open to all parents and teachers, will be held on February 28 th from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., in the Carver Auditorium at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive (Rte. 355), Rockville, Maryland. For additional information, contact Tanya Riseman at riseman@mailaps.org or Holly Gaut at hollygaut@hotmail.com.
INFORMATION FROM YOUR PUPIL PERSONNEL WORKER
Change of School Assignment (COSA)
Apply from February 1 – April 1, 2008 for the 08-09 School Year
Do you think you have a circumstance which requires your child attend a school other than their home school? If so, Montgomery County Public Schools Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) are here to help you understand the process.
Students are expected to attend their home schools but in certain circumstances, a change of school assignment may be approved.
The Change of School Assignment (COSA) form is the official request. Both the form and additional information are available online at:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/transfer.shtm (MCPS Form 335-45). These documents are also available in every Montgomery County public school.
If you decide to submit a request, here are some helpful hints:
Thoroughly read through the requirements, information and directions.
- Be certain to complete the request form thoroughly and legibly.
- Be sure to attach a signed and dated letter explaining the reason for the change of school.
- Include all appropriate supporting documentation (such as a lease or deed, a letter from your builder, day care information, etc.). A decision will not be made until the required documentation has been provided.
- The transfer (COSA) season is held from February 1 st through April 1 st, 2008 for the 08-09 school year.
You should also know that:
-once your form is complete, you should take it to your home school for the principal’s signature and transmittal to the appropriate office.
-you may be contacted and requested to supply additional information.
-you will not receive an immediate answer. The process may take up to two weeks, so please be patient. The decision will be mailed to you in letter form.
If your child receives more than 15 hours of special education services, a request for a change of school assignment request should go in letter form to: Department of special Education, Division of School-based Special Education Services.
For more information about the transfer process, contact the principal of your child’s home school.
Non-English speaking parents may obtain more information by calling the
Spanish Hotline (301-230-3023) or the ESOL Parent Center (301-230-0674). Language
Lines are also available to leave a message and someone will return your call: Spanish,
301-230-5403; Cambodian, 301-230-5427; Chinese, 301-230-5428; French, 301-230-
5429; Korean, 301-230-5430; and Vietnamese, 301-230-5432.
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We continue to strive daily to attain our school vision:
This is important – Respect
You can do it – Rigor
I won’t give up on you – Cooperation
February 25, 2008
