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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.
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Middle School Magnet Consortium Highlights
MSMC Choice Process:
Enroll in MSMC
Do you live within the MSMC boundaries? Need to enroll your child in middle school? Contact us at 240-740-2540 or 240-740-2556 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 child's school counselor, or call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) at 240-740-2540.
The online process for enrollment starts at the link below. That is the first step in the process or registering and enrolling your student into MCPS. Once complete, you will be directed to our team to complete the Choice process and be assigned a school.
https://bit.ly/MCPS_Registration_Survey
Thank you and welcome to MCPS!
Video recording from the September 24, 2019 Overview of the MSMC Choice Process for the Families of Grade 5 Students in English and Spanish.
PowerPoint from the September 24, 2019 Overview of the MSMC Choice Process for the Families of Grade 5 Students in English and Spanish.
Transportation Note
During the first semester of the 2020-2021 School Year all instruction will be virtual.
When school resumes in person, 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.
Summer 2020
If vacancies occur in MSMC schools over the summer, an additional lottery may be run. For more information email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
Winter 2020
Round 2 of the Middle School Magnet consortia Choice process (school assignments) results are set to arrive in homes the week of March 16. Appeal information is located here:
Optional Appeal Form Appeal FAQ's
The appeal deadline is April 3, 2020. During this nationwide emergency, you may submit your appeal by email to DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org and we will process all appeals received.
IN-Consortium* NEW MCPS students: Please see your elementary counselor for a Choice form.
OUT-of-Consortium MCPS Students: Students who live OUTSIDE the MSMC area* can log in to their MCPS Google account and then proceed to bit.ly/choiceMSMC (case sensitive) and with their parents, complete and submit their Choices. A smart phone or computer can be used as long as the student logs into their MCPS Google account first. This form is now available again. Out-of-Consortium students who participated in the Choice Process for Round 1 or Round 2 do not need to complete this from again. Students will automatically be entered into future lotteries as spaces become available.
Private School and Home-Schooled Students: Eligible students must live in Montgomery County. Contact DCCAPS at 240-740-2540 for more information.
Fall 2019
IN-Consortium* MCPS students: For those that have one of these schools as their home school Brookhaven, Georgian Forest, Harmony Hills, Sargent Shriver, Strathmore, Viers Mill , Weller Road, or Wheaton Woods can access bit.ly/inMSMC (case sensitive) with their parents, complete and submit their Choices using a smart phone or computer. The MCPS student ID for the student is a required part of the form. Due date is November 1, 2019.
OUT-of-Consortium MCPS Students: Students who live OUTSIDE the MSMC area* can log in to their MCPS Google account and then proceed to bit.ly/choiceMSMC (case sensitive) with their parents, complete and submit their Choices. A smart phone or computer can be used as long as the student logs into their MCPS Google account first. This form is now available. Due date is November 1, 2019.
Overview of the MSMC Choice Process for the Families of Grade 5 Students: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium of Northwood High School.
Updated July 29, 2020
Students who choose Argyle will specialize in advanced mathematics, advanced computer science, digital design, and gaming.
Students who choose Loiederman will specilaize in performing arts, communication, and humanities.
Students who choose Parkland will specialize in rigorous mathematics and science focused on the problem-solving requirements of aerospace and robotic engineering.
The Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) Program Booklet has general and specific information about the three schools in the MSMC.
Middle School Magnet Consortium Staff Main phone: 240-740-2540
Office of School Performance (Community Superintendents)
Office of Curriculum & Instructional Programs