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2013 DCC GRADE 7 INFORMATION NIGHT!

2013 DCC GRADE 7 INFORMATION NIGHT!. Brought to you by the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS ) MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WELCOME GRADE 7 PARENTS AND STUDENTS !. WELCOME ARGYLE MS. WELCOME EASTERN MS. WELCOME COL. E. BROOKE LEE MS.

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2013 DCC GRADE 7 INFORMATION NIGHT!

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  1. 2013 DCC GRADE 7 INFORMATION NIGHT! Brought to you by the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  2. WELCOME GRADE 7 PARENTS AND STUDENTS!

  3. WELCOME ARGYLE MS

  4. WELCOME EASTERN MS

  5. WELCOME COL. E. BROOKE LEE MS

  6. WELCOME A. MARIO LOIEDERMAN MS

  7. WELCOME NEWPORT MILL MS

  8. WELCOME PARKLAND MS

  9. WELCOME SILVER SPRING INTERNATIONAL MS

  10. WELCOME SLIGO MS

  11. WELCOME TAKOMA PARK MS

  12. WELCOME NEC MS BENJAMIN BANNEKER MS BRIGGS CHANEY MS WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR MS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY MS WHITE OAK MS

  13. WELCOME PRIVATE SCHOOL PARENTS & STUDENTS

  14. WELCOME ALL MCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS

  15. High School is the time of your life because… “I got the chance to choose classes that interested me and I could stay with my same group of friends through all four years. High school has allowed me to become a more patient person and a better leader. I feel confident going into college life because of my experiences in high school.” • -Eboni, Graduate • Wheaton HS

  16. High School Is the time of your life because… “High school is the time of your life because it is an opportunity to have a fresh start, get involved in extracurricular activities, and make new friends.” -Dara, Grade 10 Kennedy HS

  17. High School Is the time of your life because… “ High school has been a tremendous experience mainly because of the variety of classes and great teachers I was exposed to. I was able to go on some great field trips, visit foreign embassies, and listen to some great speakers; all of which led me to become more excited and dedicated to working hard to achieve my goals.” -Francisco, Graduate Blair HS

  18. How have you grown as a person in high school? “…I have become a person who loves to help people and to try my best in school. I feel better prepared to transition from high school to college because I have challenged myself through high school. I have confidence in myself that I will be able to succeed in my future goals…” - Delmis, Graduate Wheaton HS

  19. How have you grown as a person in high school? “High School is a diverse place. I’ve met many great people and it has helped me communicate with people.” -Kelvin, Graduate Kennedy HS

  20. How have you grown as a person in high school? “I have grown as a person tremendously through my studies, great classes, and hard work … My work here at Montgomery Blair has helped me to clarify my career and academic goals and has put me on a great path for the future.” -Tolu, Graduate Blair HS

  21. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: There are _____ middle schools in the DCC? Answer: 9

  22. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question:True or False? Students are guaranteed their 1st choice if they pick their base high school as their 1st choice. Answer: TRUE • Did you know that almost half of the students pick a non-base school?

  23. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: What does IBDP stand for? Answer: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

  24. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: If we “choose” a school, are we guaranteed the school? Answer: Students are ONLY guaranteed their first choice school when it is their base school, or if there currently is an older sibling at the school who will attend the following year. The “Choice” process is a preferred choice process that provides students an opportunity to demonstrate a preference for a school.

  25. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: The DCC Choice process is in its’_______ year of operation? Answer: 10th

  26. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: Who is eligible to apply to the Poolesville HS Ecology House? Answer: All MCPS students who are enrolled in at least Algebra I or higher in Grade 8

  27. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: What does CAP stand for? Answer: Communication Arts Program

  28. SDCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: Can students who reside in the NEC but attend a DCC middle school apply to the Engineering Program at Wheaton HS? Answer: Yes

  29. SDCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: On average, how many non-base students are attending each of the DCC high schools? Answer: 42%

  30. DCC TRIVIA: Test Your knowledge! Question: How many students on average each year rank a high school that is not their base? Answer: Approximately 48%

  31. DOWNCOUNTY consortium (dcc) high schools MONTGOMERY BLAIR HS 5 Great Schools* 5 Great Choices

  32. DOWNCOUNTY consortium (dcc) high schools ALBERT EINSTEIN HS 5 Great Schools* 5 Great Choices

  33. DOWNCOUNTY consortium (dcc) high schools JOHN F. KENNEDY HS 5 Great Schools* 5 Great Choices

  34. DOWNCOUNTY consortium (dcc) high schools NORTHWOOD HS 5 Great Schools* 5 Great Choices

  35. DOWNCOUNTY consortium (dcc) high schools WHEATON HS 5 Great Schools* 5 Great Choices

  36. DCC High schools CHARTING A PATH TO YOUR FUTURE FIVE GREAT HIGH SCHOOLS

  37. DCc high schools FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DCCAPS AT 301-592-2040 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/dcc/

  38. Thank You WHEATON hs for hosting us this evening!

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