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Welcome to the Primary Magnet Program @

Welcome to the Primary Magnet Program @. Takoma Park Elementary School. Agenda. Welcome, Introductions All about TPES TPES Magnet Program Framework How does the Primary Magnet Program fit in? Application Process School Tour Q & A Session. What is our vision?.

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Welcome to the Primary Magnet Program @

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  1. Welcome to the Primary Magnet Program @ Takoma Park Elementary School

  2. Agenda • Welcome, Introductions • All about TPES • TPES Magnet Program Framework • How does the Primary Magnet Program fit in? • Application Process • School Tour • Q & A Session

  3. What is our vision? Parents, staff, students and the community will work to achieve a safe and positive learning environment through high expectations and diverse learning experiences.

  4. What is our mission? Think positively, work hard, and do your BEST.

  5. Welcome to Takoma Park ES • K-2 Elementary School • Primary Magnet Program • Reduced class size initiative • Feed into Piney Branch ES

  6. Classes 8 kindergarten 8 first grade 8 second grade Facilities Include: Main building with gymnasium 8 relocatable classrooms All About TPES

  7. By the Numbers… • 394 Total students Demographics • Asian 7.4% • Black 36% • Hispanic 8.4% • American Indian .3% • White 47.9%

  8. Scheduled Addition/Renovations Addition and renovations at TPES will begin inJuly 2009. Students will attend Grosvenor Elementary in Rockville, Maryland from July 2009 – August 2010.

  9. Sample of a daily schedule • Reading/Language Arts (90 minutes) • Math (70 minutes) • Writing (50 minutes) • Science/Social Studies (50 minutes) • Special (40 minutes) • Art • Music • PE • Media Center/Computer Lab • Lunch/Recess (60 minutes) Plus: first and second graders attend interest based ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS once a week for 60 minutes.

  10. Takoma Park Elementary School Magnet Program Framework: The rationale and program goals that direct the course of studies and instruction for a program.

  11. Rationale • Accelerated, compacted and enriched to meet the needs of highly able students. • Promotes the thinking skills and instructional strategies that encourage risk taking and creative expression to help highly able students realize their full potential

  12. Program Goals • Successful completion of William and Mary Literature Unit (Grade 2) • Inquiry-based language arts program, Junior Great Books • Flexible groupings for instruction of Reading and Language Arts • Accelerated Math classes • Interest-based Enrichment Clusters

  13. 2008-2009 Primary Magnet Program Design • Students will be heterogeneously grouped for homeroom based on reading levels • Included in the reading programs will be • Junior Great Books • William & Mary • Lucy Calkins Writing Program

  14. 2008-2009 Primary Magnet Program Design • Students regrouped for math • Curriculum compacting in all math classes • Curriculum acceleration in some math classes • Flexible grouping in Reading and Language Arts • Differentiated instruction • tiered lessons

  15. 2008-2009 Primary Magnet Program Design • Science/Social Studies will be taught daily in homeroom classes • Extension activities for social studies and science classes will be incorporated into all classes • All students participate in hands-on-science investigations in the science lab (rotation)

  16. What does this mean for students participating in the Primary Magnet Program?

  17. 2008-2009 Primary Magnet Program • The magnet program is one tool for providing educational opportunities for students • Teachers plan instruction specifically for advance learners to provide challenging content, assignments, and instructional grouping within the classroom

  18. Magnet Enrichment Clusters • Clusters meet weekly • Clusters will be project-based or performance task oriented • Students will have the opportunity to change clusters at the end of the semester It is during this time that magnet students have the opportunity to work together exclusively.

  19. Enrichment Clusters

  20. Enrichment Clusters

  21. By the Numbers…

  22. Welcome to TPES!Tour Guidelines To maintain continuity of instruction for our students, we ask that you keep the following points in mind: • Be respectful of ongoing instruction for our students and staff. • Limit your time in any one classroom. If more than four parents are already observing in a class, please visit another room and return to the first room when space is available. • Keep conversations in hallways at low levels. Part of the pleasure of the open house is having the opportunity to talk with both prospective parents and current parents. • The Open House will end promptly at 3:00. • Ask questions!

  23. Smaller Group Sessions • Red and Blue Groups 1st - (2:00 -2:30) Tour School 2nd- (2:30-3:00) Questions and Answers Yellowand Green Groups 1st - (2:00-2:30) Questions and Answers 2nd- (2:30-3:00) Tour School

  24. Primary Magnet Program Application and Screening Procedures

  25. What should I consider before making the decision to have my child screened for the TPES Primary Magnet Program? Is this program, the change of environment, and commute the best thing for my child? Ask: • What programs for enrichment and acceleration does our home school provide? • How well does my child adjust to change? Will he or she be unduly upset if separated from friends at the home school? • How much time will be spent on the bus each morning and afternoon? If your child is invited to the TPES magnet program, the expectation is that he/she WILL attend unless unexpected circumstances arise.

  26. Nomination & Testing Procedures Spring 2009 Your child will be screened this spring for the TPES Primary Magnet Program • Complete the Parent Survey form • Teacher survey will be completed by current teacher • Participate in testing at TPES • Students who meet the screening criteria will be entered into a pool for possible placement • If selected, complete a transfer application at home school

  27. Application Form • Print or type all information on the application • Sign permission slip for testing • Submit application before February 27th directly to TPES • Faxes will not be accepted

  28. Teacher Survey • Meet with your child’s teacher regarding your interest in the Primary Magnet Program • Teacher should send form directly to TPES by March 20, 2009

  29. Screening Process • February 27, 2009- Application Deadline • March 21, 2009 - Magnet Testing • March 20, 2009- Deadline for teacher survey • By May 18, 2009 - Parents Notified of Selection • May 29- Deadline for selected students to accept

  30. Screening Instruments • Current Teacher’s Survey Form • Parent Survey Form • Norm-referenced Student Assessment • Math and Reading Levels

  31. Welcome to Takoma Park! Questions? Questions?

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