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Attention Parents...
Attention Parents...
Important changes for the upcoming COSA transfer process:
Requests submitted after April 1, 2025, will not be considered unless there was a recent move or an emergency event that could not have been foreseen prior to April 1.
All COSA requests must be submitted online through ParentVue in Synergy. Parents who need support on how to use ParentVue to complete an online COSA request are encouraged to reach out to a staff member at their child’s assigned school.
Detailed information related to the COSA process can be found in the 2025-2026 COSA information booklet, which will be available at the end of January.
For questions, call the Division of Pupil Personnel and Attendance Services at 240-740-5620.
The 3 Middle Schools Our Students Matriculate To:
The 3 Middle Schools Our Students Matriculate To:
based on your home address....
Magnet FAQs:
Magnet FAQs:
The basics: The universal selection tool and lottery program are both used to gain entry into the 2 main magnet middle schools for our area: Eastern & TPMS.
The basics: The universal selection tool and lottery program are both used to gain entry into the 2 main magnet middle schools for our area: Eastern & TPMS.
What does Universal screening mean and entail?
Since Covid, MCPS has replaced the Cogat test with universal screening, which involves determination of entry into the lottery pool by data such as Map scores, report card grades, teacher recommendations, middle school staff considerations, & other factors.
What is the lottery pool and how do I find out if my child is in it?
You will receive a mailed letter by 2/1 stating whether your child was placed in the lottery pool. If he/she was put in the pool, you must decide whether you want to accept the spot at either Eastern or TPMS or refuse it. If you accept it, your child will be heading to that middle school. Congrats! Please let your child's homeroom teacher and Mrs. Felsher know.
What if I get put on the waitlist for the pool?
What is the difference between Eastern MS and Takoma Park MS?
If my child goes to their home middle school, will they receive enriched instruction?
What is the MSMC or choice program?
Important Dates for Magnets
You should receive a mailed letter regarding the status of the magnet middle school decision by March.
Parkland MS Open House in person
Loiederman MS Open House in person
for Eastern MS & Takoma Park MS. Go to MCPS website
2/9 = Deadline to apply for round 2 of the choice magnet programs by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-buzPfI-IbxPFGYcN9GQtQGh0jEtGcptqjM96woYP55zSoA/viewform
The 2 Criteria-Based Magnet Program Options
The 2 Criteria-Based Magnet Program Options
A Smart & Easy Way to Get Ready for Middle School:
A Smart & Easy Way to Get Ready for Middle School:
Summer Edition
Summer Edition
Buy a combination lock
watch the video below
Practice opening it until it becomes second nature
Some students keep it in their parents' cars and practice it whenever they are being driven places.
Click below for Mrs. Felsher's Google Slide Presentation, which includes info about SSL(Student Service Learning Hours):
Getting Ready for Middle School
Please check back frequently for more updated dates & important information!
Please check back frequently for more updated dates & important information!
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