2023-2024 Info
MS Counselors Visit CES
Frost: TBA
Hoover: 1/16 @ 2pm
for students only
CJMS: 1/16 @ 2pm
Parent Info Night
Frost: 1/10 @ 6pm-virtual. click here for link
Hoover: 1/16@ 6pm in their cafeteria
5:30 SPED meeting in their media cntr
Cabin John MS: 1/18 @ 7pm in their cafeteria
The 3 Middle Schools Our Students Matriculate To:
based on your home address....
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.
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
A Smart & Easy Way to Get Ready for Middle School:
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