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Monday, October 14, 2013 Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Dr. Jim Mudd Supervisor of Gifted Education and Special Programs [email protected]. General Information Meetings. Application Procedures. On-line applications are due no later than midnight Saturday, February 1, 2014. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
General Information Meetings
Monday, October 14, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Dr. Jim Mudd
Supervisor of Gifted Education and
Special Programs
Application Procedures• On-line applications are due no later than midnight Saturday,
February 1, 2014.
• Paper applications being delivered in person to Porter or Pennington are due no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 31. Applications that are being mailed must be postmarked by Saturday, February 1, 2014.
• Students who are accepted into a program are expected to score 400 or above on designated Virginia Standard of Learning tests.
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Application Procedures • The on-line application allows students to apply to three
different programs which they must rank in order of preference.
• The World Language and Mathematics and Science Specialty Programs require an essay. This writing is completed at each elementary school.
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Application Procedures• Applications are required for students residing within a
school boundary as well as for students who transfer for a program.
• Students who apply to attend a specialty program at a middle school other than their base middle school must submit a Student Transfer Request Form.
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
following individual(s) will handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX:
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Prince William County Public Schools
P.O. Box 389
Manassas, VA 20108
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Transportation Services• Students living within the boundaries of the specialty
program school may ride their regular bus to school.
• Transportation services for students who reside outside the boundaries of the specialty program school are provided via a network of express bus stops.
• Parents have the responsibility to provide transportation to and from express bus stops.
• Bus schedule times will be available at the end of August.
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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Beville Middle School
Godwin Middle School
Stonewall Middle School
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Students ages 11-16 • Five year programme
(Grades 9-10 at Gar-Field High School)
(Grades 9-10 at Stonewall Jackson High School)• Excellent preparation for the diploma programme
(Grades 11-12)• “Prepares students to assume a meaningful role in
today’s global society.” (Jeffrey R. Beard, IB Director General)
IBMYP - Fundamental Concepts International-Mindedness – starting with a foundation with their own language and culture
Holistic Education – School subjects relate to each other and to the real world
Communication - Key to understanding, reflection and expression
Approaches to Learning
Community Service
Health & Social Education
Environment
Homo faber
Language A
Language B
PhysicalEducation
Sciences
Arts
Mathematics
Technology
Humanities
Eight Subject AreasEight Subject Areas
Language A
Humanities
Technology
Mathematics
Arts Sciences
Physical Education
Language B
Areas of InteractionAreas of Interaction
Approaches to Learning
Health and Social Education
Environments
Human Ingenuity
Community & Service
Learner Profile
• Inquirers• Critical thinkers• Communications• Risk takers• Knowledgeable
• Principled• Caring• Open-minded• Balanced• Reflective
Community and ServiceCommunity and Service
Grade specific hours of service required.
There will be many opportunities for students to earn C&S hours through school activities.
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Philosophy: Programme model
Typical MYP Course Sequence
IBMYP Language Arts
IBMYP Spanish IA, French IA – World Language
IBMYP Mathematics
IBMYP History and Social Science
IBMYP Science
IBMYP Humanities
Arts - (Fine/Graphic Arts, Computer Applications, Career & Technical Education, and/or Family & Consumer Sciences)
Performing Music – Band, Orchestra or Chorus
Physical Education
GRADE 6
Beville Middle School
Beville Attendance AreasLake RidgeSaundersWoodbridge Middle
Mr. Keenan, PrincipalMs. Boddie, Coordinator
Beville MYP Information NightsBeville MYP Information Nights7 PM at Beville Middle School
Thursday, November 21, 2013Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Godwin Middle School
Godwin MYP Information NightsGodwin MYP Information Nights7 PM at Godwin Middle School
Tuesday, November 19, 2013Tuesday, January 16, 2014
Godwin Attendance AreasGodwin Attendance AreasBenton Middle (FP/Hylton)Potomac MiddleGraham Park MiddleRippon Middle
Ms. Mitchell, PrincipalMs. Boddie, Coordinator
Stonewall Middle School
Stonewall MYP Information NightsStonewall MYP Information Nights7 PM at Stonewall Middle School
Thursday, November 21, 2013Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Stonewall MYP Attendance AreaStonewall MYP Attendance AreaBenton Middle (BDHS/OPHS)Bull Run Middle Gainesville MiddleMarsteller MiddleParkside Middle Reagan Middle
Mr. Miller, PrincipalMr. Beard, Coordinator
In conclusion…
“The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is designed to help them find a sense of belonging in the ever-changing and increasingly interrelated world around them and to foster a positive attitude to learning.”(IBO, 2007)
Mathematics and ScienceSpecialty Programs
Graham Park Middle SchoolMarsteller Middle School
Rippon Middle School
Mathematics and Science Programs
Mission: To provide students with opportunities to explore in-depth
mathematical and scientific concepts and principles in an intensive program of study while developing their critical
thinking skills.
Mathematics and Science Students
• Are academically strong in science
• Are academically strong in mathematics
• Do grade level work or above in all subject areas
• Have excellent work habits• Exhibit good behavior• Are willing to work hard
Mathematics• Extended 6th
• 6th grade Pre-Algebra• Extended 7th
• 7th grade Algebra• Algebra in 8th
• Geometry in 8th grade• Open-ended problem solving• Hands-on activities• Critical thinking
Science• Prince William County
Curriculum
• Enhanced lessons
• Hands-on activities
• Open-ended problems
• Problem-based learning
• Many laboratory experiences
SCIENCE FAIR
• Required project every year
• May expand on the same project
• Can be a Math project• Non-participation? Not an option!
Why the Mathematics and Science Program?
• Greater depth of study of PWCS and Virginia objectives
• Extended curriculum
• Focus on critical thinking and problem solving
• Hands on activities to apply concepts
• Cooperative learning with real world connections
• Emphasis on integration of math/science concepts and technology
Why the Mathematics and Science Program?
• Academically focused classes• Collaborative work• Off campus learning• Extensive projects for each grade level• Extended curriculum
Who Should Apply?
• Critical Thinkers
• Open-Minded Students
• Reflective Learners
• Communicators
• Risk-Takers
• Self-Motivated Students
Graham Park Middle School
Graham Park Information NightsGraham Park Information Nights7 PM at Graham Park Middle School
Wednesday, January 8, 2014SNOW DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Graham Park Attendance AreasGraham Park Attendance AreasBenton Middle (Forest Park/Hylton)Beville MiddleGodwin MiddleSaunders Middle
Mr. Anderson, PrincipalMs. Bye, Coordinator
Marsteller Middle School
Marsteller Information NightsMarsteller Information Nights 7 PM at Marsteller Middle School
Wednesday, January 8, 2014SNOW DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Marsteller Attendance AreaMarsteller Attendance AreaBenton Middle (Brentsville/Osbourn Park)Bull Run Middle Gainesville MiddleParkside MiddleReagan MiddleStonewall Middle
Ms. Knetter, PrincipalMs. Quinlan, Coordinator
Rippon Middle School
Rippon Information NightsRippon Information Nights7 PM at Rippon Middle School
Wednesday, January 8, 2014SNOW DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Rippon Attendance AreasRippon Attendance AreasFred Lynn MiddleLake Ridge MiddlePotomac MiddleWoodbridge Middle
Ms. Stone, PrincipalMs. Alton, Coordinator
World Languages ProgramFrench or Spanish
Fred Lynn Middle SchoolLake Ridge Middle School
Parkside Middle School
World Language Specialty Program
Communication and Understanding
The successful world language specialty program student is…
• Interested in learning a world language.• Willing to study and practice each evening.• Curious about people from other countries.• Strong in Language Arts.
How world language fits into the school schedule
Specialty Program Social StudiesScienceMath Language ArtsWorld LanguagePhysical EducationMusicExploratory Arts
Regular ScheduleSocial StudiesScienceMath Language ArtsPhysical EducationMusicExploratory Arts
How it works…
6th Grade: Spanish 1A or French 1A
(First half of the textbook)
7th Grade: Spanish 1B or French 1B
(Second half of the textbook)
8th Grade: Spanish 2 or French 2
Spanish
•Is widely spoken in North, Central, and South America (over 400,000,000 people)
•Increases employability in many fields
•Helps students gain a better understanding of the people from the various Hispanic cultures
•Is the fourth most frequently spoken language
•Supports travel experiences
French
• Business • If you choose a career in business, you will probably do business with
one or more French-speaking countries.• French companies employ approximately 500,000 Americans.
• Global Communication• Is the second most frequently used language of the internet.• Is the second most frequently taught world language after English.• Is an official working language of the United Nations, the Olympics, and
many international organizations.• Travel
• Supports the travel experience of the over 75 million people who visit France annually.
The Rewards of Participating in a World Language Specialty Program
• Two Carnegie units of high school credit in French or Spanish at the completion of the eighth grade year.
• Higher SAT scores.• Improved English skills.• A jump start on earning an advanced diploma.
Fred Lynn Middle School
Fred Lynn Information NightsFred Lynn Information Nights7 PM at Fred Lynn Middle School
Wednesday, November 6, 2013Thursday, January 9, 2014
Fred Lynn Attendance AreasFred Lynn Attendance AreasGraham Park MiddlePotomac MiddleRippon MiddleWoodbridge Middle
Mr. Neves, PrincipalMr. Patterson,
Coordinator
Lake Ridge Middle School
Lake Ridge Information NightsLake Ridge Information Nights7 PM at Lake Ridge Middle School
Wednesday, November 6, 2013Thursday, January 9, 2014
Lake Ridge Attendance AreasLake Ridge Attendance AreasBenton Middle (Forest Park/Hylton)Beville MiddleGodwin MiddleSaunders Middle
Ms. Fitzgerald, PrincipalMs. Rustan,
Coordinator
Parkside Middle School
Parkside Information NightsParkside Information Nights 7 PM at Parkside Middle School
Wednesday, November 6, 2013Thursday, January 9, 2014
Parkside Attendance AreaParkside Attendance AreaBenton Middle (Brentsville/Osbourn Park)Bull Run Middle Gainesville MiddleMarsteller MiddleReagan MiddleStonewall Middle
Ms. Boynton, PrincipalMs. Knowlton,
Coordinator
Why Same Gender Education?• Provides parents a choice for their child’s education.• Same gender teaching practices recognize the differences
that exist between boys and girls in their brain development.
• Same gender classrooms provide a learning environment tailored to specific gender needs based on research.
Closing the Achievement Gap between Genders
• Decrease in gap between SOL Passed Advanced for students enrolled in same gender classes.
• Increase in Language Arts SOL pass rates for boys enrolled in same gender classes.
• Increase in Pass Advanced on Math SOL for girls enrolled in same gender classes.
What our student’s say….
• “I feel free to express my ideas without worrying what the boys will think”..7th grade
• “The teachers understand that boys need to be active and provide activities for us to move around”….6th grade
• “My grades have improved because I have fewer distractions in class without the girls”..7th grade
• “I wish my high school had same gender classes. I enjoyed my all girl classes in middle school.”..9th grade
WMS has received national attention for our Same Gender Program
• Woodbridge Middle has been featured several times on CNN and Fox Channel 5 News regarding the outstanding implementation of this program.
• Staff has presented at the National Association for Same Sex Public Education conferences in Atlanta and Las Vegas.
Information Meetingsat Woodbridge Middle School
• Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 7pm• Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 7pm• Monday, January 6, 2014 -7pm
Overview of our Middle School Program
• Fully Accredited• High SOL Scores• Traditional Education Framework• Character Education• Unique Grades 1- 8 Environment• Uniforms• Strong Parent Involvement• Community Service Requirement• Limited Enrollment
Pennington School’s basic foundation is an expectation that all students will perform
academically at or above grade level and will exhibit positive behavior toward their peers and
staff. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged, nurtured, and expected. Students will
accept responsibility for learning, will do their personal best, and will develop respect for
themselves and others with an appreciation for diversity. Parent involvement and support of staff,
students, and community will be integral components of Pennington School.
This day has been given to me fresh and clear. I can either use it or throw it away, realizing that it can
never come back again. I choose to be here to use this day to the fullest. I hold the key to success in my hands. I will succeed because I can. I am in
charge of my future. I was born to win!
• Block Scheduling• World Language: Latin/Spanish• Technology Education• Fine Arts• Reading/Math Support• Music – Chorus, Orchestra, Band• Physical Education• Gifted Education Program
• Math/Extended Math• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts• Science• Social Studies• Health and Physical Education (2/3 times week) alternates with Music• Exploratory Arts ( Latin, Computer, Art- daily 12 week rotation)• Music (Chorus 6, Beginning Band 6, Continuing Orchestra 6 -
2/3 times/week) alternates with PE
• Math/ Extended Math• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts• Science• Social Studies• Foreign Language Part 1: Latin or Spanish• Physical Education (2/3 times per week) alternates with Music• Exploratory Arts (Computer, Art, Career Investigation, daily 12 week rotation)• Music (Concert Band, Chorus 7, Orchestra 7 – 2/3 times/week) alternates with PE
• Math- Pre Algebra, Algebra or Geometry• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts• Science• Social Studies• Foreign Language Part 2: Latin or Spanish • Health and Physical Education (2/3 times per week) alternates with Music• Exploratory Arts (Art, Computer, or Research/Study Skills 12 week rotation)• Music (Concert Band, Adv Chorus, Adv Orchestra 2/3 times week) alternates with
PE
• Students will select a World Language in seventh grade. All students are required to take either Spanish or Latin Part 1.
• The second part of the World Language will be taught in 8th grade giving the student 1 high school credit
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGSDATE: November 20, 2013 or January 8, 2014TIME: 7 p.m.PLACE: Pennington Dining Hall
VISITATION DAYDATE: January 9, 2014TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.PLACE: Pennington School
Admission is open to Prince WilliamCounty students in Grades 1-8 in thePennington attendance area.
Students must complete an application to attend Pennington, School of Choice.
Completed applications must beSubmitted to Pennington by 4 p.m. onJanuary 31, 2014, or be postmarkedby February 1, 2014.
Welcome to Mary G. Porter Traditional School
School Information Night 2013-14
Porter’s Philosophy
• STUDENT + TEACHER + PARENTS = SUCCESS
Mary G. Porter Traditional School
• Porter School is a specialty school in Prince William County. The foundation of this “School of Choice” includes rigorous academic instruction, strong performance expectations, high behavioral standards, good attendance, uniform expectations, and consistent parental involvement.
School Hours
• Doors open at 8:40 a.m.• Instruction begins at 8:50 a.m.• Dismissal is at 3:20 p.m.• Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.• Students are TARDY after 8:50 a.m.• Attendance/Tardies must be excellent to stay at
Porter.
Student Uniforms
All students attending Porter are REQUIRED to follow the uniform policy and the Prince William County Dress Code.
SCHOOL COLORS: Red, White, Blue, Tan/Khaki, and Black.
BOTTOMS: Pants, jumpers, walking shorts, skorts, and jumpers must be SOLID Navy Blue, Black, or Tan/Khaki, NO DENIM
TOPS: Must be SOLID COLORED Red, White, Black, Navy Blue, or Light Blue, NO DENIM. Tops must have a collar and be tucked in.
PE Days: In addition to uniform, students may wear Spirit Wear.
Encore
• Chorus• Orchestra• Band• Life Skills
• Art• Computers• Woodshop• Robotics
World Language
• We offer Spanish I and Spanish II to 7th and 8th graders.
• Students receive high school credit once they pass the course.
Intramural Sports
• Volleyball• Soccer• Basketball• Golf• Flag Football• Baseball
Volunteer Hours
STUDENTS…. participate in school or community projects each year. Volunteer hours are dependent upon grade level.
Grades 1-3 10 hours per year Grades 4-5 15 Hours per year Grades 6-8 20 hours per year
Students keep track of hours in their agenda.
PARENTS… participate in 10 hours per year of school related activities for each child enrolled at Porter.
Parents log hours in the notebook in the main office.
Transportation
Bus Riders:
• Parent/Responsible Adult MUST wait with student at Express bus stop in the morning.
• Parent/Responsible Adult MUST meet student bus in the afternoon.
Car Riders:
• Bus lanes are closed to all other traffic.
• Parents must wait in the car line until time to drop off/pick up in front of school.
Porter Webpagehttp://porter.schools.pwcs.edu/
We believe communication is important and encourage you to use the school Fusion website to find the information you need for your child.
If you have immediate questions, please call the school office at 703.580.6501.
Application Deadlines
• Online applications are due
Saturday, February 1, 2014
• Paper applications for Porter and Pennington must be post marked by Saturday, February 1, 2014 or delivered in person no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014.