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CONTENTS

Downcounty Consortium Milestones: BLAIR • EINSTEIN • KENNEDY • NORTHWOOD • WHEATON 1

Did You Know? ..................................................................................................2Introduction ........................................................................................................3

The Downcounty Consortium (DCC) ............................................................................3Choice Process Description ............................................................................................3Choice Process—Rounds 1 and 2 ..................................................................................3Downcounty Consortium High School Base Areas ......................................................3Transportation .................................................................................................................3Downcounty Consortium Middle Schools ....................................................................3

Choice Process ...................................................................................................4Choice Process Timeline .............................................................................5Montgomery Blair High School .............................................................6

Entrepreneurship & Business Management Academy .................................................6Human Service Professions Academy............................................................................7International Studies & Law Academy ..........................................................................8Media Literacy Academy ................................................................................................9Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Academy .................................................10

Albert Einstein High School ...................................................................11Finance, Business Management & Marketing Academy ............................................11International Baccalaureate Program (IB) ..................................................................12Renaissance Academy ...................................................................................................13Visual & Performing Arts Academy ............................................................................14

John F. Kennedy High School ...............................................................15Business Management Academy ..................................................................................15Health Careers Academy ..............................................................................................16International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) ...................................................17Media Communications Academy ...............................................................................18Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) .............................................19

Northwood High School ...........................................................................20Humanities, Art & Media Academy .............................................................................20Musical Theatre Academy .............................................................................................21Politics, Advocacy & Law Academy .............................................................................22Technological, Environmental & Systems Sciences Academy ...................................23

Wheaton High School .................................................................................24Bioscience Academy ......................................................................................................24Engineering Academy ...................................................................................................25Information Technology Academy ..............................................................................26Institute for Global & Cultural Studies .......................................................................27

Application-Only Programs ....................................................................28Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................29Downcounty Consortium Map .............................................................30Choices Explorer ..............................................................................Back Cover

Montgomery Blair High School

Albert Einstein High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Northwood High School

Wheaton High School

DID YOu KNOW?

DCC TrIvIa:There are nearly 14,900 middle and high school students in the DCC.

Each year, 48-50 percent of Grade 8 students rank a non-base DCC high school as their 1st choice.

On average, each DCC high school is made up of 41 percent non-base students.

The DCC Choice process is in its 9th year of operation.

The majority of DCC families rank their school choices based on academy programs/offerings.

DCC high schools draw students from more than 9 middle schools.

Over 2,000 students participate in the DCC Choice process each year.

The DCC has 22 academy programs.

In recent years, about 97 percent of Grade 8 students have received their 1st or 2nd choice DCC high school.

Bus transportation is available to all 5 DCC high schools for DCC residents who live more than 2 miles from their assigned school.

Once in high school, fewer than 2 percent of the students in Grades 9–11 have requested to participate in the Change of Choice process.

TIpS fOr SuCCESS frOM CurrENT DCC STuDENTS:

Do not pick a school based on where your friends are going.

Pick a high school that will help you reach your future goals.

Finish your school work and take challenging classes.

Get along with people and respect them.

Take school seriously—don’t blow it

off, but also give yourself a break and have some fun.

Get to know your teachers. They care about you and will

help you.

Make your grades your #1 priority. Those will get you everywhere in life.

Get involved in extracurricular activities. They are fun and you make

new friends.

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INTRODuCTION


The Downcounty Consortium (DCC)Welcome to the Downcounty Consortium! The DCC is made up of five high schools and their feeder middle and elementary schools. All five high schools—Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Northwood, and Wheaton—offer students a comprehensive education, including Honors and Advanced Placement courses, numerous athletic and extracurricular activities, and a variety of outstanding academy programs. Academy programs are small learning communities that include sequences of courses designed around fields of high interest to students. These programs help students make meaningful connections among their academics, their interests, and their future goals. ALL five high schools offer exciting opportunities for students. An overview of the DCC academy programs is included in this booklet. Students, explore your options at ALL five schools!

Choice Process DescriptionThe Choice process is a high school lottery assignment process for Grade 8 students in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) who reside in the Downcounty Consortium area or attend a DCC middle school. Students and their parents participate by completing a Choice form and ranking the five DCC high schools in order of preference. Factors in the lottery assignment process may include the total number of available seats, choice ranking, sibling link, socioeconomic status, and gender. While every effort is made to assign students to their first choice, some students may be assigned to a school other than their first choice.

Choice Process—Rounds 1 and 2There are two rounds in the Choice process. • Round 1 takes place in November. It is for Grade 8 DCC residents

only (including private and home schooled students). • Students who participate in Round 1 will receive a high school

assignment letter in early February.• Round 2 occurs in February. It is for students on transfer into a DCC

middle school, those who did not get their first choice in Round 1, and those who are new DCC residents. • Students who participate in Round 2 will receive a high school

assignment letter in late March.Parents of students who do not receive their first choice school in Round 1 may participate in Round 2 by submitting a written request to the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) to resubmit their child’s original choices. Written requests must be received in the DCCAPS office by the February due date. (For the DCCAPS address or fax number, see page 5).

Downcounty Consortium High School Base AreasAll students have a base high school that is determined by their home address. Assignment to a student’s base high school is guaranteed if (1) the base school is indicated as first choice on the Choice form or (2) it is indicated as second choice and the first choice school is not available.

Montgomery Blair High School Base Area ■East Silver Spring / Takoma Park / Piney Branch Elementary Schools ■Montgomery Knolls / Pine Crest Elementary Schools ■New Hampshire Estates / Oak View Elementary Schools ■Rolling Terrace Elementary School ■The eastern portion of the Sligo Creek Elementary School service area

Albert Einstein High School Base Area ■Highland Elementary School ■Oakland Terrace Elementary School ■Rock View Elementary School ■Woodlin Elementary School

John F. Kennedy High School Base Area ■Bel Pre / Strathmore Elementary Schools ■Georgian Forest Elementary School ■Glenallan Elementary School ■Harmony Hills Elementary School

Northwood High School Base Area ■Arcola Elementary School ■Forest Knolls Elementary School ■Glen Haven Elementary School ■Highland Elementary School ■Highland View Elementary School ■Kemp Mill Elementary School ■Western portion of the Sligo Creek Elementary School service area

Wheaton High School Base Area ■Brookhaven Elementary School ■ Sargent Shriver Elementary School ■Viers Mill Elementary School ■Weller Road Elementary School ■Wheaton Woods Elementary School

TransportationStudents who reside within the DCC attendance area and beyond walking distance of their assigned DCC high school, as determined by MCPS, are provided bus transportation to all five schools.

Downcounty Consortium Middle Schools

Argyle Middle School: 301-460-2400 Eastern Middle School: 301-650-6650 Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School: 301-649-8100 A. Mario Loiederman Middle School: 301-929-2282 Newport Mill Middle School: 301-929-2244 Parkland Middle School: 301-438-5700Silver Spring International Middle School: 301-650-6544 Sligo Middle School: 301-649-8121 Takoma Park Middle School: 301-650-6444

CHOICE PROCESS


Preparing for the Choice Process In the fall, Downcounty Consortium parents and students will receive information announcing dates of DCC evening information meetings and high school open houses. DCC Grade 8 students will also have the opportunity to hear information about the Choice process and the five high schools from a school counselor.

The Choice Form

Round 1In mid October, a preprinted Choice form will be mailed to the homes of MCPS Grade 8 students who reside in the DCC.• Students who attend a Consortia middle school will return the signed form to their middle

school. • Students who attend middle school outside the Consortia should return their form to DCCAPS. • Completed Choice forms are due by the November due date.

Round 2In early February, a preprinted Choice form will be mailed to the homes of Grade 8 students who attend a DCC middle school on transfer or are new DCC residents.• Students who attend a Consortia middle school will return the signed form to their middle

school.• Completed Choice forms are due by the February due date.

Sibling LinkParents may request that their Grade 8 child be assigned to the same high school as a sibling who is currently in Grade 9, 10, or 11 at a DCC school by completing the sibling link section on the Choice form. Failure to complete this section may result in sibling assignment to different schools.

Choice Process AppealsAll DCC students are subject to the school assignment lottery process except in some cases of students in special education or ESOL programs. Therefore, to be fair, a written request can be submitted to change high schools because of a hardship or unforeseen circumstances that warrant overriding the general applicable assignment factors. The first level of appeal is administered by the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services. The second level of appeal is administered by the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Montgomery County Public Schools. Decisions on appeals will occur within 30 days of receipt by the appropriate office.

Change of ChoiceIn February, students in Grades 9, 10, or 11 who wish to request a different DCC high school for the following school year may submit a Change of Choice request form. Change of Choice request forms will be available in early February at all five DCC high school counseling offices and the website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/. The Change of Choice process considers a variety of factors when reassigning students to schools. These factors include the number of available seats, socioeconomic status, and gender. If a Change of Choice request is denied, the parent may appeal the decision in writing as described above.

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Step 4: RETURN THIS FORM TO: YOUR CHILD'S MIDDLE SCHOOL.

For students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), annual review decisions may supersede school assignments made through the Choice process.For students in ESOL programs, results of the Las-Links English Test may supersede school assignments made through the Choice process.For students in Alternative programs, next year's school placement may supersede school assignments made through the Choice process.

Step 3: Complete the authorization information.

I have ranked my choices and read the statement above.

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________________ Date ________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________

Please Print Parent/Guardian Name ___________________________________________________ Home Phone # __________________________

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone # ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Work Phone # _______________________________

The Choice process is a lottery school assignment process. Factors in the assignment process may include the total number ofavailable seats, choice ranking, sibling link, socioeconomic status and gender of the student. Every effort is made to assign students totheir first choice school using the factors above. After completion of Rounds 1 and 2 of the Choice process, seats at schools may befurther limited.

To the Parents/Guardians of:Sample Student11721 Kemp Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20902

Official address changes can only be made through your school's counseling office.Student ID:Grade:Current School:

Base School

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Choice Form for students entering Round 1

Step 2: Mark all that apply.I had enough information about all three schools to rank them in order.

I attended at least one meeting this fall (or last spring) to learn more.

Generally, I am satisfied with the Choice process.

If you would like your child to attend the base school, select the base school as 1st choice.

If you would like your child to attend the same school as a brother/sister, select the same school.

Step 1: Enter your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th choices by shading in one circle per box.Each school may be marked only once. All five choices must be completed.

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

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CHOICE PROCESS TIMELINE


Choice Process Timeline

September/ October

• Downcounty Consortium high school evening information mailers sent to DCC Grade 8 students in MCPS.

• Evening high school Options information meetings held at two local high schools. For details, visit the website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/.

October/ November

• Evening open houses held at Blair, Einstein, Kennedy, Northwood and Wheaton high schools.• Choice forms mailed to the homes of MCPS Grade 8 students who reside within the DCC boundaries.• Evening student enrollment held for parents of current private school and home schooled students who

reside in the DCC. Please call 301-592-2040 to receive information about required documents.

Round 1

November • Choice forms due from Grade 8 students who reside within the DCC attendance area.

February • DCC high school assignment letters mailed to homes of Round 1 participants.

Round 2 and Change of Choice

February

• Choice forms due: • From Grade 8 students who attend DCC middle schools on transfer and choose to participate in the

DCC Choice process, and• From new DCC Grade 8 residents.

• Written requests due to the DCCAPS office from parents of students who did not receive their first choice school in Round 1 and want to participate in Round 2. (Round 1 school choices will be resubmitted in Round 2).

• Change of Choice request forms due from parents/students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 requesting a different DCC high school for the next school year. Forms available in early February from DCC high school counseling offices and the website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/, or by calling 301-592-2040.

March • Notification letters mailed to homes of Round 2 and Change of Choice participants in late March.

Appeals

April • Letters of appeal due to DCCAPS office from parents of students choosing to appeal the school assignment decision.

Note: For further information about the Downcounty Consortium, visit the website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/, contact your MCPS school counselor, or call the DCCAPS office at 301-592-2040. The DCCAPS office is located at 11721 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902. The fax number is 301-649-8155.

Montgomery Blair High School

MONTGOMErY BLaIr H I G H S C H O O L


Are you interested in— ❑ being your own boss some day? ❑ turning a hobby into a business? ❑ running a company such as Microsoft, FUBU, or Gucci?

❑ using your positive and winning attitude to make it to the top?

❑ becoming the next face on the cover of Fortune magazine?

❑ learning how to invest and create wealth?

If so, the Entrepreneurship & Business Management Academy is for YOU! You could be a future entrepreneur. Come and explore your business interests through the Entrepreneurship & Business Management Academy.

Entrepreneurship & Business Management AcademyBeing the leader of a business, large or small, requires a variety of skills that are useful in all walks of life. A person with entrepreneurial spirit sets goals, takes calculated risks to reach those goals, and develops creative solutions. This academy will provide students with the business and interpersonal skills needed to manage a business successfully.

Student quotes about the Entrepreneurship & Business Management Academy—

“Entrepreneurship has helped me understand what I want to do and it has helped me with my other classes. Through this academy I have won county and regional business plan competitions, had an article in a large local newspaper about my business, and got a chance to visit the White House.”

“I had a lot of ideas, but learning about entrepreneurship and marketing helped me to understand I can be a business person. The business I started in class resulted in a $30,000 profit last year and resulted in an article about me in the Sunday Washington Post and a story about me on Channel 9 News. Through this, I finished in the top 10 in a national business plan competition, and earned a scholarship to college.”

“My academy gave me the chance to gain real experiences that I don’t get in other classes. I had an internship in a credit union and learned how banking worked. I gained college credit for my accounting class and got to go to New York City on a wholesale buying trip where I made money off the products we bought. I won a business plan competition, and we got to do marketing for a local baseball team that plays on the same level as professional minor-league teams.”For more information, visit http://academies.mbhs.edu

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Do you enjoy— ❑ working with pre-school and elementary aged children?

❑ playing sports or working with athletes? ❑ listening and advising others? ❑ helping people in your community? ❑ teaching other people?

Do you often— ❑ think about the relationship between wellness and your health?

❑ think about the statement, “You are what you eat?”

❑ question whether the treatment of others is fair and just?

❑ wonder why people behave in a certain way?

Human Service Professions AcademyIn today’s multicultural society, students who have the heart, mind, and desire to serve their community must be versed in the languages and cultures of their community as well as in the general psychology of human behavior. This academy will provide students with career guidance in the following areas:

❑ early childhood development ❑ health and fitness ❑ psychology and social services

What do students say about the Human Service Professions Academy?

“This academy is one of the most hands-on academies in the school. I enjoyed experiences with pre-K and high school students while taking the classes “Early Childhood Development” and the “Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction.” The courses in this academy helped me decide what I wanted to do in my future. I want to be an elementary school teacher.”

“This academy offers students classes and opportunities to experiment with options for career choices.”

“The Human Service Professions Academy provides us with hands on experience in our chosen career field. It also provides us with opportunities to intern and to take electives in that particular strand.”For more information, visit http://academies.mbhs.edu


Do you like to— ❑ learn about other countries and cultures? ❑ discuss controversial legal and political issues of the day?

❑ meet interesting people from different backgrounds?

Do you find yourself asking— ❑ why there is so much violence and conflict in the world?

❑ what the global war on terror is all about? ❑ why some nations are so rich while others are so poor?

❑ how the law affects me and society?

Are you interested in examining— ❑ different political and economic systems around the world?

❑ causes and solutions to world health and wealth issues?

❑ the role of the law in today’s national and international environment?

International Studies & Law AcademyIn an article the world famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma stated that “Now, more than ever… we cannot afford not to know the thoughts, the habits, the ways of life of other people.” Our nation and the world demand a generation of students who understand and can influence complicated and evolving domestic and international developments. Academy classes and activities provide a broad and solid foundation in the study of world history, current events, political systems, domestic and international law, economics, languages and cultures. We welcome any student who desires to learn, grow and take action to change our world for the better!

Quotes from students in the International Studies & Law Academy—

“I chose the International Studies and Law Academy because given the direction the world is going, if you’re not informed, you’re left behind!”

“I chose this academy because I believe it is our obligation as citizens of the world to learn about major issues and history. The International Studies and Law Academy promotes this kind of awareness through engaging classes taught by the best teachers in the school.”For more information, visit http://academies.mbhs.edu


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Are you interested in— ❑ producing a TV show? ❑ being a radio announcer or DJ? ❑ working for a newspaper or magazine? ❑ writing a book, play, or script? ❑ designing Web pages, computer art, or graphics?

❑ becoming an actor, artist, or musician?

If so, the Media Literacy Academy is for YOU! Students who love to communicate using a variety of media and are interested in analyzing the media messages of others will enjoy the courses offered by the Media Literacy Academy.

Media Literacy AcademyMedia messages surround us. They influence our behavior and attitudes about all aspects of our lives—personal, financial, political, social, recreational and educational. Media literacy gives us the tools to critically analyze, evaluate and produce communications successfully through text, moving images, still images and sound.This academy will provide students with authentic experiences in creating and using media responsibly to inform, persuade, and educate through mass media, visual media and performance.

Comments from Media Literacy Students about Academy Week—

“What I loved about Academy Week was to watch Tom McBride play, and listening to him talk about the industry was very informative.”

“…I enjoyed when they talked about how they made a movie about Silver Spring and that Montgomery Blair High School was the ONLY high school back in the days…”

“What I enjoyed about the speaker of one of my sessions was when he performed two of his songs and when he talked about how he applied what he learned in music theory to making music..”For more information, visit http://academies.mbhs.edu


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Do you see yourself— ❑ working in a lab as a research scientist, experimenting and solving problems?

❑ working with a team to build skyscrapers, motorcycles, highways, or rockets?

❑ writing computer games, building robots, or designing computer networks?

❑ practicing medicine as a doctor, physical therapist, nurse, or veterinarian?

❑ working in the field as an environmental scientist or marine biologist?

❑ writing a book about the mysteries of the universe?

If so, the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Academy is for YOU!

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math AcademySolutions to the problems of the 21st Century will demand teams of experts skilled in problem-solving strategies, data analysis tools, computer software and hardware, and scientific and mathematical principles. The students in this academy will be supported and guided in the area that corresponds to their interests and individual strengths—Technology, Science, Math, or Computer Programming. Student strengths will be analyzed with a mentor to research and prepare for career paths which fit each individual.

Quotes from academy students about participating in the Montgomery County Science Fair—

“From this experiment, I got a chance to use one of the expensive machines—the UV/VIS. I also experienced different ways to overcome challenges during my research.”

—Winner, Robert H. Herndon Award

“I think I learned more about research than the judges learned about my project at the Montgomery County Science Fair. I also made some great contacts.”For more information, visit http://academies.mbhs.edu

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Are you interested in— ❑ becoming fiscally responsible? ❑ learning real-life monetary skills? ❑ entering the business world after college? ❑ understanding how the financial world works?

❑ exploring how money can work for you? ❑ researching the stock market?

Then the Academy of Finance, Business Management & Marketing at Einstein is for YOU!

Academy of Finance (AOF) — a member of the National Academy Foundation (NAF)The AOF is a college-preparatory program that addresses the needs of the financial services industry by providing high school students with intensive course work in economic and business principles as well as a comprehensive look at career options. Students may participate in a paid summer internship between their junior and senior years and complete a college course outside of the school day during their senior year. The course may be taken either on campus or online.

Here is what students say about AOF—

“The Academy of Finance is one of those programs that prepares you for life after high school, offering you exciting and rigorous courses along with a hands-on professional internship.”

“The Academy of Finance has definitely been a motivation for me to work harder and improve myself academically. It has helped me to mature.”

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Are you interested in— ❑ challenging classes with high academic standards?

❑ knowing how to communicate your ideas in speaking and writing?

❑ learning to think critically? ❑ earning a diploma and college credit that is recognized worldwide?

Then the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Einstein is for YOU!The IB program is a challenging liberal arts curriculum for highly motivated students. It seeks to educate the whole individual, giving an “education for life.” The curriculum is the same the world over, and encourages students to expand their knowledge with a global perspective.

Reflections about Einstein’s IB program from current college freshmen—

“IB helped credit wise!!! I received around 12 credits without even having to take any classes. Another IB alumnus of Einstein was able to receive about 40 credits entering!!! … If you’re taking IB and you have a class that’s not in the IB curriculum, take the AP version or do the smart thing and take the AP exam that’s linked to the IB exam you’re going to take.”

—U of MD College Park Student

Underclassmen: “1) Take Calc before you graduate. I didn’t and now I’m regretting it. It sounded like a great idea not to take math my senior year, but it was not. (2) Learn time management. Week two of classes, I went to bed at 4:00 a.m. before my 8:00 class because I didn’t do enough on the weekend. I have since learned my lesson. (3) Take lots of APs and IBs. I have a friend who came with 28 credits and was considered a second semester sophomore. I have another friend who tested out of three classes. “

—Rensalear Polytechnic Institute Student

“… Adjusting to the college academic atmosphere for me has been greatly helped by the preparation IB gave me. Overall, the time management skills I acquired my senior year have allowed me to enjoy and succeed in my classes as well as maintain a healthy balance with extracurricular activities.”—Swarthmore College Student

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Are you interested in— ❑ developing your critical reading skills? ❑ designing your own program of study? ❑ exploring the arts and sciences? ❑ earning college credits while in high school? ❑ taking interesting and challenging courses?

Then the Renaissance Academy at Einstein is for YOU!

Renaissance AcademyThe Renaissance Academy emphasizes the development of mathematical, reading, writing, and public speaking skills and their application in the arts and sciences. Students will master the skills, facts, and theories of academics necessary for college and postgraduate success.

Student quote about the Einstein Renaissance Academy—

“The Renaissance Academy has allowed me to take a

combination of classes that interest me. It is a well-rounded

experience.”

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Are you interested in— ❑ developing an artistic and intellectual philosophy about your craft?

❑ performing and creating? ❑ learning in an environment that recognizes and develops your talents?

❑ compiling a comprehensive portfolio of your artistic endeavors?

❑ engaging in an environment that fosters aesthetic education and encourages an emphasis on musical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences?

Have you ever thought about being a(n)—

❑ acting coach, choreographer, sound technician, or director?

❑ industrial designer, art critic, dance therapist, or museum curator?

❑ music director, performer, composer, or jazz musician?

Then the Academy of Visual & Performing Arts at Einstein is for YOU!

Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VAPA)The Visual & Performing Arts Academy is designed as a pre-professional high school experience focused around the areas of dance, visual art, music and theatre. Motivated students are provided and involved in rigorous arts disciplines and academic programs that when combined, create an innovative and comprehensive education.

What do VAPA students say about the academy?

“The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has an eclectic variety of performing and arts classes. There is something for everyone -- dance, music, painting, music technology, theatre and more. You really feel like you are developing skills that you can use for the rest of your life.”

“VAPA is a great artistic outlet and I really enjoy having the opportunity to do the things I am so passionate about in school.”

“The teachers are very supportive and understanding. They help us expand on our creativity and reinforce the importance of the arts in society.”

“Being part of the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has allowed for me to meet a lot of cool creative people that share the same interests as I do.”

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Do you want to— ❑ lead a small business or a corporation? ❑ market your products and ideas? ❑ manage employees ❑ understand how the economy works? ❑ play the stock market?

Join the Business Management Academy!The Business Management Academy prepares students for careers as leaders in domestic and international commerce. Students will learn how to manage workers and lead companies in a global society. Business Management Academy students gain valuable skills in finance, entrepreneurship, visioning, problem-solving, and productivity.

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JOHN f. KENNEDY H I G H S C H O O L

■ John F. Kennedy High School ■ 1901 Randolph Road ■ Silver Spring, MD 20902 ■ 301-929-2111 ■ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ schools/kennedyhs


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Are you interested in— ❑ becoming a doctor, nurse, or physical therapist?

❑ learning about student wellness and physical rehabilitation?

❑ studying how the human body works? ❑ taking challenging science and research courses?

Then join the Health Careers Academy!The Health Careers Academy offers two rigorous pathway programs in Medical Careers and Health Careers.Medical Careers Program: The Medical Careers Program is an academic career development program that enables students to explore careers in the health care industry and learn skills related to patient care practiced in hospitals and long-term facilities. Successful students will receive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Maryland Board of NursingHealth Careers: This pathway prepares students for careers in physical rehabilitation and wellness. Students intern in medical offices, hospitals, and health care centers. Students take challenging science, medicine, and research courses to prepare for careers in this field.

Quotes from students in the Health Careers Academy—

“I love the Health Careers Academy! This academy has an environment in which you are repeatedly encouraged to do your best. They teach you about sports medicine and management and medical careers while having fun through projects and field trips.”

“The Health Careers Academy gives students new ideas and experiences. Things learned in this academy are beneficial and helpful to one’s future career goals.”


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❑ taking challenging and exciting classes focused on thinking and writing?

❑ pursuing rigorous academic standards in all subjects?

❑ earning a diploma that is recognized worldwide?

❑ being part of a small learning community of highly motivated students?

If so, then the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is for YOU!

International Baccalaureate Program (IB)The International Baccalaureate Program is a small learning community that prepares highly motivated students to be competitive at the university level. The IB curriculum features a global perspective which aims to encourage the skills of independent research and investigation, the use of initiative and creativity, and the application of skills and knowledge through both internally and externally moderated assessments. In order to obtain an IB Diploma, students must successfully complete one course from each of six groups—Language (Literature), Second Language, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Arts—plus an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge course, and a requisite number of creativity, action and service hours. Students who complete the IB Diploma are uniquely prepared for university study. Most high school courses teach about academic subjects like history or biology or math. In the IB program, students learn how to be a historian, biologist, or mathematician. Further, students may earn college credits for their work in the IB program.

Here is what students in the graduating class of 2012 have to say about IB—

“The IB Academy is very challenging, but the teachers are awesome and make the courses interesting!”

“I feel that the IB Academy has pushed me to do my best and has helped me a lot. My teachers never give up on me and always set their standards high. Now, I have high standards for myself.”

“I think IB is where you learn to conquer fears and fulfill your dreams.”

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Do you— ❑ shoot your own videos and photos? ❑ like debate, public speaking, and performing? ❑ create art or write music? ❑ design websites, objects, and computer programs?

❑ utilize your curiosity and ask who, what, why, where and how?

If so, then join the Media Communications Academy!The Media Communications Academy offers students three career pathway programs: Broadcast Journalism, Public Communication, and Creative Multi-Media. Students in these rigorous academic programs develop essential skills in self-expression, inquiry, and critical thinking. Taking advantage of our close proximity to Washington, DC, students take field trips to see media in action. Broadcast Journalism Pathway: The Broadcast Journalism Pathway prepares students for careers in television, radio, podcasting and other internet-based media. Students get “hands on” experience running WJFK, Kennedy’s award-winning television station. Students work with career journalists, write new stories, produce shows, and intern with local and national media outlets.Public Communication Pathway: Students in the Public Communication Pathway prepare for careers as public relations specialists, press secretaries, media directors, speech writers, lawyers, teachers and other advocates. Pathway courses build skills in creative writing, advocacy, and public speaking.Creative Multi-Media Pathway: The Creative Multi-Media Pathway allows students to develop skills in visual, performing, instrumental, and choral arts. Students prepare for media careers in filmmaking, graphic design, soundtrack production, and commercial advertising.

Here is what Media Communications students have to say—

“They set up chairs in the hallway at lunch and just soaked up all the laughter and praise from everyone who loved their videos.

“I’ve made at least 10 highlight reels for different athletes and helped them get scholarships. That felt great.”

“We’ve been working on beats and cutting them to photos… It looks really cool and everyone loves to watch them.”

“TV class has ruined movies for me. I’m always looking at the way they are made.”

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Do you want to— ❑ develop your leadership ability? ❑ demonstrate a high degree of self-reliance and discipline?

❑ see the latest technology available for the defense of our nation?

❑ serve your community? ❑ participate in a wide rage of physical and academic activities?

Did you know— ❑ NJROTC at Kennedy has 100+ members in Grades 9-12?

❑ Cadets can earn a varsity athletic letter for participating on one of these teams—Drill Team, Color Guard Team, or Rifle Team?

Become part of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)!Objectives of the NJROTC program are to develop informed and responsible citizens, strengthen character, help form habits of self-discipline, and understand the need for constituted authority in a democratic society. Cadets plan, organize and direct all their activities under the guidance of the Naval Science instructors. They can participate in field trips to the Naval Academy, the Pentagon, and various area military bases, such as a weeklong visit to the Norfolk Virginia Naval Complex. Cadets can also attend a weeklong summer leadership camp and participate with the Company Drill Team, Color Guard, Air Rifle Team and Athletic Team. Our teams and awards provide valuable accomplishments for students to add to their résumés and give them an edge in college applications and scholarships. We also provide opportunities for cadets to attend Youth Leadership Seminars in Annapolis and Valley Forge.Recent cadets who have graduated from Kennedy’s NJROTC program have been offered full scholarships at such schools as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Florida Institute of Technology.

What do students say about NJROTC?

“Navy JROTC is a leadership program that has helped me develop self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills to help me successfully meet life’s challenges.”

“NJROTC has been a big help preparing me to manage my time better.”

“I have been given opportunities to meet military professionals and visit Navy ships, including an aircraft carrier.

“NJROTC provides me with information and skills to make sound career choices.”

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Do you want to win an Academy Award for—

❑ screenwriting? ❑ directing? ❑ cinematography? ❑ documentary? ❑ best film?

Be on your way toward that goal with the Academy of Humanities, Art & Media (HAM). Be the producer, the camera person, the editor, or even the director of your own production. Create dramas, comedies, or documentary videos. Be part of a real radio and TV station as the DJ, reporter, production manager, promotions manager and many other exciting and authentic jobs. Look at the impact of film and other media on our society. Who knows? You too could win a HAM Academy Award. A partnership with the American Film Institute highlights this enriching academy experience and will benefit your endeavors in its college preparatory work.

Here is what students have to say about the academy—

“As part of WNHS (Northwood High School’s television and radio station), I get to report on news around the school. I even got to interview Philippe Cousteau, Jacque Cousteau’s grandson!”

“We won the Environmental Film Festival this year!”

“I want to be a film maker and win an Academy Award. I’m learning how to film, direct, edit video, and make a movie. I love it.”

■ Northwood High School ■ 919 University Boulevard, West ■ Silver Spring, MD 20901 ■ 301-649-8088 ■ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ schools/northwoodhs

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The lights! The sound! The stage! The applause! It’s Broadway! The performing arts come to Northwood in the form of The Academy of Musical Theatre!

Do you want to— ❑ dance? ❑ design sets and stages? ❑ sing? ❑ arrange music? ❑ act? ❑ direct performances? ❑ play an instrument?

Then come be a part of the musical theatre experience at Northwood. Experience technical production, vocal and instrumental music, dance, and dramatics. A collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park, provides opportunities for you to work with college students and professors on various dramatic and musical projects throughout your Northwood career.

What do students say about the Musical Theatre Academy?

“Dancing is my dream. I love to move to the music and show the people what it means to me through my movements.”

“I want to go on to be a musician and win a Grammy. I love to sing and be on the stage in front of so many people when they applaud.”

“Acting is my life. When I’m on stage I become my character and the audience doesn’t even know it’s me. They think I am the character. I love it!”


Do you want to— ❑ argue a case in front of the Supreme Court? ❑ sit on the Supreme Court as a judge? ❑ fight for your rights? ❑ run for public office, maybe even President? ❑ run a political campaign? ❑ investigate crimes, like on CSI?

If so, the Politics Advocacy & Law Academy is for youExamine our government. Be articulate in the areas of policy, citizenship, and advocacy. Look at law, politics, law enforcement, and public safety. Make a difference in your own life and the lives of others throughout our community.Debate your way through trials or be the judge and bang the gavel. Experience the life of a police officer through the Police Explorers or take fingerprints and hair samples to help solve crimes. Campaign for a seat on student government and/or get involved in your community. The real-life politics of Northwood High School are yours to explore.

Student quotes about the academy—

“I got a job at a law firm this summer. They asked to write a brief. I knew how to do it. They had never seen a high school student or even a college student who actually knew how to write one and write it well. I was so proud.”

“I want to be a police officer when I graduate college. I’ve learned how I can make that happen.”

“Being a lawyer is my dream. I’ve watched every law show on TV and thought I knew it all. I’m learning more now.”

■ Northwood High School ■ 919 University Boulevard, West ■ Silver Spring, MD 20901 ■ 301-649-8088 ■ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ schools/northwoodhs

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Are you interested in— ❑ global warming? ❑ green architecture? ❑ energy conservation? ❑ wildlife preservation? ❑ green engineering? ❑ alternative energy? ❑ landscape design?

Prepare for your green future at NorthwoodExplore all these opportunities with the Academy of Technological, Environmental & Systems Sciences (TESS) at Northwood, where the great outdoors are a part of your classroom. Be actively engaged in exploring environmental conditions and their implications for our community, state, nation, and world. Work with Green Schools, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the University of Maryland, College Park, and many others. Connect to all areas of science, like biology, chemistry, and physics through rigorous curricula connections within the academy.

Here is what students say about the academy—

“The environment is very important to me. I think we can make changes and I’m learning how to do that.”

“This is where I’m learning about sustainability. That’s where we can produce the things we need without destroying the environment and using up all the resources. We use it, then replace it!”

“I’ve learned about all the endangered animals around the world and how we can change the way we live just a little bit and we can save them, like the panda bears and the whales.”

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Are you interested in— ❑ understanding diseases such as diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and HIV?

❑ diagnosing and treating cancer? ❑ exploring how the human body functions at an optimal level?

❑ investigating the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease?

❑ using data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory and cardiovascular operation?

❑ applying the latest in DNA technology to identify a body?

If so, then join the Bioscience Academy!Here is your chance to use the most recent laboratory and computer equipment together with the latest research to explore and apply concepts in science. Additional opportunities to participate in job shadowing, internships, and college/business site visits reinforce the connection between school and your future. The academy staff will give you individual attention and a supportive atmosphere for learning and succeeding. Our business partners including the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda Naval Medical Center, and the Catholic University of America will provide real-world experiences.

Student quotes about the Bioscience Academy—

“I love my academy because it introduces me to the world I want to work in. I’m currently taking AP Biology and I’m enjoying it because I can relate it to what I plan to study in college.”

—Academy student, Class of 2011

“Being a part of a community of students with the same interests and I have, inspires me to work hard to reach my goals.”

—Academy student, Class of 2011

“My experience in the Bioscience Academy has prepared me for an internship with the National Cancer Institute.”—Academy student, Class of 2011

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WHEaTON H I G H S C H O O L

■ Wheaton High School ■ 12601 Dalewood Drive ■ Silver Spring, MD 20906 ■ 301-929-2050 ■ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ schools/wheatonhs


Are you interested in— ❑ understanding how things work? ❑ becoming a key player in helping to shape a better world?

❑ exploring the vast opportunities that lie in the broad area of engineering?

❑ designing and constructing robots, highways, circuits, and planes?

❑ earning college credit while still in high school?

❑ using computer-aided drawing and design tools?

If so, then come join the Academy of Engineering!

Academy of Engineering (AOE)— National Alliance for Pre-Engineering Programs Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Engineers have designed and created most of the world in which we now live. Join the academy and participate in a nationally recognized rigorous curriculum that challenges you to become actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences using math, science, and technology in meaningful ways. Work in our state-of-the-art facilities to solve real-world problems important to society. Challenge yourself to approach issues from a broader perspective, to collaborate, to communicate, and to think entrepreneurially. Here at Wheaton, you will experience intellectually challenging activities in various locations, working with talented people from Lockheed Martin, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, British Aeronautical Engineering, Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and others in areas such as research, design, and development of new products and services.

Academy of Engineering students in the graduating class of 2010 said—

“The work we do is actually the work they do in the real world of engineering, which means that I’m coming in with the skills colleges are looking for in a student.”

“In Civil Engineering and Architecture, we get to design our own projects where you’re glued to the screen watching it come to life. It’s awesome!”

“AOE—It’s been great! You’re respected for what you know, not for what you are [gender]. It gives you good experience for the environment you’re going to work in. We get to network with real engineers and work on real projects. It’s been a great experience!”

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Are you interested in— ❑ computer animation and/or programming? ❑ website mastery and/or database administration? ❑ the “electrifying” details of how computers work and communicate?

❑ college credit and industry certifications while in high school?

❑ prestigious and exciting careers that pay well?

If yes, then AOIT is the academy for YOU!

Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)—a member of the National Academy Foundation (NAF)The ever-evolving Internet and the convergence of information technologies are changing the way we work, learn, and play. Information technology is interdisciplinary by nature, borrowing ideas from many other disciplines, and producing tools that are used in nearly every field of study. Our Academy of Information Technology, recognized and endorsed by the National Academy Foundation, provides a rigorous academic curriculum that introduces the broad career opportunities available in today’s digital workforce.

At Wheaton, the personal, caring atmosphere of our academy will help you develop the necessary skills to succeed in higher education and beyond. With the support of local universities and colleges and such organizations as Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Verizon, AT&T, NASA, Compaq, United Technologies, and Cisco, students explore

the connections between technological theory and the workplace. Qualified students may participate in a paid summer internship between their junior and senior years, as well as various career-based experiences such as job shadowing, mentoring from IT professionals, field trips, and college/industry site visits. You may choose one of three exciting pathways to experience—Programming, Networking/Hardware, or Information Resource Design.

Student quote—

“Nowhere else can you get to use programs and work with software like we do here and get the experience to demonstrate what we know to people in the industry.”—AOIT student, Class of 2010

■ Wheaton High School ■ 12601 Dalewood Drive ■ Silver Spring, MD 20906 ■ 301-929-2050 ■ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ schools/wheatonhs

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Are you interested in— ❑ enrolling in up to five college courses with free tuition while still in high school?

❑ enjoying music art, English, world studies, and foreign languages?

❑ becoming a studio musician and composing music and beats for famous artists?

❑ becoming a lawyer, professor, journalist, community leader, or world traveler?

❑ learning about people and places all around the world?

❑ working with professional musicians?

If so, the Institute for Global and Cultural Studies (IGCS) at Wheaton High School is for you!The Institute for Global and Cultural Studies is dedicated to creating global citizens who explore global and cultural issues from multiple perspectives. IGCS students will have the opportunity to experience the Digital Global Classroom while preparing for careers in an ever-changing international community. IGCS is a unique collaboration among the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Montgomery College, and Wheaton High School, designed to create and sustain a vibrant learning community through rigorous interdisciplinary curricula and programs, as well as meaningful community involvement. The Digital Music and Digital Arts pathways provide students with comprehensive music and art instruction through the use of our state-of-the-art Apple iMac digital music and art laboratory. The music experience is enhanced for student musicians with master classes and rehearsals taught by principal musicians and guest conductors from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore Hall. IGCS graduates will be prepared to compete for admission into colleges, universities and institutes of higher education, to successfully complete high education degrees, and to assume leadership roles in their own and the global community.

Here is what students in the IGCS academy have to say—

“I like Global Issues because it’s a fun and exciting class. You learn really interesting things about the world and it teaches you how to appreciate what you have. IGCS is preparing me for college and life, and my teachers are great.”

—IGCS student, class of 2011

“I had no idea I could learn music without learning an instrument first, but in the iMac lab you can. I wrote a song that I plan on publishing one day. I can’t believe we have all this at Wheaton!” —IGCS Digital Music student, class of 2010

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Grade 8 students interested in applying to any of the following application programs should contact each program directly to request an application.

APPLICATION-ONLY PROgRAMS

Communication Arts Program (CAP)Montgomery Blair High SchoolCoordinator Phone: 301-649-2854http://cap.mbhs.edu/new

Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science MagnetMontgomery Blair High SchoolCoordinator Phone: 301-649-8240www.mbhs.edu/departments/magnet

Visual Art Center (VAC)Albert Einstein High SchoolVAC Phone: 301-962-1027www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/vac

The Leadership Training Institute (LTI)John F. Kennedy High SchoolCoordinator Phone: 301-962-5930www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/kennedyhs/lti/

Academic, Technical, and Professional Career Education ProgramsThomas Edison High School of TechnologySchool Counseling OfficePhone: 301-929-2181www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison

International Baccalaureate Program (IB)Richard Montgomery High SchoolCoordinator Phone: 301-610-8100www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs

Poolesville High School— A Whole School MagnetPoolesville High SchoolCoordinator Phone: 301-972-7976www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/poolesvillehs• Global Ecology House• Humanities House*• Science, Mathematics, Computer Science House** Geographic restrictions may apply.

Biomedical Magnet ProgramWheaton High SchoolPhone: 301-929-2050www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonhs

Engineering Magnet ProgramWheaton High SchoolPhone: 301-929-2050www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonhs

Note: Students who reside in the DCC may apply to application-only programs, but MUST also participate in the DCC Choice Process in Round 1.


1. Will transportation be provided to all five DCC high schools?

Students who reside within the Downcounty Consortium attendance area and beyond walking distance of their assigned DCC high school, as determined by Montgomery County Public Schools, are provided bus transportation.

2. Are students guaranteed an assignment to their base school?

Students are guaranteed their base school if (1) it is selected as first choice on the Choice form or (2) it is selected as second choice AND the first choice school is not available.

3. Who is eligible to participate in academy programs?

All students who participate in the Choice process may participate in academy programs.

4. What do the five DCC high schools have in common?

All five schools offer a variety of interesting and challenging academic and elective courses, innovative programs, extracurricular clubs, activities, and athletics. They also offer numerous Honors and Advanced Placement courses and programs for special education and ESOL students.

5. Will DCC students be able to participate in the half-day career and technology education courses Thomas Edison High School of Technology (TEHST)?

Once enrolled in their assigned MCPS high school, students are eligible to apply to TEHST for one of its half-day career and technology education programs. Bus transportation is provided. For further information, contact TEHST at 301-929-2181.

6. How can parents and students learn more about the DCC high schools?

Parents and students are encouraged to attend one of the evening information meetings and all five DCC high school open houses in the fall. For questions about academy programs and course offerings, contact the academy coordinator at each high school and/or visit the website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/downcounty/.

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Choices Explorer

…what do you see?

When you think about your life as an adult…

Thinking about your future can be very exciting—especially when you have some idea of what you want to do and know the steps of how you can reach your goals. It is never too early to start thinking about your future. Here is a sure-fire way to get you thinking seriously about your future!

Choices ExplorerSign on to this engaging, interesting and informative website designed for the middle school student! When you visit, you can:• Take an interest quiz that matches you up with possible careers • Get advice on high school courses• Search for college majors that meet your interests • Explore unusual careers • Ask the experts questions • Learn about a hobby or explore your own

www.bridges.comContact the Grade 8 counselor or media specialist at your local MCPS middle school for a username and password.

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