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Takoma Park Primary Magnet School

Takoma Park Primary Magnet School. Takoma Park Primary Magnet School. Parent Information Session Agenda. Welcome Introductions All About Takoma Park ES (TPES) TPES Magnet Framework How does the Magnet fit into our school? Q&A Session. z. What is Our Vision?.

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Takoma Park Primary Magnet School

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  1. Takoma Park Primary Magnet School

  2. Takoma Park Primary Magnet School

  3. Parent Information Session Agenda • Welcome • Introductions • All About Takoma Park ES (TPES) • TPES Magnet Framework • How does the Magnet fit into our school? • Q&A Session z

  4. 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. z

  5. What is our mission? Be Positive, Work Hard, & Do Your BEST! z

  6. Welcome to Takoma Park ES • K–2 Elementary School • Primary Magnet School Grades 1, 2 • Students can continue in Grades 3rd–5th by attending Piney Branch ES or return to their home school. z

  7. All About TPES Grade Level Classes • 10 Kindergarten • 11 First Grade • 12 Second Grade Facilities • Main building with gymnasium • Addition (2010)

  8. Our School Total School 646 Total Students School Demographics 4% Asian 34% Black/African American 15% Hispanic/Latino 7% Multiple 40% White z

  9. Takoma Park Primary Magnet School Framework: The rationale and goals that direct the course of studies and instruction. Z

  10. Rationale • All students need instructional programs that are based on their needs as assessed by teacher observations and academic assessments. • Classroom instruction should challenge each student to maximize their potential and build their academic strengths by: • Providing access to intellectual peers/groups within the classroom; • Providing access to additional enrichment and/or acceleration as appropriate; and • Promoting the thinking skills and instructional strategies that encourage risk taking and creative expression to help realize their full potential. Z

  11. Integrated Curriculum2018–2019 • Reading/Language Arts • Math • Writing • Science/Social Studies Z Curriculum 2.0 integrates instruction throughout content areas

  12. InstructionalGoals • Flexible Groupings for Instruction of Reading and Language Arts. • Junior Great Books: Shared Inquiry Reading Program (Grades 1 & 2). • Successful Completion of William and Mary Language Arts Program (Grade 2) as appropriate. • Consistent small group access to the enrichment and acceleration within the grade level mathematics curriculum. z

  13. 2018–2019 Primary Magnet Reading & Writing Students will be heterogeneously grouped for homeroom based on reading levels. • All students have a peer group of similarly able readers. • All students participate in Junior Great Books. • Second graders participate in the William & Mary Language Arts Program (as appropriate). Z

  14. What is William and Mary?The goals of this unit include… Literary Analysis and Interpretation Figurative Language Persuasive Writing Analogical Reasoning Z

  15. William and Mary Theme: The Conceptual Understanding of Change Unit design is based upon advanced • Content • Process • Product • Literature • Writing Z

  16. Fog The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. Carl Sandburg Z

  17. 2018–2019 Primary Magnet Mathematics • Mathematics instruction follows the MCPS Curriculum 2.0 and Math Pathways. • At TPES, students are regrouped for daily instruction. Needs of highly abled mathematics students are met through accelerated and enriched teaching models and resources. Z

  18. 2018–2019 Primary Magnet Science & Social Studies Curriculum 2.0 integrates Social Studies and Science into weekly instruction. Social Studies instruction encourages students to… • Examine • Research • Analyze • Actively Explore Science instruction emphasizes… • Hands-OnExplorationsand Investigations • Inquiry • Research • Discussion PLUS Z

  19. 2018–2019 Primary Magnet STEM Class Science Technology Engineering Math D In STEM, students work collaboratively to build, create, design, and problem solve. Students use their knowledge of science, math, and technology to solve real life engineering problems. Students have STEM for 45 minutes a week.

  20. What does this mean for students selected as “MAGNET”?

  21. 2018–2019 Primary Magnet Additional enrichment and/or acceleration • Curriculum 2.0 designed to meet the instructional needs of all students. • Teachers plan instruction for all learners to provide challenging assignments, and instructional grouping within the classroom on a weekly basis. • Teacher planning incorporates the identification of enriched and accelerated instructional resources to support the highly able students. • Students are provided with time to work with their intellectual peers. Z

  22. Takoma Park Primary Magnet Application and Screening Procedures

  23. What should I consider before making the decision to have my child screened for the TPES Primary Magnet Program? Consider the following questions: • What instructional opportunities for enrichment and acceleration does my home school provide? • Is there an intellectual peer group within my child’s class? • How well does my child adjust to change? • How will being separated from friends in the neighborhood school impact my child? • How much time will be spent on the bus each morning and afternoon? • How will the change impact family time?

  24. Application Form • Print or type all information on the application. • Submit application directly to TPES. • No late application forms, under anycircumstances, will be accepted. • Faxes will not be accepted. Due: February 22, 2018 by 4 p.m.

  25. SelectionProcedures Spring 2018 Parent • Complete and submit application by February 22, 2018 • Communicate your interest in the TPES Primary Magnet Program to your current teacher • Bring your child to testing on March 9, 2018 • Carver Educational Services Center50 Hungerford Drive, Rockville Room: Auditorium • Student specific time will be confirmed by Ms. Boggan • Anticipate 30 minutes for testing.

  26. SelectionProcedures Spring 2018 School • The Teacher Survey will be completed by your child’s current teacher. • If your child attends a private school, please be sure to provide the teacher’s e-mail address on the application form. • Provide updated report card information from Quarter 2.

  27. SelectionProcedures Spring 2018 Selection Committee • Review all “profile”information of your child at the end of April. • Current Teacher’s Survey Form • Parent Survey Form • Reading Levels (Mclass) • Report Card • Norm-Referenced Student Assessment

  28. Selection Procedures Spring 2018 Selection Committee • Make a decision for program acceptance • Out of Boundary • Decision: Yes, Wait Pool, No • Special Notes: • Students that have met the screening criteria will be entered into a lottery. • The first 15 “pulled” from the lottery will be invited to participate in our magnet school. • Wait pool students will be added up to the end of December based on space availability.

  29. SelectionProcedures Spring 2018 Selection Committee • Acceptance letters • Letters will be mailed to all parents the week of May 11th informing them of their child’s status • Appeals • Parents have the right to appeal the decision by presenting new information not previously submitted in the their application. • Appeals must be submitted in writingto:Mrs. Meredith Casper, DirectorDivision of Accelerated and Enriched Instruction850 Hungerford Drive, Room 177Rockville, Maryland, 20850 • All appeals must be received within two weeks of receipt of admissions status.

  30. TOUR GUIDELINES We are pleased to have the opportunity to show visitors the beautiful facilities, as well as the amazing staff and students here at Takoma Park ES. We are proud of our school and hope we can point out the many strengths of our instructional program. To maintain continuity of instruction for our students and teachers, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Our students and teachers are busy at work! Please direct any questionsto your tour guide(s). 2. Limit your time in any one classroom. 3. Have only 4–5 parents in a classroom at a time. 4. Keep conversations in the hallways at low levels. 5. Conclude your visit promptly at your scheduled time. Our parent volunteers are here to guide you through the school and will be able to answer your many questions. Thank you for helping us keep student learning our first priority!

  31. Q&A and Tour Groups Pink and Blue Groups 1st-(10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.) School Tour 2nd-(10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.) Q&A Session Yellow and White Groups 1st-(10:15 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.) Q&A Session 2nd-(10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) School Tour

  32. We hope you enjoyed your visit!

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