Middle School magnet decisions?

[Anonymous]

I received a notice that TPMS is holding a parent meeting for incoming 6th graders on Jan 15 (we are in-boundary). Should we assume that magnet and DCC lottery results will be announced by then?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't assume that -- they will have a separate open house for admitted magnet students. The in-boundary process at all the middle schools follows its own schedule that has nothing to do with the magnet/lottery results. Last year, magnet results were received on 1/16, and lottery results were a few days or a week later.

[Anonymous]

Usually magnet families get their own Open House or meeting, right?

[Anonymous]

Hmm, ok. We applied to some of the programs through the lottery so wouldn't attend the TPMS meeting if our child gets in to one of the other programs - that's why I'm asking. Guess I'll attend just in case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmm, ok. We applied to some of the programs through the lottery so wouldn't attend the TPMS meeting if our child gets in to one of the other programs - that's why I'm asking. Guess I'll attend just in case.

Yes, it's annoying that the dates don't all line up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmm, ok. We applied to some of the programs through the lottery so wouldn't attend the TPMS meeting if our child gets in to one of the other programs - that's why I'm asking. Guess I'll attend just in case.

Yes, it's annoying that the dates don't all line up!

I think the purpose of the in-boundary meeting is to show you what your zoned school has to offer. You can then compare that to any magnet programs you may be invited to, and make a more informed decision.

[Anonymous]

I have a 6th grader in the Humanities magnet at MLK and there was no open house just for magnet students. There was one open house for all incoming 6th graders within a week of our receiving the magnet decisions.

[Anonymous]

DC was accepted to the Clemente program and there was what they called an 'acceptance meeting' in late January (with the deadline to accept/decline in early February). DC was also later accepted to MLK of the waitlist in early March but there were no further informational meetings after that, to my knowledge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a 6th grader in the Humanities magnet at MLK and there was no open house just for magnet students. There was one open house for all incoming 6th graders within a week of our receiving the magnet decisions.

So you never had a meeting that specifically described the Humanities program and helped to inform you to make a decision about attending? Both Eastern and Takoma Park definitely have those, and it sounds like Clemente does, too.

[Anonymous]

I have a question regarding the magnet process. Once, the test results are mailed , do you have to apply (if you are eligible?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a question regarding the magnet process. Once, the test results are mailed , do you have to apply (if you are eligible?)

You need to either accept or decline by the stated deadline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a 6th grader in the Humanities magnet at MLK and there was no open house just for magnet students. There was one open house for all incoming 6th graders within a week of our receiving the magnet decisions.

So you never had a meeting that specifically described the Humanities program and helped to inform you to make a decision about attending? Both Eastern and Takoma Park definitely have those, and it sounds like Clemente does, too.

There was a parent meeting, but either there was no specific open house for the students or our invitation was lost in the mail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a question regarding the magnet process. Once, the test results are mailed , do you have to apply (if you are eligible?)

Test results are not mailed. You are either accepted or not.

[Anonymous]

Three years ago, test scores were mailed along with the median accepted scores

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a question regarding the magnet process. Once, the test results are mailed , do you have to apply (if you are eligible?)

Test results are not mailed. You are either accepted or not.

The CogAT scores with number of correct answers showed up in the parent portal. We then received a recommendation letter that also included the MCPS percentiles (and national's as well) in the mail.