8th Graders Applying for High School Magnet Programs

8th Grade Students and Parents who are applying to High School magnet programs:

 

Gaithersburg High School Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Program:

  • Gaithersburg High School has created an informational video for parents and students who may be interested in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Program.  
  • Students who have taken The GMS Medical Detectives course with Ms. Campbell and enjoyed this content may be good candidates for this program.  
  •  Students and parents will also find more information about the PLTW program on the Science Department’s website.  https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/ghssciencedepartment/home/project-lead-the-way-pltw?authuser=0
  • All applications are due on November 6th, 2020.  
  • If you have questions, please contact-Caitlin_Nadjibe@mcpsmd.org

All High School magnet programs process:

  •  Grade 8 students need to  consider the numerous opportunities available at their local high school, in addition to the MCPS’s High School Regional/Countywide Application Programs for next year. 
  • This year the application season for these programs is now open. You and your student can only access the high school common application in the parent/guardians ParentVUE account. *
  • In addition, to learn more about which high school regional/countywide application programs your student is eligible, review the personalized program eligibility report available in both the StudentVUE and ParentVUE – in DOCUMENTS (located on the left navigation bar of Synergy). This report includes programs for which your student is eligible along with program descriptions and directions to access the application.  The deadline to apply is November 6, 2020.
  • To stay well-informed, visit the High School Programs At-A-Glance at this website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/high/
  •  If you have any questions or concerns about your application or the process, please contact Sr. Padilla at ernie.a.padilla@mcpsmd.net. 
  • Also, there will be an application support session with Mr. Evans on Wednesday 10/14 & 10/28 at 11:00.  
  • Meeting ID 784-477-1167
  • Password: Vikings
  • Numeric Password
  • (Telephone/Room Systems) 1968701 
  • Invitation URL
  • https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/7844771167?pwd=bnFSQ00welVHSFlySW9vakhZRWNvZz09