8th Grade Parent Information Night for High School Programs
Montgomery Virtual Academy
October 12, 2022
6:30pm
Tonight’s Purpose
Tonight’s purpose is to discuss and share about 9th grade programs.
All MCPS 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a special program for high school
Introducing Our Montgomery Virtual Academy Administrative Team
Introducing Our Montgomery Virtual Academy
Middle School Counseling Team
If you have any questions, click on Q & A at the bottom of your screen.
Choices Include:
Programs available to students across MCPS
Downcounty & Northeast Consortium of schools in the Silver Spring area
Lottery and application based programs
New Virtual Middle College Program
Criteria Based
Montgomery College
Regional & Countywide Programs
DCC & NEC
Regional and Countywide Programs
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For students entering 9th grade in 2023
—Learn more about deadlines and admissions CLICK HERE
Visual Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Construction Management,
Aviation and Aerospace, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Global Ecology,
Biomedical Sciences,
International Baccalaureate,
Humanities, Engineering,
Science Math and Computer Science
Communication Arts Program
Students can take classes that interest them
More information on the school options available to you based on your base high school
Click on these links:
High School Programs listed by base high school
Open House schedules and Programs at a Glance
Where can I find my eligibility letter?
This will tell you what programs your child can apply to join.
Criteria Based Programs
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For students entering 9th grade in 2023
Criteria programs often involve auditions, testing or portfolio review as part of the admissions process
Countywide Programs
Regional and Consortia Programs
Global Ecology @ Poolesville
Humanities @Poolesville
Math,Science and Computer Science @Poolesville
IB @ Richard Montgomery
Visual Art Center @ Einstein
Science, Math and Computer Science Program - Blair & Poolesville
IB Program - Kennedy, Springbrook, Watkins Mill
Humanities House - Poolesville
Biomedical - Wheaton
Communication Arts - Blair
Engineering - Wheaton
Leadership Training Institute - Kennedy
How do I apply?
1. Log into ParentVUE (https://md-mcps.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx).
2. Click on Online Registration in the top right of the screen.
3. From the menu select the 2022-2023 Grade 8 High School Common App. NOTE: If you previously started the Online Registration process you must complete or cancel it in order to start the application.
4. Click Begin New Registration.
Regional/Countywide Applications forms are due by November 4th, 2022
Downcounty and Northeast Consortium
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For students entering 9th grade in 2023
Choice in the DCC -
A lottery school assignment that considers students’ choice ranking, base area school, sibling link, school capacity and socioeconomic status
You can choose from these high schools:
Your homeschool currently is:
Blair
Einstein
Kennedy
Northwood
Wheaton
Argyle
Eastern
Loiederman
Newport Mill
Odessa Shannon
Parkland
Silver Spring International
Sligo
Takoma Park
Choice in the NEC -
A lottery school assignment that considers students’ choice ranking, base area school, sibling link, school capacity and socioeconomic status
You can choose from these high schools:
Your homeschool currently is:
Blake
Paint Branch
Springbrook
Benjamin Banneker
Briggs Chaney
Farquhar
Francis Scott Key
White Oak
Resources
DCC Open Houses
NEC Open Houses
DCC Booklet
NEC Booklet
Choice forms are due by November 4th, 2022
Where do I find my choice letter?
All students in the DCC and NEC must complete a choice form. Even if they plan on remaining in the Virtual Academy next year.
A letter will be sent to the families with the link for the choice form.
Please make sure your home address is correct. If you need to update your address, contact the school registrar.
Montgomery College Virtual Middle College
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For students entering 9th grade in 2023
Exciting Announcement - New Program!
Virtual Middle College (VMC) is a joint MC and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) academic initiative that allows qualified MCPS high school students the opportunity to enroll at Montgomery College, taking college credit courses to earn their high school diploma, while also earning a college degree at a reduced cost through an online/virtual college experience. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/high-school-students/dual-enrollment/degree-and-pathway-programs/virtual-middle-college-program.html .
Students will take MCPS 9th and 10th grade classes, but have the opportunity to take online courses with Montgomery College during their 11th and 12th grade years.
Please use the Q & A at the bottom of your screen.
Montgomery Virtual Academy Middle School Counselors
Natalie Thomas- Resource Counselor EML students
Velva Cooper- Middle School A-L
Tara Wilkes - Middle School M-Z
Or call the Virtual Academy
240-740-6060
Meet with a VA Counselor
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 11:35 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 824 4364 4530
Passcode: mva