Middle School Magnet Consortium Highlights

Information for the 2023-2024 school year

The timelines for the 2023-2024 school year are currently being finalized.  Please check back in early September 2023 for updated information.

Information from the 2022-2023 school year

The information provided below is from last school year and is provided as a reference. 

MSMC Timeline Update

Round 1 Choice forms were due on November 4, 2022.  Round 1 school assignment letters were mailed home in mid-January 2023.  Please see the school assignment letter for Open House and registration information.  

5th grade students or students who did not participate in Round 1 may participate in Round 2 of the Choice lottery process using this link: http://bit.ly/choiceMSMC (to access this link, students must be logged into their MCPS Google account).  Forms are due by February 10, 2023.  

Change of Choice

Students in Grade 6 who would like to request a different MSMC middle school for the 2023-2024 school year may submit a Change of Choice request form using the link: https://bit.ly/MCPSchangeMSMC

Change of Choice requests are due by February 10, 2023.  Notifications will be mailed home in mid-March 2023. 

Timeline

• September 29, 2022 - MSMC Parent Presentation  
  • English Presentation (link will go live at 6 pm on 9/29/22)
    • Cable - 34 & HD 1071 (Comcast), 36 (Verizon), 89 (RCN) - 6:00p 
     
  •  Presentación en español (el enlace se activará a las 7 pm el 29/9/22)
    • Cable - 33 (Comcast), 35 (Verizon), 88 (RCN) - 6:00p 
     
   
• October 12, 2022- Open House at Argyle Middle School 6 pm
• October 19, 2022- Open House at Parkland Middle School 6 pm
• October 26, 2022- Open House at A Mario Loiederman Middle School 6 pm
• November 4, 2022- MSMC Choice Form Deadline (Closed)
• Mid January  2023- Notification of Round 1 results
• February 10, 2023- MSMC Round 2 Choice Form Deadline
• Mid March  2023- Notification of Round 2 results

Resources    

• In Consortium Students who live in area for Brookhaven, Georgian Forest, Harmony Hills, Sargent Shriver, Strathmore, Viers Mill, Weller Road, and Wheaton Woods should see their counselor for Round 2 Choice information.
• Choice Link for Round 2 for students who live out of Consortium: http://bit.ly/choiceMSMC  
  • Students MUST be logged into their MCPS Google Account for the MSMC choice link (above) to open.
  • All Grade 5 students in MCPS can apply to attend an MSMC school.    
   
•  Choice Link for Round 2 for private and home schooled students is available through DCCAPS 
  • 240-740-2540 or DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
   

Enroll in MSMC   

Do you live within the MSMC boundaries? Need to enroll your child in middle school? Contact us at 240-740-2540 or email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org.    

Questions?  

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the MSMC, please review the MSMC Program Booklet, contact your child's school counselor, or call the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services (DCCAPS) at 240-740-2540.  

The online process for enrollment starts at the link below.  That is the first step in the process or registering and enrolling your student into MCPS. Once complete, you will be directed to our team to complete the Choice process and be assigned a school.    

Thank you and welcome to MCPS!

Appeal Information

An appeal process is in place for those who may have a unique and verifiable hardship or unforeseen circumstances that could warrant override the school assignment process.  To appeal, you must submit a letter explaining the reason for the request to the director of DCCAPS. Please include your students name, MCPS ID number, parent/guardian signature, and phone number.  The appeals process is now closed.  The appeals process opens in March of each school year.

Optional Appeal Form 
Appeal FAQ's

Transportation Note  

Transportation for out-of-Consortium students is the responsibility of the parent(s). Transportation for in-Consortium students is provided to those who live outside the walking distance determined by MCPS transportation.