Middle Magnet application deadline: Friday, January 22nd at NOON
**Missed an Information Night? Scroll down to see our videos and slide presentations for each program.
**Changed your mind? If you already applied and want to add or delete a school, contact Debbie Pickerall.
- Students will have to complete an interview and task for every program to which they apply.
- Please select schools based on your child's ability.
**Missed an Information Night? Scroll down to see our videos and slide presentations for each program.
**Changed your mind? If you already applied and want to add or delete a school, contact Debbie Pickerall.
Middle School Magnet Programs
Magnet Middle School Programs
Our magnet programs provide accelerated and enriched classes for academically gifted students. Each magnet school has a theme and is designed to provide challenging instruction that meets the ability levels and unique learning needs of highly gifted students. Middle Magnet students take at least two magnet advanced-level classes in which the instruction is infused with the school’s particular theme. A magnet student may also have Merit classes (see below) on his/her daily schedule.
Magnet Programs are highly-competitive programs for identified gifted and talented (GATE) students. See the Magnet Programs page for details.
Middle School Merit Classes
Advanced-level courses, which are considered Pre-Advanced Placement programs, are available at every middle school and are designed to service students who consistently perform above grade level on math and/or reading skills who are ready for an academic challenge. Every grade 5 student is reviewed for inclusion in appropriate Merit classes by the Office of Advanced Placement. Enrollment determinations are made by the middle school.
Our magnet programs provide accelerated and enriched classes for academically gifted students. Each magnet school has a theme and is designed to provide challenging instruction that meets the ability levels and unique learning needs of highly gifted students. Middle Magnet students take at least two magnet advanced-level classes in which the instruction is infused with the school’s particular theme. A magnet student may also have Merit classes (see below) on his/her daily schedule.
Magnet Programs are highly-competitive programs for identified gifted and talented (GATE) students. See the Magnet Programs page for details.
Middle School Merit Classes
Advanced-level courses, which are considered Pre-Advanced Placement programs, are available at every middle school and are designed to service students who consistently perform above grade level on math and/or reading skills who are ready for an academic challenge. Every grade 5 student is reviewed for inclusion in appropriate Merit classes by the Office of Advanced Placement. Enrollment determinations are made by the middle school.
Our five middle magnet schools are listed below:
- Click on gold theme link to learn more about each Magnet Program
- Click on the blue buttons to access the school's website
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Theme: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme- IB MYP
Gifted Focus: Verbal & Quantitative Magnet Courses: ELA & Math |
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Gifted Focus: Quantitative & NonVerbal Magnet Courses: Math & Science |
Theme: Arts Supporting Creative Academic Performance Excellence (Arts :SCAPE Avenue A)
Gifted Focus: Verbal & NonVerbal Magnet Courses: ELA & Creative Writing Theme: Arts Supporting Creative Academic Performance Excellence (Arts: SCAPE Avenue B)
Gifted Focus: Creative & Performing Arts Program Website Magnet Chorus Video |
Videos from our Middle Magnet All County Information Night:
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Presentations from our school-based Middle Magnet Information Nights:
Northern Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
Springfield Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
Boonsboro Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
E Russell Hicks Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
Western Heights Avenue A Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
Western Heights Avenue B Middle Magnet Information Night Slide Presentation
The WCPS Middle School Program of Studies lists all courses offered in Middle School. This will be updated for 2021-2022 before scheduling begins in the spring.