1. E. Russell Hicks Middle School
New Student Magnet Open House

2. Welcome!! Meet the Team Deron Crawford (Principal)
Ginger Scally (6th grade magnet social studies)
Megan Sakadales (6th grade magnet English language arts)
Crystal Drexel (7th grade magnet social studies/coordinator)
Katie Harris (7th grade magnet English language arts)
Amanda Baran (8th grade magnet social studies)
Hannah Vann (8th grade magnet English language arts)
Kevin Tressler (7th grade English language arts/ Technology and Humanities Enrichment Specialist)

3. The ERH Magnet Program Academic Coursework Related Arts Coursework
Magnet English Language Arts
Magnet Social Studies
Merit Science*
Merit Math*
*Some exceptions may apply
Related Arts Coursework
World Languages -Band -Performing Arts
Art -Orchestra -Tech. Ed.
Physical Education -Chorus
Enrichment Opportunities
Technology -Continuation of the MD Writing
Art Project
Humanities
Communications

4. Merit vs. Magnet Merit Magnet Accelerated learning
Direct instruction with independent learning opportunities
Multiple short-term assignments
Cross-curricular instruction is encouraged when feasible
Magnet
Compacted county curriculum that allows for technology and humanities enrichment
William and Mary Curriculum Units
Student centered learning with less direct instruction
Fewer long-term assignments
Cross-curricular instruction is routine and happens consistently

5. Academic Interventions
Media Technology
Special Opportunities
Accelerated and compacted county curriculum
Cross-curricular lessons
Magnet specific texts
-The Norton Anthology
-The Hobbit
-Animal Farm
Implementation of 21st Century Learning Skills
Teacher Creativity Training
Higher Order Teaching Strategies
Socratic Seminars
Philosophical Chairs
Facilitated Learning
Arts Infusion
William and Mary Units
Jacob’s Ladder strategies
Wireless laptop labs for each grade level
Digital and video cameras
Promethean interactive boards, slates, and dual user pens
CPS clicker systems
Podcast software
Video conferencing tools
Photostory, movie maker, IMovie
Excessive use of internet based creativity tools
One to one iPads
MacBook class set
Advanced morning announcement equipment
Focus on college and career readiness
Numerous extracurricular learning opportunities
Smithsonian Interactive Dig
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam
Medieval Times
College Visits
Holocaust Museum
Museum of Natural History
Museum of American History
Access to Washington CountyTechnical High School Media Programs
Clubs

6. Sixth Grade Magnet
A commonality among many magnet texts is the theme, a hero experiencing a journey or quest.
Students read excerpts from the advanced level text The Norton Anthology: World Masterpieces. Additionally, students will read other novels that will support the curriculum.
Completion of various independent mini projects which integrate research, art, reading, writing, and technology.
Field trips to curriculum based sites such as: Museum of Natural History (Forensic Anthropology Labs).

7. Seventh Grade Magnet William and Mary Unit (1940’s)
Use of various informational text of a historical nature.
Video diary creation of Holocaust victim/survivor
Novelists that focus on various cultures or time periods.
Chaucer, Bodeen, Barrie
Poets who write in various forms.
Compacted county social studies curriculum with a focus on cross curricular instruction.

8. Integration of the Humanities in literature and non-fiction.
Eighth Grade Magnet
Integration of the Humanities in literature and non-fiction.
Multimedia Projects
Socratic Seminars
Visual Thinking Strategies
William & Mary
Utopia Unit
Threads of Change in 19th Century American Literature Unit
We The People
Document Based Questions
Debates & Town Hall Meetings
Daily integration with technology and multi-media
Cross Curricular lesson planning

9. Summer Assignment
All middle school magnet students in Washington County are expected to complete a summer assignment
The purpose of the assignment is to prepare the student for the rigor of the class, front load necessary knowledge, and establish an overall theme for instruction.
Summer assignments will be collected at the start of the school year and will counted in the marking period one grade.

10. Registration
Any student whose home school is not E. Russell Hicks Middle School must enroll here.
Enrollment Requirements
Biological parent must enroll child
WCPS enrollment form
WCPS program attendance agreement
Proof of residency
Enrollment must be complete by July 15, 2014
*Call for additional information

11. Questions???