Welcome!
TONIGHT’S OBJECTIVES
Introduce Magruder’s PEAC Scholars Program
Provide Information about Magruder High School
Introduce Magruder’s Academy Programs
Program Vision
Our PEAC Scholars Program is just one more indication of
Magruder’s commitment to providing the best educational
opportunities to all students. PEAC Scholars is an inter-disciplinary,
four-year college-preparatory cohort. Its focus is on independent
learning and the development of sophisticated written and oral
communication skills with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Designed for the highly able student, PEAC Scholars offers
accelerated courses that are only available to those accepted into
the program.
There are currently
170 PEAC Scholars
(MHS total student
population is
approximately 1500
students)
PEAC STUDENTS ARE…

Committed to undertaking a
rigorous curricula

Committed to completing all the
challenges the Program entails

Committed to working
independently as well as
communally

Committed to developing all skills
necessary for success in the
Program and beyond.
Benefits of the PEAC Scholars Program
Students attend their home school, maintain friendships, and
take part in all activities
Students become part of an academic cohort
Students are exposed to cross-curricular lessons and field trips
Students are mentored in AP/College skills throughout the
program
Potential for recognition as an AP Scholar
Recognition at graduation through designated seating in the
row of honor and
Individual PEAC Profile is included with each PEAC Scholars’
counselor recommendation
PEAC Scholars Out and About
Grade
English
Freshman/9
Sophomore/10
PEAC Honors
English 9
PEAC Honors
English 10
Junior/11
AP Language
Social
Studies
Science
AP NSL
PEAC Honors
Biology
AP US
History
PEAC Honors
Chemistry
AP World
History
Elective
Seminars/
Field Trips
AS
Offered
AP Science or
Math
– Student’s
Choice
Senior/12
AP Literature
Philosophy
Semester 1
+
Honors
Seminar in
Peace Studies
Semester 2
All courses are required
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HOW ARE PEAC CLASSES DIFFERENTIATED?
“

MORE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS THAT USE HIGHER ORDER
REASONING AND WRITING SKILLS

FASTER PACE; INCREASES TIME FOR CLASS DISCUSSIONS

MORE OUTSIDE RESOURCES

CROSS-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS AND DISCUSSIONS

SEMINAR DISCUSSION

STUDENT PARTICIPATION
”
THE PEAC TEAM
Leroy Evans, Principal
Ellen Hudson, Assistant Principal
Betty Nataro, Director Academy and PEAC Scholars Programs, Resource Teacher
9th Grade
Ben Johnson, PEAC AP NSL
Ana Jackson, PEAC Honors English 9
Donna Considine, Science Resource Teacher and Dr. Benjamin Brooks PEAC Honors Biology
10th Grade
Betty Nataro PEAC AP US History
TBD, PEAC Honors Chemistry
Margaret Mader, PEAC Honors English 10
11th Grade
Laurie Mannino, PEAC AP World History
Patricia Kuecker and Ana Jackson, PEAC AP English Language
12th Grade
Betty Nataro, PEAC Philosophy and Honors Seminar in Peace Studies
Claire Dickey, English Resource Teacher, PEAC AP English Literature
A SAMPLING OF ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED AT MAGRUDER
AP’s:
Other:
Human Geography
Sociology
Biology
Psychology
Chemistry
Comparative Religion
Physics
JROTC 1-4
Spanish Language
Aerospace Engineering (Pre-requisites)
Spanish Literature
Accounting
Psychology
Entrepreneurship
Micro/Micro Economics
International Finance
French Language
Creative Writing
Statistics
Yearbook
Calculus AB/BC
Multivariable Calculus
Art History
Photography
Environmental Science
Orchestra/Band/Chorus
Computer Science
Child Development
National Honor Society
French National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
National Technology Honor Society
HONOR SOCIETIES
Leadership
PEAC SCHOLARS AT PLAY
Teens create engineering club for girls at Rockville high school
By Leon Harris Thursday, April 23rd 2015
PEAC SCHOLARS #’S:
71% of MHS’s National AP
Scholars are PEAC Scholars
PEAC Scholars were offered
over $3,780,000 in
scholarship money-1/3 of all
the scholarships offered MHS
students
Sample Colleges and Universities attended by PEAC Scholars
Harvard
William and Mary
University of Maryland
University of North Carolina
Stanford
NYU
Brigham Young
George Washington
University of California Berkeley
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Pepperdine
 3.5
unweighted GPA in March of senior
year
 Student
must drop no lower than 3.0
during their 4 years at MCPS
 Completion
courses
of all required PEAC
 No
infringements against MSDE, MCPS,
and MHS standards for behavior and
attendance
REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION
AND GRADUATION AS A PEAC SCHOLAR
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. ONLINE
STUDENT APPLICATION
2. 3
TEACHER ELECTRONIC
RECOMMENDATIONS
3. “LIVE”
ESSAY
Magruder HS
PEAC
Application for
the
2016-2017 School
Year
*Pursuing Excellence in the
Academic Curricula*
The new application…
http://goo.gl/forms/ykFVxNUlv0
Student Responsibility:
The application will be available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/magruderhs/
 The application process opens October 12, 2015
 Student must complete and submit this online portion no later than October 30, 2015
 The portal will be closed after that date-no other forms of application will be accepted
Each student must identify the three teachers who have consented to write recommendations in the
online application
 Teachers named will be sent electronic recommendation forms
 These must be submitted online no later than December 4
Students who complete the online application will write “live”
essays at their home schools the week of November 16th.
(approximate date)
Decisions will be sent out the week of February 1, 2016 to
students who completed the entire process
A parent and student information night will be held for all
those accepted into PEAC on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.
ACADEMY
PLTW
Engineering
Arts and Humanities
Science
Research
Early Childhood
Education
P
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Freshman Year
Project Lead the Way Engineering
Academy of Finance (National Academy
Foundation)
JROTC
Arts and Humanities
After Sophomore Year
Science Research
Early Childhood Education
Contact
Information:
[email protected]
301
840-4639 Direct Line
before
301
8 am and after 12 pm is best
840-4600 Main Office
WEBPAGE: MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL
WWW.MONTGOMERYSCHOOLSMD.ORG/SCHOOLS/MAGRUDERHS/
CLINK ON THE PEAC SCHOLARS LINK (LEFT-SIDE MENU)