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Prince George’s County Public Schools 14201 School Lane • Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 • www.pgcps.org

William R. Hite, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

January 20, 2010

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Secondary School Principals All Secondary Assistant Principals All Secondary Guidance Counselors

FROM: William R. Hite

PREPARED BY: Monica Goldson Executive Director, High School Consortium

RE: Forestville Military Academy (FMA) Admission Procedures

In our continuing efforts to meet the needs of students in Prince George’s County Public Schools, the Forestville Military Academy (FMA) will begin accepting applications for the 2010–2011 academic year. Parents should be informed of this educational option for their children and encouraged to apply. Enrollment is based on space available by grade level.

Please ensure that the attached applications are made readily available to all students who meet the enrollment criteria. The Forestville Military Academy Admission Criteria is as follows:

 Students entering grades 9 – 11 in SY10 (students in Grade 10 must have successfully completed JROTC Level 1; students in Grade 11 must have successfully completed JROTC Levels 1 and 2);  Students who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher;  Students who fully accept the expectations and responsibilities of the Army JROTC program; and  Students who are highly motivated toward school and personal success.

School staffs are asked to submit completed applications of eligible students to Forestville Military Academy by April 23, 2010. The application consists of two parts. Part l must be completed by the parent/guardian. School guidance counselors are responsible for completing Part ll, obtaining the principal’s signature, and submitting the completed application to FMA by April 23, 2010.

Board of Education of Prince George’s County All Secondary School Principals, Assistant Principals, and Guidance Counselors January 20, 2010 Page Two

The application process and deadlines are as follows:

1. Students applying for enrollment to the Academy must submit Part l of the application to their guidance counselor.

2. Applications are to be reviewed and Part ll completed by the guidance counselor, endorsed by the principal and forwarded to the FMA by April 23, 2010. In addition, the following documentation must also be submitted with each student’s application:

. Copy of latest report card (3rd Quarter) . Copy of P.D. S. Card . Copy of I.E.P. or Section 504 Plan . Suspension and/or expulsion reports . Attendance report

3. Once completed applications are received by the FMA, a panel of school educators will complete the screening process.

4. All screened applicants who meet the requirements and are accepted, and their parent/guardian, will be notified of a mandatory overview meeting.

5. All applicants and parents/guardians participating in the FMA overview will be required to meet with the FMA staff for an interview prior to enrollment.

Completed applications are to be submitted to the attention of Major General (Ret.) Warren L. Freeman, Commandant, Forestville Military Academy, no later than April 23, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact General Freeman, Commandant, FMA at 301-817-0400, or Mr. Keith Hayes, Specialist (JROTC), at 301-583-1600 X2240.

Thank you for your continued support.

WRH:MG:aw

Attachments

C: Members, Board of Education Dr. Bonita Coleman-Potter Area Executive Directors Ms. Deborah Jackson-Neismith Mr. Nathaniel R. Laney, Jr. Major General (Ret.) Warren L. Freeman Mr. Keith Hayes Mrs. Judy Jefferson

Board of Education of Prince George’s County Forestville Military Academy (FMA) Application for Admission 2010 - 2011

Part l (To be completed by parent /legal guardian)

Student Name: ______Grade ______

Student Number ______Student Birth Date: ______Age:______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Home Address: ______

Home Phone Number: ______Work Phone Number: ______

Cell Phone Number: ______E-mail Address: ______

Base/Home School: ______Last Grade Completed: ______

Grade Level Administrator: ______Counselor: ______

Medical Conditions to be considered: ______

______

Why do you want to attend FMA? ______

______

JROTC Experiences: ______

______

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Submit Part I and Part ll of this application with attachments by April 23, 2010, to the Forestville Military Academy, Attn: Major General Warren L. Freeman, Commandant, Forestville Military Academy.

Return to the base school Guidance Counselor

Board of Education of Prince George’s County Part II Forestville Military Academy (FMA) Application for Admission

(To be completed by the base school guidance counselor)

Student Name: ______Student Number ______

Attach copies of the student’s latest report card, PDS cards, suspension and expulsion reports and attendance report. Also, include Functional and Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) and SST/SIT/MDT notes.

Note: Responses are to be based on the current school year. Courses completed during last school year: Courses presently taking: Current grades: 1st 2nd 3rd English ______Mathematics ______Science ______Social Studies ______Other ______Other ______Other ______

Academic Level (Place score/level in appropriate box) Above Grade On Grade Level Below Grade Level Name of Assessment Instrument Level Reading SRI Math SRI

Does the student receive any academic assistance/enrichment services? (Check all that apply)

_____ Special Education _____TAG _____ Section 504 Plan ESOL 1 2 3 (Circle One)

What level of service is provided, how often, and why? ______

If student no longer receives services, attach the MDT or IDT Summary notice showing withdrawal.

Conduct Record Good Average Needs Comments Improvement Student’s behavior Student’s attendance

Has the student ever been:

Yes No If yes, how long? Comments Suspended (in school) Suspended (out of school) Expelled

Please provide a brief statement about the student’s academic performance, social adjustment, and behavior.______

______Signature of Person Completing Form Position Date Phone Number

______Principal’s Signature Date

Submit Part l and Part ll of this application with attachments by April 23, 2010, to the Forestville Military Academy, Attn: Major General Warren L. Freeman, Commandant, Forestville Military Academy.

File: Cumulative File

Board of Education of Prince George’s County