ONE TEAM, ONE FAMILY, ONE DEER PARK!

A Message from Principal Hughes


Hughes

Deer Park Middle Magnet School Families,

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Deer Park Middle Magnet School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! We look forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. 

We recognize that this is an extraordinary time and now, more than ever, a strong partnership makes a significant difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our absolute best to fulfill our responsibilities. Please click here to read our Welcome Back Letter and Back to School Newsletter. 

Thank you,

Jonathan Hughes,

Principal, Deer Park Middle Magnet School, [email protected]
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Testing Calendar & Resources SY23-24

We are quickly approaching the MAP and MCAP testing period. Please review the attached DPMMS SY23-24 Testing Calendar and resource document. Please use this document to assist in planning appointments and vacations, as students are encouraged to be present every day during the testing season.

Updated 2/15/2024

Test

Grades

DPMMS Testing Dates

Parent Letter/Resources

Access ELLs

All ELL

6-8

Jan 8th , 10th , 12, 17th

 

ACCESS Parent Letter_Spanish

ACCESS Parent Letter_English

Understanding Your Chil's Scores_ Spanish

Understanding Your Child's Scores_ English

Sample Items/Test Practice

Winter MAP

All 6-8

Jan 30th & Jan 31st (Reading)

Feb 6th & Feb 7th (Math)

Preparing families and students for MAP Testing_English

Preparing families and students for MAP Testing _Spanish

Math_Reading Practice

NAEP

8

(50 students)

Feb 20th

NAEP Parent Letter_English

NAEP Parent Letter_Spanish

Dynamic Learning Map (FALS)

FALS 6-8

March 11th – May 6th

DLM Parent Letter_English

DLM Parent Letter_Spanish

Resource Essential Elements for English Language Arts

Resource Essential Elements for Mathematics

Resource Essential Elements for Science

 

MCAP MISA (Science)

ALL Grade 8

March 12th- March 13th

 

 

 

Quick Guide to Understanding MCAP

Khan Academy

MCAP Practice

Graphs for Students to Analyze

MCAP ELA

 

Grade 6

April 8th & 9th

Grade 7

April 11th & 12th

Grade 8

April 15th & 16th

MCAP Math

Grade 8

May 1st & 2nd

Grade 6

May 3rd & May 6th

Grade 7

May 7th & May 8th

Algebra/Geometry

May 9th & May 10th

MCAP Social Studies

 

Grade 8

 

May 15th & May 16th

*DPMMS will test on Tuesday, Wednesday

** Testing Calendar subject to change by MSDE, BCPS, or DPMMS



 


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Spring Sports
The first day of tryouts for Spring Sports is on Monday, March 11, 2024. Spring Sports consist of Allied Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field.  You must have the physical form signed and stamped by your child's physician in order to tryout, no exceptions. Tryouts will begin on March 11
th and conclude on March 13th

sports equipment

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New Student Registration

New student registration is now completed online. 

If your student has NEVER attended a Baltimore County Public please click the link below to register your student.

https://baltimore.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

If your student has previously attended a Baltimore County Public School, please request a withdrawal packet from their previous school.  Once received, please email our School Counseling Secretary, Ms. Jones at [email protected] to register. 

If you have any questions, please email our School Counseling Secretary, Ms. Jones ([email protected])

After your student is registered, you will receive additional information from your student's School Counselor.

6th Grade: Mrs. Cross ([email protected])
7th Grade A-K: Mr. Linstrom ([email protected])
7th Grade L-Z: Ms. Crews (acrews@bcps,org)
8th Grade: Ms. Onwuanaibe ([email protected])
Special Services: Ms. Olumiji ([email protected])


School and Registration Information Links

School Zones
Parent Portal Registration
Request a Transfer Packet


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Is your student riding a bus to Deer Park? Click here to see the bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year!
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All bus riders are expected to report to their bus room at the end of the day. Families should review the Bus Room Document with their students so that they can successfully ride the bus home eah afternoon.

Please take some time to review the BCPS Guide to Transportation. If you have questions about your child's transportation assignment, please contact the BCPS Office of Transportation at (443) 809-4321. 

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Have you purchased your school supplies for this year? Check out our supply list for the 2023-2024 school year!

Click here for the 2023-2024 Uniform Guide


uniforms
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Has your student been vaccinated?

  • All students in grades K-9 must have two Varicella vaccines
  • All students in grades 7-12 must have a Tdap vaccine (Whooping Cough) and Meningococcal vaccine (Meningitis)
  • All students must have their vaccinations complete by September 15, 2023 or they will not be allowed to return to school

Click here to find a vaccination center
vaccine  vaccines


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Deer Park is a No Cell Phone school!

Students are not permitted to use cell phones or Air pods during the school day. It is the expectation that students cell phones will be away during instruction and in the hallways. Students may only use their cell phones during lunch in the cafeteria. It is suggested that parents and guardians set controls on their child's phone to limit screen time and communication access during the school day. Families with iPhones or Android phones should review the linked information. 
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BCPS Magnet Info for 2024-2025

BCPS Magnet Information and Application for the 2024-2025 school year, can be reviewed on the BCPS Magnet WebsiteDPMMS will host a Magnet Open House on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 6:00pm.

Click here to learn more about our incredible Magnet programs! 

If you have questions about the Magnet Program at Deer Park Middle Magnet, please contact Crystal Patillo ([email protected]), DPMMS Magnet Coordinator. 

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About Us

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