Please follow the following rules to ensure a smooth transition to MacArthur Middle

A. Your son or daughter is assigned to a team of teachers. Call the school or email the team leader to schedule a conference. If you don’t know the leader of the team to which your child is assigned, you may email or call any of your child’s teachers to schedule a conference. Email addresses can be found on the syllabi that go home at the beginning of each school year in every subject area, or on the MMS website. You may also call the school to leave a message for one of your child’s teachers.

A. Of course! MMS offers an open-door policy. The more parents are involved, the better! Arrive and check in at the front office. The secretary on duty will print out your child’s schedule and you can be on your way to shadow your young scholar for the day.  We discourage parents from coming in only during their child’s lunch and especially from bringing extra treats during that time.  This tends to dramatically disrupt the lunch time routines administrators have taken great care to establish. 

 A. We average around 1200-1300 students, but because the population we serve is highly transient, our total enrollment fluctuates from month to month.

A. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) is a program of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world. For more information, visit the IB website.

A. Since we are a magnet school, out-of-area students must submit an application. The application can be found on the AACPS website, or on the MMS homepage under the IB MYP link. The application is also available in the guidance department of MMS. Along with the application, the 4th grade final report card and the test data card is needed. Students must also respond to the two writing prompts that are found on the application. The application can be sent to the IB MYP Office at the AACPS Board of Education.

A. There are many advanced classes including world languages, Algebra, and Geometry. Since these are high school classes, students have the ability to earn high school credits. Students must meet certian requirements in those classes in order to receive full credit.

A. Chinese, French and Spanish

A. Per IB, we wish to foster well rounded, balanced young people. With this being said, all students are encouraged to participate in MMS after school clubs and activities. Students may switch or join most clubs and activities throughout the school year. Regularly offered activities include: Student Government, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Chess, Yearbook, Intramurals, Band, Strings, Drama. Percussion, Dance and Chorus. Activities are held after school  Activity buses transport students home and will depart the school at 4:10 p.m.  Activities and Clubs Page

A.  A committee of MMS parents designed this policy in accordance with AACPS requirements. Students are required to wear polo shirts and khaki bottoms (may choose shorts, capris, skirts/skorts, or pants). 6th graders must wear red polo style shirts; 8th graders, must wear navy blue polo style shirts; and 8th graders must wear white polo style shirts. Shoes must cover the toes Sandals or slides are not permitted. Students may wear solid colored sweaters or sweatshirts without hoods, with or without the MMS logo. “Hoodies” are not permitted. Jackets and coats may not be worn in class and must be kept in lockers. MMS sweatshirts and jackets can be purchased directly from our PTSA. For more information about our uniform policy,  click here: Uniform Policy

A. There are four, full-time counselors to assist students with academic and personal concerns. Additionally, the assistant principals and teachers are available for assistance, as well as the school social worker, psychologist, and pupil personnel worker.

A. Students attend programs at the beginning of the year (and/or during orientation) where staff members go over school rules and other valid information. Students’ agenda books contain the Code of Student Conduct and information from the AACPS Student Handbook (espanol) and outline school expectations, uniform/dress code, transportation guidelines and other pertinent data to assist students toward a successful school year.

A. The majority of MacArthur Middle School students attend Meade High School, which offers students the opportunity to apply to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme if they’d like to continue what they’ve learned in the MYP.

Applicants are required to provide two forms of identity source documents in original form.
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You must also complete a Fort George G. Meade Installation Access Request form

The construction at MacArthur is to install a new HVAC system as well as replace the windows and lighting.  Although it is an extensive project estimated to last 3 years, all measures have been taken to ensure that there will be no disruption of the academic environment.  For example, any loud or otherwise disruptive construction will occur outside of the  school day.  In addition, areas under construction will be clearly marked and access to them will be restricted.  So by and large, your child will probably be unaware that construction is occurring.