General Information Meetings

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General Information Meetings

• Monday, October 14, 2013
• Tuesday, October 29, 2013
• Dr. Jim Mudd
• Supervisor of Gifted Education and
• Special Programs
• muddje_at_pwcs.edu

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Application Procedures

• On-line applications are due no later than
  midnight Saturday, February 1, 2014.
• Paper applications being delivered in person to
  Porter or Pennington are due no later than 4 p.m.
  Friday, January 31. Applications that are being
  mailed must be postmarked by Saturday, February
  1, 2014.
• Students who are accepted into a program are
  expected to score 400 or above on designated
  Virginia Standard of Learning tests.

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Application Procedures

• The on-line application allows students to apply
  to three different programs which they must rank
  in order of preference.
• The World Language and Mathematics and Science
  Specialty Programs require an essay. This writing
  is completed at each elementary school.

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Application Procedures

• Applications are required for students residing
  within a school boundary as well as for students
  who transfer for a program.
• Students who apply to attend a specialty program
  at a middle school other than their base middle
  school must submit a Student Transfer Request
  Form.
• Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does
  not discriminate in employment or in its
  educational programs and activities against
  qualified individuals on the basis of race,
  color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy,
  childbirth or related medical conditions, age,
  marital status, veteran status, or disability.
  PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and
  other designated youth groups. The following
  individual(s) will handle inquiries regarding
  nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504
  and Title IX
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• Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
• Prince William County Public Schools
• P.O. Box 389
• Manassas, VA 20108

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Transportation Services

• Students living within the boundaries of the
  specialty program school may ride their regular
  bus to school.
• Transportation services for students who reside
  outside the boundaries of the specialty program
  school are provided via a network of express bus
  stops.
• Parents have the responsibility to provide
  transportation to and from express bus stops.
• Bus schedule times will be available at the end
  of August.

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years
Programme
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International Baccalaureate Middle Years
Programme

• Beville Middle School
• Godwin Middle School
• Stonewall Middle School

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Middle Years Programme (MYP)

• Students ages 11-16
• Five year programme
• (Grades 9-10 at Gar-Field High School)
• (Grades 9-10 at Stonewall Jackson High School)
• Excellent preparation for the diploma programme
  (Grades 11-12)
• Prepares students to assume a meaningful role in
  todays global society. (Jeffrey R. Beard, IB
  Director General)

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IBMYP - Fundamental Concepts

• International-Mindedness starting with a
  foundation with their own language and culture
• Holistic Education School subjects relate to
  each other and to the real world
• Communication - Key to understanding, reflection
  and expression

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Eight Subject Areas
Language A
Language B
Physical Education
Mathematics
Humanities
Technology
Arts
Sciences
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Areas of Interaction

• Approaches to Learning
• Health and Social Education
• Environments
• Human Ingenuity
• Community Service

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Learner Profile

• Inquirers
• Critical thinkers
• Communications
• Risk takers
• Knowledgeable

• Principled
• Caring
• Open-minded
• Balanced
• Reflective

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Community and Service

• Grade specific hours of service required.
• There will be many opportunities for students to
  earn CS hours through school activities.

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Philosophy Programme model
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Typical MYP Course Sequence
GRADE 6
IBMYP Language Arts IBMYP Spanish IA, French IA
World Language IBMYP Mathematics IBMYP
History and Social Science IBMYP Science IBMYP
Humanities Arts - (Fine/Graphic Arts, Computer
Applications, Career Technical Education,
and/or Family Consumer Sciences) Performing
Music Band, Orchestra or Chorus Physical
Education
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Beville Middle School
Beville MYP Information Nights 7 PM at Beville
Middle School Thursday, November 21,
2013 Tuesday, January 14, 2014

• Beville Attendance Areas
• Lake Ridge
• Saunders
• Woodbridge Middle
• Mr. Keenan, Principal
• Ms. Boddie, Coordinator

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Godwin Middle School

• Godwin MYP Information Nights
• 7 PM at Godwin Middle School
• Tuesday, November 19, 2013
• Tuesday, January 16, 2014
• Godwin Attendance Areas
• Benton Middle (FP/Hylton)
• Potomac Middle
• Graham Park Middle
• Rippon Middle
• Ms. Mitchell, Principal
• Ms. Boddie, Coordinator

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Stonewall Middle School

• Stonewall MYP Information Nights
• 7 PM at Stonewall Middle School
• Thursday, November 21, 2013
• Tuesday, January 14, 2014
• Stonewall MYP Attendance Area
• Benton Middle (BDHS/OPHS)
• Bull Run Middle
• Gainesville Middle
• Marsteller Middle
• Parkside Middle
• Reagan Middle
• Mr. Miller, Principal
• Mr. Beard, Coordinator

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In conclusion

• The International Baccalaureate Middle Years
  Programme is designed to help them find a sense
  of belonging in the ever-changing and
  increasingly interrelated world around them and
  to foster a positive attitude to learning.
• (IBO, 2007)

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Mathematics and ScienceSpecialty Programs

• Graham Park Middle School
• Marsteller Middle School
• Rippon Middle School

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Mathematics and Science Programs

• Mission
• To provide students with opportunities to explore
  in-depth mathematical and scientific concepts and
  principles in an intensive program of study while
  developing their critical thinking skills.

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Mathematics and Science Students

• Are academically strong in science
• Are academically strong in mathematics
• Do grade level work or above in all subject areas
• Have excellent work habits
• Exhibit good behavior
• Are willing to work hard

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Mathematics

• Extended 6th
• 6th grade Pre-Algebra
• Extended 7th
• 7th grade Algebra
• Algebra in 8th
• Geometry in 8th grade
• Open-ended problem solving
• Hands-on activities
• Critical thinking

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Science

• Prince William County Curriculum
• Enhanced lessons
• Hands-on activities
• Open-ended problems
• Problem-based learning
• Many laboratory experiences

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SCIENCE FAIR

• Required project every year
• May expand on the same project
• Can be a Math project
• Non-participation?
• Not an option!

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Why the Mathematics and Science Program?

• Greater depth of study of PWCS and Virginia
  objectives
• Extended curriculum
• Focus on critical thinking and problem solving
• Hands on activities to apply concepts
• Cooperative learning with real world connections
• Emphasis on integration of math/science concepts
  and technology

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Why the Mathematics and Science Program?

• Academically focused classes
• Collaborative work
• Off campus learning
• Extensive projects for each grade level
• Extended curriculum

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Who Should Apply?

• Critical Thinkers
• Open-Minded Students
• Reflective Learners
• Communicators
• Risk-Takers
• Self-Motivated Students

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Graham Park Middle School

• Graham Park Information Nights
• 7 PM at Graham Park Middle School
• Wednesday, January 8, 2014
• SNOW DATE Wednesday, January 15, 2014
• Graham Park Attendance Areas
• Benton Middle (Forest Park/Hylton)
• Beville Middle
• Godwin Middle
• Saunders Middle
• Mr. Anderson, Principal
• Ms. Bye, Coordinator

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Marsteller Middle School

• Marsteller Information Nights
• 7 PM at Marsteller Middle School
• Wednesday, January 8, 2014
• SNOW DATE Wednesday, January 15, 2014
• Marsteller Attendance Area
• Benton Middle (Brentsville/Osbourn Park)
• Bull Run Middle
• Gainesville Middle
• Parkside Middle
• Reagan Middle
• Stonewall Middle
• Ms. Knetter, Principal
• Ms. Quinlan, Coordinator

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Rippon Middle School

• Rippon Information Nights
• 7 PM at Rippon Middle School
• Wednesday, January 8, 2014
• SNOW DATE Wednesday, January 15, 2014
• Rippon Attendance Areas
• Fred Lynn Middle
• Lake Ridge Middle
• Potomac Middle
• Woodbridge Middle
• Ms. Stone, Principal
• Ms. Alton, Coordinator

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World Languages ProgramFrench or Spanish

• Fred Lynn Middle School
• Lake Ridge Middle School
• Parkside Middle School

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World Language Specialty Program
Communication and Understanding
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The successful world language specialty program
student is

• Interested in learning a world language.
• Willing to study and practice each evening.
• Curious about people from other countries.
• Strong in Language Arts.

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How world language fits into the school schedule

• Specialty Program
• Social Studies
• Science
• Math
• Language Arts
• World Language
• Physical Education
• Music
• Exploratory Arts

• Regular Schedule
• Social Studies
• Science
• Math
• Language Arts
• Physical Education
• Music
• Exploratory Arts

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How it works

• 6th Grade Spanish 1A or French 1A
• (First half of the textbook)
• 7th Grade Spanish 1B or French 1B
• (Second half of the textbook)
• 8th Grade Spanish 2 or French 2

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Spanish

• Is widely spoken in North, Central, and South
  America (over 400,000,000 people)
• Increases employability in many fields
• Helps students gain a better understanding of the
  people from the various Hispanic cultures
• Is the fourth most frequently spoken language
• Supports travel experiences

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French

• Business
• If you choose a career in business, you will
  probably do business with one or more
  French-speaking countries.
• French companies employ approximately 500,000
  Americans.
• Global Communication
• Is the second most frequently used language of
  the internet.
• Is the second most frequently taught world
  language after English.
• Is an official working language of the United
  Nations, the Olympics, and many international
  organizations.
• Travel
• Supports the travel experience of the over 75
  million people who visit France annually.

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The Rewards of Participating in a World
Language Specialty Program

• Two Carnegie units of high school credit in
  French or Spanish at the completion of the eighth
  grade year.
• Higher SAT scores.
• Improved English skills.
• A jump start on earning an advanced diploma.

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Fred Lynn Middle School

• Fred Lynn Information Nights
• 7 PM at Fred Lynn Middle School
• Wednesday, November 6, 2013
• Thursday, January 9, 2014
• Fred Lynn Attendance Areas
• Graham Park Middle
• Potomac Middle
• Rippon Middle
• Woodbridge Middle
• Mr. Neves, Principal
• Mr. Patterson, Coordinator

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Lake Ridge Middle School

• Lake Ridge Information Nights
• 7 PM at Lake Ridge Middle School
• Wednesday, November 6, 2013
• Thursday, January 9, 2014
• Lake Ridge Attendance Areas
• Benton Middle (Forest Park/Hylton)
• Beville Middle
• Godwin Middle
• Saunders Middle
• Ms. Fitzgerald, Principal
• Ms. Rustan, Coordinator

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Parkside Middle School

• Parkside Information Nights
• 7 PM at Parkside Middle School
• Wednesday, November 6, 2013
• Thursday, January 9, 2014
• Parkside Attendance Area
• Benton Middle (Brentsville/Osbourn Park)
• Bull Run Middle
• Gainesville Middle
• Marsteller Middle
• Reagan Middle
• Stonewall Middle
• Ms. Boynton, Principal
• Ms. Knowlton, Coordinator

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Why Same Gender Education?

• Provides parents a choice for their childs
  education.
• Same gender teaching practices recognize the
  differences that exist between boys and girls in
  their brain development.
• Same gender classrooms provide a learning
  environment tailored to specific gender needs
  based on research.

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Closing the Achievement Gap between Genders

• Decrease in gap between SOL Passed Advanced for
  students enrolled in same gender classes.
• Increase in Language Arts SOL pass rates for boys
  enrolled in same gender classes.
• Increase in Pass Advanced on Math SOL for girls
  enrolled in same gender classes.

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What our students say.

• I feel free to express my ideas without worrying
  what the boys will think..7th grade
• The teachers understand that boys need to be
  active and provide activities for us to move
  around.6th grade
• My grades have improved because I have fewer
  distractions in class without the girls..7th
  grade
• I wish my high school had same gender classes. I
  enjoyed my all girl classes in middle
  school...9th grade

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WMS has received national attention for our Same
Gender Program

• Woodbridge Middle has been featured several times
  on CNN and Fox Channel 5 News regarding the
  outstanding implementation of this program.
• Staff has presented at the National Association
  for Same Sex Public Education conferences in
  Atlanta and Las Vegas.

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Information Meetingsat Woodbridge Middle School

• Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 7pm
• Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 7pm
• Monday, January 6, 2014 -7pm

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Welcome to Phillip Michael Pennington School

• Overview of our Middle School Program

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Pennington At A Glance

• Fully Accredited
• High SOL Scores
• Traditional Education Framework
• Character Education
• Unique Grades 1- 8 Environment
• Uniforms
• Strong Parent Involvement
• Community Service Requirement
• Limited Enrollment

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The Pennington Way

• Pennington Schools basic foundation is an
  expectation that all students will perform
  academically at or above grade level and will
  exhibit positive behavior toward their peers and
  staff. A positive attitude toward learning is
  encouraged, nurtured, and expected. Students will
  accept responsibility for learning, will do their
  personal best, and will develop respect for
  themselves and others with an appreciation for
  diversity. Parent involvement and support of
  staff, students, and community will be integral
  components of Pennington School.

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Pennington Creed

• This day has been given to me fresh and clear. I
  can either use it or throw it away, realizing
  that it can never come back again. I choose to
  be here to use this day to the fullest. I hold
  the key to success in my hands. I will succeed
  because I can. I am in charge of my future. I was
  born to win!

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Grades 6-8 Highlights

• Block Scheduling
• World Language Latin/Spanish
• Technology Education
• Fine Arts
• Reading/Math Support
• Music Chorus, Orchestra, Band
• Physical Education
• Gifted Education Program

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Sixth Grade Classes

• Math/Extended Math
• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Health and Physical Education (2/3 times week)
  alternates with Music
• Exploratory Arts ( Latin, Computer, Art- daily 12
  week rotation)
• Music (Chorus 6, Beginning Band 6, Continuing
  Orchestra 6 -2/3 times/week) alternates with PE
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Seventh Grade Classes

• Math/ Extended Math
• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Language Part 1 Latin or Spanish
• Physical Education (2/3 times per week)
  alternates with Music
• Exploratory Arts (Computer, Art, Career
  Investigation, daily 12 week rotation)
• Music (Concert Band, Chorus 7, Orchestra 7 2/3
  times/week) alternates with PE

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Eighth Grade Classes

• Math- Pre Algebra, Algebra or Geometry
• Language Arts/Extended Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Language Part 2 Latin or Spanish
• Health and Physical Education (2/3 times per
  week) alternates with Music
• Exploratory Arts (Art, Computer, or
  Research/Study Skills 12 week rotation)
• Music (Concert Band, Adv Chorus, Adv Orchestra
  2/3 times week) alternates with PE

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World Language

• Students will select a World Language in seventh
  grade. All students are required to take either
  Spanish or Latin Part 1.
• The second part of the World Language will be
  taught in 8th grade giving the student 1 high
  school credit

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Extra Curricular Activities
Chess Club Dance Cheerleading Battle of the
Books Foreign Language Club MATH COUNTS and MATH
ROCKS National Junior Honor Society Robotics Socce
r Team Yearbook Creative Writing Forensics Intramu
ral Sports Running club EDGE and Muslim Student
Association Before/After School Child
Care Tutorial Programs Additional Clubs Are
Offered
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2014-2015 Prospective Families
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS DATE November 20, 2013 or
January 8, 2014 TIME 7 p.m. PLACE Pennington
Dining Hall VISITATION DAY DATE January 9,
2014 TIME 10 11 a.m. PLACE Pennington School
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Admission Requirements
Admission is open to Prince William County
students in Grades 1-8 in the Pennington
attendance area. Students must complete an
application to attend Pennington, School of
Choice. Completed applications must be Submitted
to Pennington by 4 p.m. on January 31, 2014, or
be postmarked by February 1, 2014.
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Welcome to Mary G. Porter Traditional School

• School Information Night
• 2013-14

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Porters Philosophy

• STUDENT TEACHER PARENTS SUCCESS

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Mary G. Porter Traditional School

• Porter School is a specialty school in Prince
  William County. The foundation of this School of
  Choice includes rigorous academic instruction,
  strong performance expectations, high behavioral
  standards, good attendance, uniform expectations,
  and consistent parental involvement.

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School Hours

• Doors open at 840 a.m.
• Instruction begins at 850 a.m.
• Dismissal is at 320 p.m.
• Breakfast begins at 830 a.m.
• Students are TARDY after 850 a.m.
• Attendance/Tardies must be excellent to stay at
  Porter.

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Student Uniforms
All students attending Porter are REQUIRED to
follow the uniform policy and the Prince William
County Dress Code.
SCHOOL COLORS Red, White, Blue, Tan/Khaki, and
Black.
BOTTOMS Pants, jumpers, walking shorts, skorts,
and jumpers must be SOLID Navy Blue, Black, or
Tan/Khaki, NO DENIM
TOPS Must be SOLID COLORED Red, White, Black,
Navy Blue, or Light Blue, NO DENIM. Tops must
have a collar and be tucked in. PE Days In
addition to uniform, students may wear Spirit
Wear.
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Encore

• Chorus
• Orchestra
• Band
• Life Skills

• Art
• Computers
• Woodshop
• Robotics

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World Language

• We offer Spanish I and Spanish II to 7th and 8th
  graders.
• Students receive high school credit once they
  pass the course.

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Intramural Sports

• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Golf
• Flag Football
• Baseball

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Volunteer Hours

• STUDENTS. participate in school or community
  projects each year. Volunteer hours are
  dependent upon grade level.
• Grades 1-3 10 hours per year
• Grades 4-5 15 Hours per year
• Grades 6-8 20 hours per year
• Students keep track of hours in their agenda.

• PARENTS participate in 10 hours per year of
  school related activities for each child enrolled
  at Porter.
• Parents log hours in the notebook in the main
  office.

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Transportation

• Bus Riders
• Parent/Responsible Adult MUST wait with student
  at Express bus stop in the morning.
• Parent/Responsible Adult MUST meet student bus in
  the afternoon.

• Car Riders
• Bus lanes are closed to all other
  traffic.
• Parents must wait in the car line until time to
  drop off/pick up in front of school.

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Porter Webpagehttp//porter.schools.pwcs.edu/
We believe communication is important and
encourage you to use the school Fusion website to
find the information you need for your child.
If you have immediate questions, please call
the school office at 703.580.6501.
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Application Deadlines

• Online applications are due
• Saturday, February 1, 2014
•    
• Paper applications for Porter and Pennington must
  be post marked by Saturday, February 1, 2014 or
  delivered in person no later than 4 p.m. Friday,
  January 31, 2014.