MAGNETSCHOOLS fact sheets

MAGNET SCHOOLS

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OVERVIEW:

Since opening its first magnet program in 1973, choice options have expanded with the establishment of innovative choice programs/schools across the district and federally supplemented by the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and the Voluntary Public School Choice Grant (iChoose!). In all, the School Choice & Parental Options office administers a total of 344 choice programs in 90 schools, with an enrollment of over 41,000 students.

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Magnet programs offer unique courses of study focusing on students’ special interests, talents, and abilities. Magnet programs are available to students under the following six themes of study: • • • • • •

UPDATED: 11.17.10

Careers & Professions International Liberal Arts Mathematics, Science, & Technology Montessori Visual & Performing Arts

Who is Eligible to Attend a Magnet Program? Application to magnet programs is open to all school-age children who either attend or are eligible to attend a Miami-Dade County Public School. Why Should My Child Attend a Magnet Program? Magnet programs offer an enhanced educational opportunity for students. The six different magnet themes provide a range of choices designed to meet a variety of student interests. The goals of magnet programs are to provide an excellent educational opportunity for students and to facilitate multicultural collaboration and cooperation. When Do I Apply for Admission to a Magnet Program? Applications for magnet programs are accepted October 1 through January 15 of each school year. Applications received during this period will be considered for the following school year. How Do I Apply for Admission to a Magnet Program? Parents interested in enrolling their child/children should call the school’s magnet lead teacher or magnet secretary to discuss admission requirements and to request an application. We strongly encourage use of the Parent Portal at www.dadeschools.net for the application process. Where Do I Apply for Admission to a Magnet Program? Applications may be obtained at the school where the magnet program is located, online at www.miamimagnets.org, or by contacting the School Choice & Parental Options office at 305-995-1922. How Are Students Selected for a Magnet Program? When the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of seats available in a school of choice program, a computerized random selection (lottery) process is used for student selection. Eligible students who submit an application by the deadline will qualify for participation in the lottery. Is Transportation Provided to Magnet Programs? According to School Board guidelines, transportation availability is limited and may not be available to all students. The magnet lead teacher or magnet secretary can assist you in determining if your child/children are eligible for transportation.

IMPORTANT DATES:

APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - JANUARY 15 APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS: FEBRUARY 28 NOTIFICATION PERIOD: MARCH 15 RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION DUE: MARCH 29

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Magnet applications may be obtained at the school site where the magnet program is located, online at www.miamimagnets.org, or by contacting the School Choice & Parental Options office at 305-995-1922.

to request an application. Magnet applications may also be obtained from School Choice & Parental Options from October 1 through January 15 by calling 305-995-1922 or by downloading the application from www.miamimagnets.org.

Magnet applications must be received by the School Choice & Parental Options office by January 15. Parents need to inquire at each school to which they are applying as to what other forms, letters, documentation, interviews, and/or auditions may be required.

Applications should be submitted to School Choice & Parental Options, 1501 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 237, Miami, FL 33132. Schools may have additional requirements as part of the application process; these must be met and delivered to the school(s) prior to the end of the application period. Parents must contact the ELIGIBILITY: school directly for entrance requirements and Application to magnet programs/schools is open to all school-age children who either attend transportation information. Once a completed application is received, eligibility is determined by or are eligible to attend a Miami-Dade County a variety of factors. When the number of eligible Public School. applications exceeds the number of spaces available in a magnet program, a computerized TIMELINES: random selection process is used for student Applications for magnet programs are accepted selection. Participation in Visual & Performing yearly from October 1 through January 15. Arts magnet programs is based on application Applications received during this period are and audition. considered for the following school year. Applications received after this window period Transportation availability is limited and may are processed only if there are seats available. not be available to all students. The magnet lead teacher or magnet secretary can assist PROCESS: in determining if a student is eligible for Generally, participation in magnet programs is transportation. based on the student’s interest in one or more of the six themes of study. Parents interested SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13- 6A-1.461, in enrolling their child/children should call Magnet Programs/Schools the school’s magnet lead teacher or magnet secretary to discuss admission requirements and

MAGNETSCHOOLS

MAGNETSCHOOLS gIVING OUR STUDENTS A WORLD OF CHOICES THEMES

SCHOOLS LISTED BY THEME Careers & Professions

Coral Reef SHS Felix Varela SHS G. Holmes Braddock SHS Hialeah SHS Homestead SHS iPrep Academy John A. Ferguson SHS Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial HS MAST @ Homestead SHS Miami SHS Miami Carol City SHS Miami Central SHS Miami Coral Park SHS Miami Edison Edu-Plex Miami Jackson SHS Miami Lakes Educational Center Miami Norland SHS Miami Northwestern SHS Miami Springs SHS North Miami SHS Robert Morgan Educational Center South Dade SHS Southwest Miami SHS TERRA Environmental Research Institute Westland Hialeah SHS William H. Turner Technical SHS

International

Air Base ES Earlington Heights ES Lorah Park ES M-DCPS Primary Learning Center Morningside ES North Dade CML Sunset ES Ada Merritt K-8 Center Frank C. Martin K-8 Center George W. Carver MS Herbert A. Ammons MS Homestead MS Jorge Mas Canosa MS Lamar Louise Curry MS North Dade MS North Miami MS Ponce de Leon MS W. R. Thomas MS Coral Gables SHS

Coral Reef SHS G. Holmes Braddock SHS ISPA @ Gables SHS John A. Ferguson SHS Miami Edison Edu-Plex Miami Lakes Educational Center North Miami SHS South Dade SHS

Liberal arts

Melrose ES Robert R. Moton ES Southside ES West Homestead ES William J. Bryan ES South Miami K-8 (grades 6-8) Arvida MS North Miami MS Richmond Heights MS Shenandoah MS South Dade MS Young Women’s Prep. Academy (gr. 6-12) Felix Varela SHS Miami Edison Edu-Plex North Miami SHS Westland Hialeah SHS Young Men’s Prep. Academy

Mathematics, Science & Technology

Henry E.S. Reeves ES Henry S. West Laboratory School Miami Park ES Pine Lake ES Rainbow Park ES Coconut Palm K-8 Academy South Miami K-8 Arvida MS Brownsville MS Horace Mann MS John F. Kennedy MS Miami Springs MS Richmond Heights MS Riviera MS Coral Reef SHS John A. Ferguson SHS Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial HS MAST @ Homestead

MAST Academy North Miami SHS North Miami Beach SHS TERRA Environmental Research Institute

Miami-Dade Online Academy Virtual K-12 Online

Montessori

Joella Good ES Phyllis Ruth Miller ES Pine Villa ES Scott Lake ES

Visual & Performing Arts Perrine ES Rainbow Park ES Robert R. Moton ES South Miami K-8 (grades 3-5) Arthur and Polly Mays MS Brownsville MS Charles R. Drew MS Norland MS South Miami MS Southwood MS Coral Reef SHS Design & Architecture SHS (DASH) Dr. Michael M. Krop SHS Miami Northwestern SHS New World School of the Arts Robert Morgan Educational Center South Dade SHS South Miami SHS

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careers & Professions A variety of programs prepare senior high school students for careers and professions. These programs are tailored to maximize the understanding of any given career and profession. Students are given experiences in real-world situations to enable them to succeed in college and the workforce.

SCHOOLS

STRANDS INCLUDE:

Felix Varela SHS 15255 SW 96th St Miami, FL 33196 Phone: 305-752-7900

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Aerospace Agritechnology & Business Systems Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Major Appliance Technology Allied Health Allied Health/Pharmacy Aide Animal Science Architectural Drafting Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Automotive Youth Ed. Systems Aviation Banking Building Construction Technology Business & Entrepreneurship Business & Finance Business Supervision & Management Childcare Commercial Art Technology Computer Electronics Technology Computer Systems Technology Computer Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Dental Aide Design & Architecture Digital Design Drafting Technology Early Childhood Education Early College & Career Pathways Electronic Business Enterprise Electronic Technology EMT/First Responder Engineering Engineering Technology Entertainment Technology Finance Financial Services Fire Fighter Firefighting Forensic Science Graphic Animation

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SENIOR Coral Reef SHS 10101 SW 152nd St Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-232-2044

Health Science/ Allied Health Science Homeland Security Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology International Business Introduction to Practical Nursing JROTC Landscape Design Architect Landscape Operations Law Enforcement & Customs Operations Law Studies Legal & Public Affairs Legal Studies Major Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Marketing Materials & Processing Technology Medical & Allied Health Medical Assisting Medicine Multimedia Web Design Music Tech. & Sound Engineering New Media Technology Nursing Assistant Pharmaceutical Physical Therapy Programming with Robotics & Gaming Public Affairs Robotics Sports & Recreational Turf Management Sports Administration Sports Medicine Teacher Assisting Teaching Profession Technical Theatre TV & Film Production Veterinary Assisting Veterinary Science Web Design Technology Web Services

G. Holmes Braddock SHS 3601 SW 147th Ave Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-225-9729 Hialeah SHS 251 E 47th St Hialeah, FL 33013 Phone: 305-822-1500 Homestead SHS 2351 SE 12th Ave Homestead, FL 33034 Phone: 305-245-7000 iPrep Academy 1500 Biscayne Blvd 1st Floor Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-995-1928 John A. Ferguson SHS 15900 SW 56th St Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-408-2700 Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial High School 300 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33128 Phone: 305-371-0400 MAST @ Homestead SHS 955 SE 18th Ave Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 305-257-4500

Miami SHS 2450 SW 1st St Miami, FL 33135 Phone: 305-649-9800

Miami Springs SHS 751 Dove Ave Miami Springs, FL 33166 Phone: 305-885-3585

Miami Carol City SHS 3422 NW 187th St Opa-Locka, FL 33056 Phone: 305-621-5681

North Miami SHS 13110 NE 8th Ave North Miami, FL 33161 Phone: 305-891-6590

Miami Central SHS 1781 NW 95th St Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 305-696-4161

Robert Morgan Ed. Center 18180 SW 122nd Ave Miami, FL 33177 Phone: 305-253-9920

Miami Coral Park SHS 8865 SW 16th St Miami, FL 33165 Phone: 305-226-6565

South Dade SHS 28401 SW 167th Ave Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 305-247-4244

Miami Edison Edu-Plex 6161 NW 5th Ct Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-751-7337

Southwest Miami SHS 8855 SW 50th Ter Miami, FL 33165 Phone: 305-274-0181

Miami Jackson SHS 1751 NW 36th St Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-634-2621

TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 SW 84th St Miami, FL 33173 Phone: 305-412-5800

Miami Killian SHS 10655 SW 97TH Ave Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 305-271-3311 Miami Lakes Ed. Center 5780 NW 158th St Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-557-1100 Miami Norland SHS 1050 NW 195th St Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-653-1416

Westland Hialeah SHS 4000 W 18th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Phone: 305-818-3000 William H. Turner Technical Arts HS 10151 NW 19th Ave Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 305-691-8324

Miami Northwestern SHS 1100 NW 71st St Miami, FL 33150 Phone: 305-836-0991

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MAGNETSCHOOLS gIVING OUR STUDENTS A WORLD OF CHOICES international International programs offer a challenging curriculum promoting high levels of academic productivity, comprehension of world cultures, and the acquisition of a foreign language. Through internationally benchmarked academic study and interdisciplinary courses, students become active lifelong learners and global citizens prepared to succeed in an everchanging international society and economy.

SCHOOLS

INTERNATIONAL THEMES: Through the International Studies program, school administration, teachers, students, and parents work collaboratively with foreign ministries of education in Spain, France, Italy, Brazil, and Germany to ensure that the educational requirements and standards of that country are infused and taught in the curriculum. The pedagogy results in the acquisition of a second language. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a highly coordinated, rigorous course of study linking Humanities, Science, Mathematics, Languages, and Community Service. Curriculum in the IB Diploma Programme incorporates standards that assume a high level of aptitude and achievement. The IB Diploma is highly recognized at colleges and universities throughout the country and world-wide. For more information, visit www.ibo.org . Cambridge (AICE Diploma) Program is a challenging, accelerated curriculum that is based on Britain’s A Level examinations. At the senior high school level, the Cambridge Program becomes a four-year curriculum that progresses from two years of preparatory classes to entrance in the Advanced International Certificate in Education (AICE) Diploma Program. For more information, visit www.cie.org.uk . International programs immerse students in multicultural education with an emphasis on learning a second language. These programs which are delivered in various, successful, curricular designs prepare students to live effectively in a fast changing global society and economy. Florida senior high school students who earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the Cambridge AICE Diploma qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

SENIOR

Air Base ES 12829 SW 272nd St Homestead, FL 33032 Phone: 305-258-3676

George W. Carver MS 4901 Lincoln Dr Coral Gables, FL 33133 Phone: 305-444-7388

Coral Gables SHS 450 Bird Road Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: 305-443-4871

Earlington Heights ES 4750 NW 22nd Ave Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-635-7505

Herbert A. Ammons MS 17990 SW 142nd Ave Miami, FL 33177 Phone: 305-971-0158

Coral Reef SHS 10101 SW 152nd St Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-232-2044

Lorah Park ES 5160 NW 31st Ave Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-633-1424

Homestead MS 650 NW 2nd Ave Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 305-247-4221

G. Holmes Braddock SHS

M-DCPS Primary Learning Center 1500 Biscayne Blvd Room 101 Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-523-8338

Jorge Mas Canosa MS 15735 SW 144th St Miami, FL 33196 Phone: 305-252-5900

ISPA @ Gables SHS 2705 SW 3rd St Miami, FL 33135 Phone: 305-649-0123

Lamar Louise Curry MS 15750 SW 47th St Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-222-2775

John A. Ferguson SHS 15900 SW 56th St Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-408-2700

North Dade MS 1840 NW 157th St Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Phone: 305-624-8415

Miami Edison Edu-Plex 6161 NW 5th Ct. Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-751-7337

North Miami MS 700 NE 137th St North Miami, FL 33161 Phone: 305-891-5611

Miami Lakes Ed. Center 5780 NW 158th St Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-557-1100

Ponce de Leon MS 5801 Augusto St Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: 305-661-1611


W. R. Thomas MS 13001 SW 24th St Miami, FL 33175 Phone: 305-995-3800


Morningside ES 6620 NE 5th Ave Miami, FL 33138 Phone: 305-758-6741 North Dade CML 1840 NW 157th St Opa-Locka, FL 33054 Phone: 305-625-3885 Sunset ES 5120 SW 72nd St Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-661-8527 K-8 CENTER Ada Merritt K-8 660 SW 3rd St Miami, FL 33130 Phone: 305-326-0791 Frank C. Martin K-8 14250 Boggs Dr Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 305-238-3688


3601 SW 147th Ave Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-225-9729

LIBERAL ARTS

SCHOOLS

The Liberal Arts magnet theme provides programs that prepare students to be knowledgeable citizens of the 21st century and empower them to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The programs are dedicated to the formation of knowledge in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences through the use of leading edge technology, research, and artistic production. Academic excellence and commitment to the values of diversity, community, and collaboration and an appreciation for aesthetics distinguish the Liberal Arts magnet schools. Each program views learning as a transformative, socially interactive process. These schools are committed to furthering the career aspirations of students by developing their intellectual powers and offering them experiences in a variety of vocational directions before they enter their chosen careers.

STRANDS INCLUDE: • Arts-Integration • Broadcasting • College Board • Culturally Inspired Education

• Early College & Career Pathways • Fine Arts • Global Studies • Journalism

• Leadership • Literacy Through the Arts • Museums • Museum Studies

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

SENIOR

Melrose ES 3050 NW 35th St Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-635-8676

Arvida MS 10900 SW 127th Ave Miami, FL 33186 Phone: 305-385-7144

Felix Varela SHS 15255 SW 96th St Miami, FL 33196 Phone: 305-752-7900

Robert R. Moton ES 18050 Homestead Ave Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-235-3612

North Miami MS 700 NE 137th St North Miami, FL 33161 Phone: 305-891-5611

Miami Edison Edu-Plex 6161 NW 5th Ct Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-751-7337

Southside ES 45 SW 13th St Miami, FL 33130 Phone: 305-371-3311

Richmond Heights MS 15015 SW 103rd Ave Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 305-238-2316


West Homestead ES 1550 SW 6th St Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 305-248-0812

Shenandoah MS 1950 SW 19th St Miami, FL 33145 Phone: 305-856-8282

Westland Hialeah SHS 4000 W 18th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Phone: 305-818-3000

William J. Bryan ES 1201 NE 125th St North Miami, FL 33161 Phone: 305-891-0602

South Dade MS 29100 SW 194th Ave Miami, FL 33030 Phone: 305-224-5200

K-8 CENTER

Young Women’s Preparatory Academy 1150 SW 1st St Miami, FL 33130 Phone: 305-575-1200

Young Men’s Preparatory Academy 3001 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-571-1111

South Miami K-8 Grades: 6-8

6800 SW 60th St South Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-667-8847

Young Women’s Preparatory Academy 1150 SW 1st St Miami, FL 33130 Phone: 305-575-1200 OTHER Miami-Dade Online Academy Grades: K-12 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 337

Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-995-1915

MONTESSORI Montessori programs are based on a philosophy whose fundamental belief is that children learn best within a social environment which supports each child’s individual development. The child is considered as a whole. The physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs and interests are inseparable and equally important. The aim of Montessori education is to foster responsible and active citizens who will become lifelong learners and problem solvers. These programs offer carefully planned, stimulating environments that promote the development of essential study habits, decision-making skills, selfawareness, and ideas which are vital for continuous learning. Learning occurs in an inquiring, nurturing atmosphere that encourages social interaction for cooperative learning, peer teaching, and emotional development. Students increase their own knowledge through self and teacher-initiated experiences. The specific and uniquely designed curriculum and the use of multi-sensory learning materials enable students to become self-directed and motivated learners.

SCHOOLS Joella C. Good ES 6350 NW 188th Terr. Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-625-2008 Phyllis Ruth Miller ES 840 NE 87th Street Miami, FL 33138 Phone: 305-756-3800 Pine Villa ES 21799 SW 117 Court Miami, FL 33170 Phone: 305-258-5366 Scott Lake ES 1160 NW 175th Street Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-624-1443

MAGNETSCHOOLS

MAGNETSCHOOLS gIVING OUR STUDENTS A WORLD OF CHOICES MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, Science, and Technology programs utilize innovative strategies and technology to engage students in investigation and discovery. This hands-on approach captures natural curiosity and stimulates interest, thereby building better understanding and quality performance. Students utilize mathematics, science, and technology laboratories, as well as real world environmental sites, to engage in mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design.

SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

Henry E. S. Reeves ES 2005 NW 111th St Miami, FL 33167 Phone: 305-953-7243

Arvida MS 10900 SW 127th Ave Miami, FL 33186 Phone: 305-385-7144

Henry S. West Laboratory School 5300 Carillo St Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: 305-661-7661

Brownsville MS 4899 NW 24th Ave Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-633-1481

Miami Park ES 2225 NW 103rd St Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 305-691-6361

STRANDS INCLUDE: • Aerospace Technology • Medical & Allied Health • Agricultural Science • Medical Arts • Agriscience Engineering • Medical Biotechnology • Applied Technology • Medical Skills/Biomedical • Aviation • Multimedia Industry Experience • Biomedical/ Environmental • Multi-Media Technology • Biomedical Science • Music Technology • Computer Art Technology • NASA SEMAA • Computer Technology • Science • Engineering • Science Exploration • Environmental Science • Technology • Forensic Science • University Lab School • Health Science • Zoology • Maritime Science

Pine Lake ES 16700 SW 109th Ave Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-233-7018 Rainbow Park ES 15355 NW 19th Ave Opa-Locka, FL 33054 Phone: 305-688-4631 K-8 CENTER Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 24400 SW 124 Ave Homestead, FL 33032 Phone: 305-257-0500 South Miami K-8 Grades: 6-8

6800 SW 60th St South Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-667-8847

Horace Mann MS 8950 NW 2nd Ave El Portal, FL 33150 Phone: 305-757-9537 John F. Kennedy MS 1075 NE 167th St N. Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone: 305-947-1451 Miami Springs MS 150 S. Royal Poinciana Blvd Miami Springs, FL 33166 Phone: 305-888-6457 Richmond Heights MS 15015 SW 103rd Ave Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 305-238-2316

John A. Ferguson SHS 15900 SW 56th St Miami, FL 33185 Phone: 305-408-2700 Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial High School 300 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33128 Phone: 305-371-0400 MAST @ Homestead SHS 955 SE 18th Ave Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 305-257-4500 MAST Academy 3979 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami, FL 33149 Phone: 305-365-6278 North Miami SHS 13110 NE 8th Ave North Miami, FL 33161 Phone: 305-891-6590 North Miami Beach SHS 1247 NE 167th St N. Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone: 305-949-8381

Riviera MS 10301 SW 48th St Miami, FL 33165 Phone: 305-226-4286

TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 SW 84th St Miami, FL 33173 Phone: 305-412-5800

SENIOR

OTHER


Miami-Dade Online Academy Grades: K-12 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 337


Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-995-1915

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Visual & Performing Arts talent programs provide intellectually stimulating and educationally challenging classes in the arts. Students and teachers engage in a continuous exchange with numerous opportunities to develop and showcase talents.

STRANDS INCLUDE: • Architecture/ Interior Design • Art • Broadcast • Chorus • Creative Art • Dance • Digital Art • Entertainment Technology • Expressive Art • Fashion Design

• Graphic Art • Industrial Design • Instrumental • Music • Photography • Piano • Strings • Sound/Recording Engineering • Theatre • Visual Communication

SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY

Norland MS 1235 NW 192th Ter Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-653-1210

New World School of the Arts 25 NE 2nd St Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-237-3135

South Miami MS 6750 SW 60th St South Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-661-3481

Robert Morgan Ed. Center 18180 SW 122nd Ave Miami, FL 33177 Phone: 305-253-9920

Southwood MS 16301 SW 80th Ave Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-251-5361


Grades: 3-5

SENIOR

MIDDLE


South Miami SHS 6856 SW 53rd St Miami, FL 33155 Phone: 305-666-5871

Arthur & Polly Mays MS 11700 SW 216th St Miami, FL 33170 Phone: 305-233-2300

Design & Architecture SHS 4001 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33137 Phone: 305-573-7135

Brownsville MS 4899 NW 24th Ave Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-633-1481

Dr. Michael M. Krop SHS 1410 NE 215th St Miami, FL 33179 Phone: 305-652-6808

Charles R. Drew MS 1801 NW 60th St Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-633-6057

Miami Northwestern SHS 1100 NW 71st St Miami, FL 33150 Phone: 305-836-0991

Perrine ES 8851 SW 168th St Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-235-2442 Rainbow Park ES 15355 NW 19th Ave Opa-Locka, FL 33054 Phone: 305-688-4631 K-8 CENTER South Miami K-8 6800 SW 60th St South Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-667-8847

MAGNETSCHOOLS

AEMDD Arts in Education model Development & Dissemination Program

SNAPSHOT: The Arts in Education Development & Dissemination (AEMDD) Program, funded by the U. S. Department of Education, supports the enhancement, expansion, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative, cohesive models that are based on research and have demonstrated that they effectively:

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Integrate standards-based arts education into the core elementary and middle school curriculum; Strengthen standards-based arts instruction in these grades; and Improve students’ academic performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and responding to the arts.

In 2010, for the first time, School Choice & Parental Options applied for, and was awarded, funding through this grant program. Entitled HeARTS & Minds, the project design incorporates best practices from four successful arts-integration models and contains five fundamental components: 1. standards-based, arts-integrated curricula that incorporate objectbased and project-based learning strategies; 2. collaborative planning and teaching between classroom teachers, the four arts specialists (dance, music, theater, visual arts) at the school, and visiting artists; 3. literature as a springboard for arts-integrated units of study; 4. extended learning experiences to cultural institutions, performances, and literary venues; and 5. ongoing professional development in arts-integration with artists and experts in the field.

SCHOOLS Robert R. Moton ES 18050 Homestead Ave Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 305-235-3612

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MAGNETSCHOOLS gIVING OUR STUDENTS A WORLD OF CHOICES naf National Academy Foundation The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed national network of high school career academies predominately based in urban districts-schools within schools with rigorous, career-themed curricula created with current industry and educational expertise. Each year, NAF serves more than 53,000 students in over 500 Academies in 41 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Academy of Finance, the Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Academy of Information Technology. NAF Academies represent business/school partnerships that prepare young people for future careers through a combination of school-based curricula and work-based experiences. Founded by Sanford I. Weill, Chairman Emeritus of Citigroup Inc., NAF is a partnership between business leaders and educators. Employees of more than 2,500 businesses support NAF students by securing internships, volunteering in classrooms, acting as mentors, and serving on local Advisory Boards.

(NACME). The goals of the AOE are to: recruit and encourage more high school students to choose careers in engineering and engineering technology; increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the study of engineering; and prepare high school graduates to enter postsecondary engineering and engineering technology programs, fully competent in required mathematics, science, and technical subjects.

Academy of Finance (AOF) Established in 1982 in New York, the Academy of Finance (AOF) introduces high school students to the broad career opportunities of the financial services industry, opening the door to new options and equipping students to make sound choices for the future. One of four member programs of the National Academy Foundation, the AOF is operating in more than 243 high schools nationwide.

Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) With over 120 academies nationwide, the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) was created in 2000 and provides a program of study that introduces students to the broad career opportunities in today’s digital workforce and equips them with the personal, analytical, technical, and communication skills they need to thrive. By introducing high school students to the broad career opportunities of the Information Technology industry, AOIT opens the door to new options through which students are better able to make sound choices for the future.

Academy of Engineering (AOE) The Academy of Engineering (AOE) was developed in 2007 in collaboration with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) Launched in 1987 in Miami and New York, the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) provides high school students with the requisite knowledge and skills for a successful career in one of the world’s largest service industries. This is accomplished through a curriculum that provides an in-depth look at all aspects of tourism and hospitality, including coursework in business, geography, hospitality, and economics. AOHT is operating in more than 95 high schools nationwide.

SCHOOLS

* YOP - Year of Planning

AOF

AOHT

AOIT

AOE

Barbara Goleman SHS Booker T. Washington SHS Coral Gables SHS* Coral Reef SHS Hialeah Gardens SHS Mater Academy East Charter Miami Edison SHSV Miami Jackson SHS Miami Sunset SHS North Miami SHS North Miami Beach SHS South Dade SHS Southwest Miami SHS William H. Turner Technical

Alonzo & Tracy Mourning SHS American SHS Barbara Goleman SHS* Booker T. Washington SHS Hialeah Gardens SHS Homestead SHS John A. Ferguson SHS Miami Beach SHS Miami Norland SHS Miami Northwestern SHS* Miami Springs SHS Miami Sunset SHS Robert Morgan Educational Center

Alonzo & Tracy Mourning SHS American SHS Barbara Goleman SHS* Booker T. Washington SHS* G. Holmes Braddock SHS Hialeah Gardens SHS Miami Central SHS Miami Beach SHS Miami Jackson SHS Miami Norland SHS* Miami Sunset SHS North Miami Beach SHS South Dade SHS South Miami SHS

Hialeah Gardens SHS Miami Sunset SHS North Miami SHS


slc Smaller Learning Communities SNAPSHOT: An interdisciplinary team of teachers shares a few hundred (or fewer) students in common. The team takes responsibility for the students’ educational progress, provides instruction for a large part of their instructional day in a physical space devoted to this purpose, and exercises maximum flexibility to act on knowledge of students’ needs. • •

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) currently has two Smaller Learning Communities grants. M-DCPS has been awarded $19.5 million to support school redesign in cohort 2006 (10 schools) and 2008 (8 schools).

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Smaller Learning Communities Program is a $142 million competitive federal grant program designed to plan, implement, or expand smaller learning communities in large high schools. The goal is to have no more than 600 students in a learning community. M-DCPS applied on behalf of a group of six high schools in 2004, an additional ten high schools in 2005, ten high schools in 2006, and eight in 2008. The initial six schools were funded for a three-year grant cycle, and the other 28 were funded for five years. According to the U.S. Department of Education publication on Smaller Learning Communities (Washington, D.C., 2005, retrieved online August 31, 2005 at http://www.ed.gov/programs/slcp/applicant.html), grantees are authorized to use their funds to, among other things: • Study the feasibility of creating smaller learning communities; • Research, develop, and implement strategies for creating smaller learning communities; • Provide professional development for school staff in the teaching methods that would be used in the smaller learning community; • Develop and implement strategies to include parents, business representatives, community-based organizations, and other community members in the

activities of the smaller learning communities. Strategies may include creating schools within schools, establishing career academies, restructuring the school day, instituting personal adult advocates, developing teacher advisory systems, and other innovations designed to create a more personalized high school experience for students that will improve their achievement and performance. Making high schools smaller is not a panacea for secondary education, but smaller, more personalized learning structures provide fertile soil for other high school improvement strategies to take root and succeed. Because change is easier to implement in a smaller setting, smaller learning environments create a context hospitable to reform. In fact, research suggests that smaller learning environments at the secondary level reap the following benefits: • Smaller learning environments are a condition for boosting student achievement. • Smaller school size has positive effects on student outcomes as evidenced by students’ attendance rates, frequency of disciplinary actions, school loyalty, reduced use of alcohol and drugs, satisfaction with school, and self-esteem. • An effective size for secondary schools is in the range of 400-600 students. • Enrollment size has a stronger effect on learning in schools with large concentrations of poor and minority children. • Research ultimately confirms what parents intuitively believe: that smaller schools are safer and more productive because students feel less alienated, more nurtured, and more connected to caring adults; and teachers feel that they have more opportunity to get to know their students, and to support them. • Small school environments positively affect student achievement with noted improvements in grades, test scores, attendance rates, graduation rates, reduced drug and alcohol use, and school safety. • There is also evidence that large high schools that have been restructured into smaller learning communities yield similar benefits, especially when the subschool units are separate and distinct.

2006 SLC GRANT SCHOOLS

2008 SLC GRANT SCHOOLS

Hialeah-Miami Lakes SHS Miami Carol City SHS Miami Edison SHS Miami Norland SHS Miami Northwestern SHS

American SHS Booker T. Washington SHS Coral Gables SHS Miami Beach SHS

North Miami SHS South Dade SHS South Miami SHS Southwest Miami SHS William H. Turner Technical

Miami Jackson SHS Miami Lakes Educational Center North Miami Beach SHS Robert Morgan Educational Center

MAGNETSCHOOLS

MAGNETSCHOOLS gIVING OUR STUDENTS A WORLD OF CHOICES vpsc Voluntary Public School Choice Program/ Ichoose2! grant Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) School Choice The overarching goals of this & Parental Options has been awarded a second grant under the Federal Voluntary Public School Choice (VPSC) Program. initiative include: This new grant will continue the innovative and comprehensive 1) Expand choice within the district by creating new programs and restructuring of choice programs within MDCPS. Parental enhancing existing programs, providing students better access to choice will be greatly expanded by providing a broad array of and a greater selection of high quality educational options educational opportunities. 2) Market successful programs to increase parental awareness, IChoose2!, is a five-year initiative designed to significantly involvement, and satisfaction with their child’s educational options expand the availability of high quality school options for parents and students in Miami-Dade County. While students 3) Increase access to programs by providing transportation to ensure all may currently apply to a broad number of choice programs, students equitable opportunity for access to choice programs restrictive challenges resulting from vast geographic distances, inadequate transportation, and parents’ lack of 4) Provide targeted assistance to schools through the Choice Academic Support Team (CAST), as well as through extensive professional knowledge regarding available opportunities have resulted development in the participation in Choice programs of only 12% of the District’s 345,406 students. IChoose2! will lead to significant change and improvement of the current system by identifying, 5) Replicate the implementation of successful choice programs that meet the student’s needs and interests and ultimately promote evaluating, and replicating thriving Choice programs while student achievement expanding transportation services to more students.

SCHOOLS M-DCPS Primarly Learning Ctr. Int’l Education / Global Focus Phone: 305-995-1000 Charles R. Drew ES (K-6) Literacy through Arts Phone: 305-691-8021 Henry E. S. Reeves ES Applied Technology Phone: 305-953-7243 Miami Park ES Engineering/Technology Phone: 305-691-6361 Pine Lake ES Environmental Science Ctr. Phone: 305-233-7018 Rainbow Park ES Science Phone: 305-688-4631 West Homestead ES Literacy through Arts Phone: 305-248-0812

Coconut Palm K-8 Center Medical Biotechnology Agriscience Engineering Phone: 305-257-0500 Arvida MS Global Studies Forensic Science Phone: 305-385-7144 Horace Mann MS Multi-Media Technology Music Technology Phone: 305-757-9537 Jorge Mas Canosa MS Cambridge Academy Phone: 305-252-5900 Ponce de Leon MS Int’l Baccaluareate Phone: 305-661-1611 Richmond Heights MS Agriscience Global Studies Zoology (Mathematics, Science & Technology) Phone: 305-238-2316

South Dade MS Leadership Phone: 305-224-5200 Young Men’s Preparatory Academy Leadership Phone: 305-571-1111 Felix Varela SHS Global Studies Veterinarian Science Phone: 305-752-7900 iPrep Academy SHS Career Academy Phone: 305-995-1928

MAST @ Homestead SHS BioMedical Sciences (BMS) Pharmaceutical Physical Therapy Phone: 305-257-4500 Miami Norland SHS Teaching Profession Phone: 653-1416 Law Enforement Officers’ Memorial High School Law Studies Homeland Security Forensic Sciences Phone: 305-371-0400

ISPA @ Gables SHS Int’l Studies Phone: 305-649-0123 Miami Carol City SHS Legal & Public Service Criminal Justice Phone: 305-621-5681


Westland Hialeah SHS International Business & Finance Health Science/Allied Health Early College & Career Pathways Phone: 305-818-3000 Charter Schools Balere Language Academy Language Academy Phone: 305-232-9797 Coral Reef Montessori Charter Montessori Education Phone: 305-255-0064

MAGNETSCHOOLS fact sheets

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