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English Catalog ENGLISH PROGRAM CATALOG MAGNET SCHOOLS: Offering unique thematic strands of study that focus on students’ special interests, talents, & abilities for all grade levels "A" RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Years in a Row / 99% of Schools Rated A, B or C 304 NATIONAL MAGNET MERIT AWARDS The Most of Any School District in the U.S.A. 28 NATIONAL certified MAGNET schools Including 14 National Demonstration Schools Recipient of the donna grady-creer award The Nation’s Most Prestigious Award for District Magnet Achievement WHAT ARE MAGNET SCHOOLS are WHY MAGNET PROGRAMS specialized public school • High quality education options in grades programs offering unique Pre-K through 12 thematic strands of study • Innovativepublic school programs that focus on students’ • High-interest, thematic educational programs special interests, talents, focusing on students’ interests and abilities and abilities for all • In-depth study of thematic topics grade levels. • Innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and eventual career success When it comes to educational opportunity, Miami- Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is the most innovative and progressive school district in the • Improved academic achievement country, offering parents and students the option to choose from hundreds of Magnet programs in over • Increased cultural competence 100 public schools throughout Miami-Dade county. M-DCPS Magnet programs ensure that all students • Higher attendance rates have the opportunity to experience the highest quality education, which will build on their personal and educational interests, strengths, and skills while • Higher graduation rates encouraging academic excellence. Through M-DCPS Magnet programs, students prepare to thrive and • Community and industry partnerships excel in post-secondary education and in the work promote and support theme-based, authentic place. educational environments There is no doubt that the Magnet program option is the best choice – year after year, M-DCPS boasts more National Magnet Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America than any other school district in the country. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS LIBERAL ARTS International Programs are internationally benchmarked With an emphasis on Business, Global Studies, Legal Studies, programs offering students a unique opportunity to meet and Service Industries, the Liberal Arts Programs offer national as well as international diploma requirements. students a variety of opportunities to engage as global citizens M-DCPS has partnered with some of the world’s premiere of an ever-changing world. A challenging interdisciplinary international programs to ensure that M-DCPS students are curriculum focused on the Humanities, Language Arts, and globally competent and prepared for future educational and Social Sciences encourages hands-on learning in a technology career choices world-wide. rich environment. Academic excellence, and commitment The International Education (IE) Program immerses students to the values of diversity, community, and collaboration, as in a multicultural education that promotes global competence. well as social awareness, distinguish the Liberal Arts Magnet Most IE programs also emphasize learning a second language. School Programs. The IE programs prepare students to be informed citizens of a ever-changing global society and economy. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, The International Studies (IS) Program is an international S.T.E.M. ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS) dual language acquisition program implemented throughout grades K-12 as a collaborative effort with the Ministries of S.T.E.M. Programs encourage students who have an interest Education of foreign countries, including Spain, Germany, or skill strength in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, or France, and Italy. This collaboration promotes a rigorous Mathematics fields to explore and develop their talents and international academic program in which students are to prepare for a future in the fastest growing career industries immersed in a Modern Language as they learn core subjects in world-wide. Included in S.T.E.M. Programs are the Medical the second language, resulting in a curriculum that emphasizes Health Services Programs, which offer a broad variety of options competency in a foreign language, student-centered learning, for students to explore career opportunities and interest in the and global perspective. health sciences. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The IB Program provides a balanced and VIRTUAL LEARNING rigorous international curriculum from grades K-12 which A Virtual Learning Program through Miami-Dade Online links the Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, (MDO) Academy is available to all students in grades K-12. and Community Service, as well as an emphasis on learning This accredited, on-line virtual public school program offers a second language. The goal of the IB curriculum is to a student-centered interactive learning environment to develop well-rounded, creative, compassionate citizens independent learners with the support of fully certified of a global community. educators. Teachers provide students with superior The Cambridge International (CIE) Program is an international knowledge of subject matter and individualized educational curriculum designed and implemented in partnership with support to encourage critical thinking and to help develop England’s renowned University of Cambridge, appealing curious minds through a high-quality curriculum. to academically advanced and motivated students. This engaging, accelerated, academic experience, ensures students are challenged to work at the highest level of international VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS standards in Math, Science, English, and Language Arts. The AP Capstone Program, designed and monitored by Visual & Performing Arts Programs provide intellectually College Board, prepares high achieving high school students stimulating and educationally challenging classes in the Arts for success in college through a rigorous and innovative or Arts Technology for students who demonstrate a talent in program that equips students with independent research, a particular art form or who show a strong interest in the arts. collaborative teamwork, and communication skills, which are While some programs require students to audition, other pro- increasingly valued by colleges and employers world-wide. grams invite students with an affinity for the arts to develop AP Capstone candidates study topics of global relevance their passions in an environment rich in creativity. Student from an interdisciplinary perspective, making connections talents and interests are nurtured through a continuous ex- between these topics and their AP subjects. change between student and teachers, with numerous oppor- tunities to showcase talents. Programs Subject to Change LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG GRADES: PK-8 LIST OF MAGNET SCHOOLS LISTED BY GRADE LEVEL REQUIRES AUDITION OR TESTING STRAND LEGEND International Programs Liberal Arts STEM Visual & Performing Arts Virtual Learning * (KINDERGARTEN EXEMPT) PK-12 CENTER Rainbow Park Elementary Morningside K-8 Academy 15355 NW 19 AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 6620 NE 5 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33138 iPREP Academy Dance (3-5)* Drama (3-5)* International Education -French 1500 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33132 International Education -Haitian Creole International Education/Global Focus Scott Lake Elementary International Education -Spanish 1160 NW 175 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33169 Montessori South Miami K-8 Center ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 6800 SW 60 STREET, WEST MIAMI, FL 33143 Southside Elementary Art (3-5)* Dance (3-5)* Ben Sheppard Elementary 45 SW 13 STREET, MAMI, FL 33130 Music (3-5)* Theatre (3-5)* 5700 W 24 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33016 Museums STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & CAT (Computer Art Technology) (6-8) Mathematics) Sunset Elementary CIE (Culturally Inspired Education) (6-8) 5120 SW 72 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts International Studies -German* 8851 SW 168 STREET, PERRINE, FL 33157 MIDDLE SCHOOLS International Studies -French* Art (3-5)* Dance (3-5)* International Studies -Spanish* Music (3-5)* Theatre (3-5)* Andover Middle 121 NE 207 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33179 W. J. Bryan Elementary Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary 1201 NE 125 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 Cambridge International 27190 SW 140 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032 Museums STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arvida Middle Arts, & Mathematics) 10900 SW 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33186 K-8 CENTERS Forensic Science Earlington Heights Elementary Global Studies 4750 NW 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33142 Ada Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate - Spanish 660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33130 Country Club Middle International Baccalaureate/International 18305 NW 75 PLACE, MIAMI, FL 33015 Frances S. Tucker Elementary Studies - Portuguese* Biomedical 3500 DOUGLAS ROAD, MIAMI, FL 33133 International Baccalaureate/International Forensic Science Environmental Science Studies - Spanish* Cutler Bay Middle George Washington Carver Elementary Air Base K-8 Center for International 19400 GULFSTREAM ROAD, MIAMI, FL 33157 238 GRAND AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33133 Education (COAST) Ocean Academy of Science & International Education -Spanish 12829 SW 272 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33032 Technology International Studies -Italian* International Education/Cambridge -French Criminal Justice & Forensic Science
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