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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.

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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 International Education/Cambridge -Spanish Joella C. Good Elementary George Washington Carver Middle 6350 NW 188 TERRACE, HIALEAH, FL 33015 Charles R. Drew K-8 Center 4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33133 Montessori 1775 NW 60 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33142 International Education -French Dance (3-8)* Music (3-8)* International Education -German North Dade Center for Modern Theatre (3-8)* Visual Arts (3-8)* International Education -Spanish Languages International Studies -French* 1840 NW 157 STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy International Studies -German* 24400 SW 124 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032 International Studies -Italian* International Education -French International Studies -Spanish* International Education -Spanish Agriscience Engineering Medical Technology Hammocks Middle North Hialeah Elementary 9889 HAMMOCKS BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FL 33196 4251 E 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33013 Frank C. Martin K-8 Center 14250 BOGGS DRIVE, RICHMOND HEIGHT, FL 33176 Pre-Law STEM - Environmental Science International Baccalaureate -French International Baccalaureate -Spanish Herbert A. Ammons Middle Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary 17990 SW 142 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33177 840 NE 87 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33138 International Baccalaureate -French Montessori Henry S. West Laboratory School 5300 CARILLO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 International Baccalaureate -Spanish Pine Lake Elementary Global Focus 16700 SW 109 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33157 STEM: Botany & Zoology Linda Lentin K-8 Center 14312 NE 2 COURT, MIAMI, FL 33161 STEM: Robotics

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Hialeah Middle North Miami Middle Southwood Middle 6027 E 7 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33013 700 NE 137 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 16301 SW 80 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33157 Dance* Music* Communications Art* Band* Theatre* Visual Arts* International Baccalaureate -French Chorus* Dance* International Baccalaureate -Spanish Orchestra* Photography* Homestead Middle Museums Theatre* 650 NW 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 International Baccalaureate -French Palm Springs Middle W.R. Thomas Middle International Baccalaureate -Spanish 1025 W 56 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33012 13001 SW 26 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33175 Multimedia Entertainment Technology Cambridge International Horace Mann Middle 8950 NW 2 AVENUE, EL PORTAL, FL 33150 Paul W. Bell Middle West Miami Middle Medical Health Sciences 11800 NW 2 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33182 7525 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33155 Music/Entertainment Technology Cambridge International STEM: Marine & Environmental Sciences STEM: Coding Ponce de Leon Middle Howard D. McMillan Middle 5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 6-12 CENTERS 13100 SW 59 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33183 International Baccalaureate -French Cambridge International/Robotics Engineering International Baccalaureate -Italian Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Medical Health Sciences International Baccalaureate -Spanish Arts 11700 SW 216 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33170 John F. Kennedy Middle Redland Middle Art* Band* 1075 NE 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 16001 SW 248 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FL 33031 Chorus* Dance* BEAT (Bio-Medical/Environmental Agriscience/ Agriscience Fashion Design* iWrite* Technology) Robotics Orchestra/Guitar* Theatre* Entertainment Technology* Jorge Mas Canosa Middle Richmond Heights Middle 15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33196 15015 SW 103 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33176 Jose Marti MAST- 6-12 Academy Cambridge International STEM: Botany & Zoology (Math and Science Technology) 5701 WEST 24 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33016 Jose De Diego Middle Riviera Middle Math & Science Technology 3100 NW 5 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33127 10301 SW 48 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33165 Engineering & Robotics MIX (Multimedia Industry Xperience) MAST Academy Visual Arts* STIR (Science Technology and Investigative 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FL 33149 Research) Cambridge International Lamar Louise Curry Middle 15750 SW 47 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33185 Rockway Middle Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer International Baccalaureate -French 9393 SW 29 TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33165 15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33185 International Baccalaureate -Spanish Engineering & Robotics Band* Broadcasting* Legal Studies Chorus* Dance* Lawton Chiles Middle Orchestra* Theatre* 8190 NW 197 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33015 Ruben Dario Middle Visual Arts* Cambridge International 350 NW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33175 Medical Health Sciences Technical Production Miami Lakes Middle Entertainment Law 6425 MIAMI LAKEWAY N., MIAMI LAKES, 33014 Shenandoah Middle Legal Studies/Cambridge 1950 SW 19 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33145 Young Men’s Preparatory 6-12 Academy 3001 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33127 Museums Miami Springs Middle Leadership 150 S. ROYAL POINCIANA, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 South Dade Middle (4-8) STEM: Coding 29100 SW 194 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 Young Women’s Preparatory 6-12 Medical Health Sciences (4-8) Academy Norland Middle 1150 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33130 1235 NW 192 TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33169 South Miami Middle Leadership Art* Music (Band/Jazz)* 6750 SW 60 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 Dance* Theatre* Art* Band* Miami-Dade Online Academy Broadcast* Chorus* 1501 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33132 MDO.DADESCHOOLS.NET North Dade Middle Dance* Orchestra* 1840 NW 157 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054 Photography* Theatre* Virtual K-12 online International Baccalaureate -French International Baccalaureate -Spanish Programs Subject to Change LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG GRADES: 9-12 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) iPREP Academy American Senior High 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33137 1500 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33132 18350 NW 67 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33015 Architecture/Interior Design* International Education/Global Focus Biomedical Careers Entertainment Technology/Film* Fashion Design* Barbara Goleman Senior High Industrial Design/Product & Transportation* 6-12 CENTERS 14100 NW 89 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33018 Visual Communication/Graphic Design* AP Capstone Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Cybersecurity Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High Arts Digital Marketing 1410 NE 215 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33179 11700 SW 216 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33170 Financial Technologies Art* Chorus* Art* Band* Forensic Science Dance* Instrumental* Chorus* Dance* Information Systems Technology Strings* Theatre* Fashion Design* iWrite* Law Enforcement/Intelligence Studies Orchestra/Guitar* Theatre* STEM: AP Capstone Felix Varela Senior High Entertainment Technology* 15255 SW 96 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33196 BioTECH @ Richmond Heights 9-12 Global Studies Jose Marti MAST- 6-12 Academy 15015 SW 103 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33176 iPREP Academy (Math and Science Technology) Conservation Biology Veterinary Science 5701 WEST 24 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33016 Life Science Booker T. Washington Senior High G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Natural Sciences 1200 NW 6 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33136 3601 SW 147 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33185 Mathematics/Computer Science Astronomy Cambridge International Engineering Information Technology MAST Academy iPREP Academy 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FL 33149 Center for International Education: Cambridge International Global Studies A Cambridge International Associate Hialeah Senior High Cambridge International STEM School 251 E 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33013 Maritime & Science Technology 900 NE 23 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033 Dance* Music* Cambridge International Theatre* Visual Arts* Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer 15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33185 Coral Gables Senior High Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High 7977 W 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33014 Band* Broadcasting* 450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 Chorus* Dance* International Baccalaureate -French Digital Media Technology & Entrepreneurship Orchestra* Theatre* International Baccalaureate -German iPREP Academy Visual Arts* International Baccalaureate -Italian Legal Studies International Baccalaureate -Spanish Technical Production International Finance Homestead Senior High Entertainment Law 2351 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33034 Coral Reef Senior High Hospitality & Tourism Young Men’s Preparatory 6-12 Academy 10101 SW 152 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33157 Practical Nursing 3001 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33127 Agriscience Leadership Business & Finance ISPA @ Gables (International Studies Engineering Preparatory Academy) Young Women’s Preparatory 6-12 International Baccalaureate -French 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Academy International Baccalaureate -German International Education -Italian 1150 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33130 International Baccalaureate -Spanish International Studies -French* Leadership Legal International Studies -Italian* Medicine International Studies -Spanish* Art* Chorus* Dance* Instrumental* iTech @ Thomas A. Edison Educational Strings* Theatre* Center 6101 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33127 Cutler Bay Senior High ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) 8601 SW 212 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33189 GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) (COAST) Ocean Academy of Science & iCode (Microsoft Software Solutions) Technology

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John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami Edison Senior High Miami Palmetto Senior High 15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33185 6161 NW 5 COURT, MIAMI, FL 33127 7460 SW 118 STREET, PINECREST, FL 33156 Culinary Arts Business & Finance AP Capstone DASH/Visual Arts - Architecture/Interior Cambridge International AP Capstone: Forensic Investigative Academy Design* Culinary Arts (FIA) DASH/Visual Arts - Entertainment Technology/ Entrepreneurship iPREP Academy Broadcast/Film* Medical Health Sciences (First Responder/EMT) DASH/Visual Arts - Fine Arts and Design* Miami Southridge Senior High DASH/Visual Arts - Photography* Miami Jackson Senior High 19355 SW 114 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33157 International Baccalaureate -French 1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33142 AP Capstone International Baccalaureate -Italian International Business & Finance Business Innovation & Management International Baccalaureate -Spanish Coding and Application Development International Business & Finance Miami Killian Senior High Criminal Justice iTech - Information Technology 10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33176 Gaming Design & Animation Medical Skills/Biomedical Cambridge International International Law Miami Springs Senior High Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial iPREP Academy 751 DOVE AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 High Hospitality & Tourism 300 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33128 Miami Lakes Educational Center iTECH Academy Forensic Science 5780 NW 158 STREET, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 Homeland Security Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Miami Sunset Senior High Law Studies Allied Health/Medical Assisting 13125 SW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33183 Automotive Collision Repair Allied Medical Sciences MAST @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Automotive Service Technology (Allied Health, EMR & EKG) 3000 NE 151 STREET, AC-1, ROOM 395, Building Automation Systems Communications: Digital Media/Multimedia MIAMI, FL 33181 Cambridge International -Engineering Design Marine & Environmental Science Cambridge International -Global Studies Cybersecurity Cambridge International -Journalism Engineering MAST @ Homestead (Medical Academy Commercial Art Technology Pre-Medicine for Science and Technology) Computer Systems Technology (CISCO Sports Medicine 1220 NW 1 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 Networking) BioMedical Sciences Computer Science and Programming New World School of the Arts iMed Culinary Arts 25 NE 2 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33132 Pharmaceutical Sciences Dental Aide Art* Chorus* Physical Therapy Early Childhood Education Dance* Instrumental* Electronic Technology Strings* Theatre* Miami Senior High EMR/First Responder 2450 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33135 Financial Services North Miami Beach Senior High Legal & Public Affairs Introduction to Practical Nursing 1247 NE 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 Teaching Profession Nursing Assistant AP Capstone Pharmacy Technician (BEAT) Biomedical/Environmental/Agriscience/ Miami Carol City Senior High Technical Theatre Technology 3301 MIAMI GARDENS DR., MIAMI GARDENS, Television Production iPREP Academy FL 33056 Web Design Technology Legal & Public Affairs-Criminal Justice North Miami Senior High Legal & Public Affairs-Law Miami Norland Senior High 13110 NE 8 AVENUE, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33169 Business & Finance Miami Central Senior High Bio-Tech & Forensic Science Engineering 1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33147 Hospitality & Tourism Health Sciences (Nursing/First Responder) Engineering & Robotics iPREP Academy International Baccalaureate -French Global Trade & Logistics Sports Management International Baccalaureate -Spanish Information Technology Sports Medicine

Miami Coral Park Senior High Miami Northwestern Senior High 8865 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33165 1100 NW 71 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33150 Architecture Medical & Allied Health Professions Biomedical Art* Chorus* Construction Dance* Instrumental* Engineering & Robotics Theatre*

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Robert Morgan Educational Center South Dade Senior High TERRA Environmental Research Institute 18180 SW 122 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33177 8401 SW 167 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 11005 SW 84 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33173 Automotive (AYES) Agritechnology Biomedical Research CISCO/Networking Automotive Service Technology Environmental Research & Field Studies Cosmetology Building Trades & Construction Design Robotics & Engineering Technology Culinary Arts Technology Dental Aide Culinary Arts Westland Hialeah Senior High Early Childhood Early Childcare Education 4000 WEST 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33012 Engineering (Engineering Technology) Health Sciences (Medical Assisting, Sports Early College and Career Pathways Hospitality & Tourism Medicine) International Business & Finance International Business International Baccalaureate -French Health Science/Allied Health Science Medical Assisting International Baccalaureate -Spanish Nursing International Finance, Business & Technology William H. Turner Technical Arts High Physical Therapy (Information Technology, Business 10151 NW 19 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33147 Refrigeration & Major Appliances Supervision, Finance & Virtual Reality) Agriscience & Environmental Sciences Sports Medicine Legal Studies Business & Finance Veterinary Assisting Chorus* Dance Criminal Justice Band/Strings* Chorus Theatre Visual Arts* Entertainment Technology (Music/Sound Dance* Theatre* Instrumental/Band/Orchestra* Design,Engineering and Television Visual Arts* Production) South Miami Senior High Information Technology (Digital Design/ Digital Arts Technology 6856 SW 53 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33155 Multimedia Web Design & Technology Graphic Animation Band* Support Services) TV Production Fine Arts* Medical Sciences (Nursing Asst., Vision Asst., Graphic Design & Illustration* Emergency Medical Responder, Medical Lab Multimedia Broadcasting* Asst.,EKG/Home Health Aid, Intro Practical Orchestra* Nursing) Photography* Veterinary Science & Environmental Resources

Southwest Miami Senior High Miami-Dade Online Academy 8855 SW 50 TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33165 1501 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33132 Banking & Finance MDO.DADESCHOOLS.NET Virtual K-12 online

Programs Subject to Change LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG REMINDER: APPLICATION PERIOD HOW TO APPLY IS FROM OCTOBER 1ST - JANUARY 15TH

All Magnet applications are available through an ELIGIBILITY: on-line process at MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG. You may also choose to complete the paper Application to Magnet programs/schools is open application which can be printed from the website. to all interested school-age children who either Applications may also be obtained at Magnet attend or are eligible to attend a Miami-Dade school sites, or at the School Choice & Parental County Public School. Generally, participation Options office. in Magnet programs is based on the student’s interest in one or more of the five themes of study. Existing M-DCPS parents are encouraged toapply through the Parent Portal. Each Magnet program may have additional requirements as part of the application process. It Magnet applications must be received by the is the parents’ responsibility to contact the school School Choice & Parental Options office on or by for additional requirements that are school/ January 15th. program specific (e.g. proficiency tests, auditions, etc.), and submit all required documentation by Parents must inquire at each Magnet program January 15th. school site to which they are applying in order to determine, if forms, letters, documentation, Visual & Performing Arts programs: Parents must interviews, and/or auditions are required. schedule any required auditions by January 15th.

Paper applications should be hand-delivered or TIMELINES: postmarked no later than January 15th to: Applications for Magnet programs are accepted School Choice & Parental Options every year from October 1st through January 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 352 15th. Applications received during this period Miami, FL 33132 are considered for the following school year. Applications received after this window period SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: are processed only if there are seats available in a 2370, Magnet Programs/Schools selected program.

IMPORTANT DATES APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - JANUARY 15 APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 NOTIFICATION PERIOD: ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15 RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION DUE: TWO WEEKS AFTER THE NOTIFICATION PERIOD APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLYING TO A MAGNET PROGRAM: RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS: BETWEEN OCTOBER 1ST AND JANUARY 15TH ELIGIBILITY: After January 15th deadline, complete, RESEARCH: submitted applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for random selection. Search Magnet programs in Magnet Schools RANDOM SELECTION: All eligible applications will program catalog or at miamimagnets.org run through blind random selection by a third-party computer system. • Contact schools if you have questions • Check for specific program eligibility STUDENT LISTS: The system generates lists of requirements selected students for available program seats as well as wait-lists for each program.

APPLY ONLINE: NOTIFICATION PERIOD: All applicants must submit ONE application NOTIFICATION: Notification of Random Selection before January 15th deadline results will be emailed beginning March 15th. • Create an account at miamimagnets.org ACCEPTED: Eligible students placed in available • Complete application Magnet program seats will be notified of each program • Upload required documents in which they have been accepted. Parents must • Submit application follow the Declaration of Program Acceptance and Registration procedures and deadlines to complete OR the acceptance process and retain placement in preferred program. APPLY BY MAIL: Paper applications must th WAIT-LISTED: Students will be selected from the be received by January 15 deadline wait-list in the order generated by random selection • Fill out paper application process, as seats become available. You may change acceptance to a preferred program only if your child’s • Mail complete application status changes from Wait-Listed to Accepted. • Submit required documents directly to selected schools NOT ACCEPTED: Reasons for not being accepted include: 1) The student did not meet entrance Select up to 5 Magnet programs to apply requirements. 2) The Visual & Performing Arts (only one program per school) student did not schedule or attend an audition, or the student did not demonstrate sufficient mastery at the audition. 3) The student did not take or pass language SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT: proficiency test (if required). Any further inquiries must be made to the individual school(s) directly. (Only for Audition-Based Visual & Performing Arts Programs or Test-Required International Studies Programs) DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE: For online applications, schedule appointment DECLARATION: All steps must be completed by online. For applications by mail, schedule acceptance deadline as stated via email notification. appointment directly with the school after submitting application. • Accept desired school at the YourChoiceMiami.org portal AND go directly to the selected school site: SUBMIT application, by January 15th • Complete Declaration of Program Acceptance • Complete registration process

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND A MAGNET ARE STUDENTS SELECTED ON FIRST-COME, PROGRAM? Magnet programs offer an enhanced FIRST-SERVED BASIS? No. The selection process is a educational opportunity for interested students in grades K computerized random selection process and occurs after – 12, through specialized high-interest programs. Different the application deadline period. Except for visual and Magnet themes provide a wide range of educational performing arts programs that require an audition. options designed to meet a variety of student interests. The goals of Magnet programs are to provide an excellent WHAT IS A DEFINITION OF A SIBLING? A sibling educational opportunity for students through a stimulating is a biological, adopted, foster, half or step brother/sister and motivating interactive curriculum, and to facilitate who shares the same parent/legal guardian and lives at multicultural collaboration and cooperation. the same address as a student that is currently attending the Magnet school for which you are applying, and will THE MAGNET SCHOOL OF MY CHOICE IS IN MY continue to attend the same Magnet school for the CURRENT SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY; following school year. DO I HAVE TO APPLY? Yes. All Magnet programs require all students to apply for placement. Magnet HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR A MAGNET programs/schools do not adhere to boundary restrictions. PROGRAM? Students interested in attending a Magnet program must complete and submit a Magnet application. ONCE MY CHILD IS IN A MAGNET SCHOOL, When the number of eligible applications exceeds the DO I HAVE TO APPLY EACH YEAR? Students who number of seats available in a school Magnet program, a are currently enrolled in a Magnet school do not have to computerized random selection (lottery) process is used re-apply unless they want to change schools or programs. for student admission. Eligible students who submit an application by the deadline will qualify for participation Selection into a Visual & Performing Arts Audition-Based in the lottery. program requires that students audition for the program in addition to completing the application process. IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO MAGNET PROGRAMS? According to School Board guidelines, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAGNET transportation availability is limited and may not be AND CHOICE PROGRAMS? Magnet programs offer available to all students. The Magnet lead teacher exceptional educational opportunities, without the or Magnet secretary at each school can assist you boundary restrictions of traditional schools, to experience in determining if your child/children are eligible for high quality education through specialized programs transportation. which focus on student interests, talents, and abilities. For admission to a Magnet program, students must complete HOW MANY MAGNET PROGRAMS CAN MY the application process open from October st1 through CHILD APPLY TO? Each child is encouraged to apply to January 15th. Choice programs are different from Magnet up to five Magnet programs at five different schools. Each programs in that Choice programs are designed for and child may only apply to one Magnet program per school. first offered to students who are assigned to the school site boundary. Once boundary students are placed, any open seats are then made available to out-of-boundary students through the Region transfer process.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY CHILD TO TRANSFER FROM ONE MAGNET PROGRAM TO ANOTHER MAGNET PROGRAM? No. Students may not transfer from one Magnet program to another. Students wishing to change Magnet programs or schools must re-apply, qualify, and be offered placement for the new Magnet program during the regular Magnet application cycle.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG A LEGACY OF CHOICE For more than 60 years, Miami-Dade County Public 1996. As of the 2018 – 2019 school year, over 68.8% Schools (M-DCPS) has been at the forefront of the choice (240,487 students) of M-DCPS students in grades Pre-K movement in education. Henry S. West Laboratory through 12th grade, have made an active choice in the School was established in 1954 as an experimental school or program in which they are enrolled. school of choice associated with the School of Education at the University of Miami. This initiative was followed Educational choices offer sound investments for the in 1963 by the development and implementation of a future of our students and in the business workforce dual language program at Coral Way Elementary School. needs of tomorrow. Today our entire community benefits Magnet programs began in Miami-Dade County Public from the over 1000 Magnet and Choice options offered Schools in 1973 with the opening of a center for the by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Expressive Arts in the heart of the inner city at Charles R. Drew Elementary School. Since then, M-DCPS has implemented a broad variety of choice programs THE MOST CHOICES IN including the first corporate–based Satellite Learning Center in 1987; the first controlled open-enrollment ALL OF FLORIDA schools in 1995; and the State’s first charter school in

ADDITIONAL CHOICES

SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS (non-Magnet) In School Choice programs are thematic, curriculum-based addition to Magnet programs, Miami-Dade County programs offered at all grade levels and implemented Public Schools continues to strive to offer more during the regular school day; after school programs flexibility and variety in school choice by providing are not delineated as part of the Choice options. Please specialized non-Magnet programs that give parents and note that transportation is not routinely provided for students other exceptional options in their educational Choice programs, therefore parents may need to make decisions. Choice programs offer a broad variety of arrangements for transporting their child to these specialty programs from grades PreK-12 at most schools schools should a transfer be granted by the appropriate throughout the district. Region.

Choice programs are different from Magnet programs Through the Choice programs new online resource at in that Choice programs are designed for and first schoolchoicemiami.com, parents have easy access to offered to students who are assigned to the school site a complete listing of all non-Magnet Choice programs boundary. Once boundary students are placed, any available. This site also provides step-by-step procedures open seats are then made available to out-of-boundary for transferring to a Choice Program school. students through the Region transfer process.

Information and Full List of Choice Programs: SCHOOLCHOICEMIAMI.COM MAGNET AWARDS

Magnet Programs Shine Nationwide Oscar-Winning Movie For the eight straight year, M-DCPS earned Magnet alumni Barry Jenkins more Magnet Schools of America (MSA) and Tarell Alvin McCraney Merit Awards than any other school won the 2017 Academy Award district in the nation! Including, 58 awards for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2019, bringing the total MSA Awards for Moonlight. The Best to 304 in 8 years! Picture winner also featured talent from middle and senior high school Magnet programs.

National Leader in Magnet Sustainability M-DCPS was honored with the Donna Grady-Creer Award by MSA for exemplifying a commitment to Stellar Cambridge Recognition equity, excellence and diversity, supporting and promoting Magnet M-DCPS received the 2018 Cambridge “District programs across the District. of the Year” Award by Cambridge International for demonstrating exceptional commitment to expanding High Schools Among America’s Best access and delivering a high quality Cambridge education. With an impressive 71% pass rate, Miami Magnet Schools comprise four of M-DCPS is also recognized for improving student the Top 100 high schools in the country performance on Cambridge International exams. and eight of the schools in Florida’s Top 20, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

International Baccalaureate Certified National Diplomas Magnet Schools M-DCPS is the only The percentage of IB examinations school district in the nation with 28 Certified receiving passing scores is consistently National Magnet Schools. Additionally, 14 of these at or above the 80th percentile and schools are recognized at the top level and awarded the total percentage of students the highest certification category – Certified receiving the prestigious IB diploma is National Demonstration Magnet School. consistently above the 70th percentile.

Prestigious Broad Prize Awarded to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Nationally-Recognized Five-time finalist, Miami-Dade County NAF Academies Public Schools was awarded $550,000 M-DCPS NAF Academies in college scholarships for its high school have received more seniors. The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Distinguished and Model recognized Miami-Dade County Public designations from the Schools for making the most progress in National Academy Foundation raising student achievement amongst (NAF) than any other school large school districts. district in the nation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Visit MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG and research Schedule an audition or testing appointment, Magnet programs online or by contacting schools by January 15th deadline (for Visual and Performing Arts, and International Language Programs only) Visit schools

Attend scheduled appointments (if applicable) Check for eligibility requirements Check school website for tours, open houses, Go to MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG and create a Magnet visual & performing arts workshops, and possible application account student orientation meetings (optional)

Complete and verify information on the Magnet Check Magnet application account (or email) application on the specified notification date on or about March 15th Gather ALL required documents and upload to your Magnet application account Login to Magnet application account to accept a seat to preferred program by the acceptance Check your application for completion deadline including: verification of student and parent information (and sibling(s) if applicable), Go to the selected school by the acceptance uploaded accurate transcripts, uploaded virtual deadline to sign the Declaration of Acceptance school documentation (if applicable), uploaded and complete the registration/enrollment documentation specific to each selected process program requirements (if applicable)

Check with the school for any additional Submit the completed Magnet application by requirements and/or deadline dates January 15th deadline

NOTES:

Anti-Discrimination/Harassment (Students) – School Board Policies 1362, 3362, 4362, and 5517 Prohibit harassment and/or discrimination against students, employees, or applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, social and family background, linguistic preference, pregnancy, citizenship status, and any other legally prohibited basis. Retaliation for engaging in a protected activity is also prohibited. For additional information contact: Office of Civil Rights Compliance (CRC), Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator, 155 N.E. 15th Street, Suite P104E, Miami, Florida 33132, Phone: (305) 995-1580 TDD: (305) 995-2400, Email: [email protected] Website: http://crc.dadeschools.net Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2002 – no public school shall deny equal access to, or a fair opportunity for groups to meet on school premises or in school facilities before or after school hours, or discriminate against any group officially affiliated with Boy Scouts of America or any other youth or community group listed in Title 36 (as a patriotic society).

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CHOICES: MIAMIMAGNETS.ORG THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice-Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Martin Karp Dr. Lubby Navarro Dr. Marta Pérez Mari Tere Rojas Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools

HOW TO CONTACT US: Miami-Dade County Public Schools School Choice & Parental Options 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Suite 352 – Miami, FL 33132 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. EST (Closed on Legal Holidays) (305) 995-1922 MiamiMagnets.org