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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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CONTACT:
John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126 |
FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECEIVES MORE NATIONAL MAGNET SCHOOLS OF MERIT AWARDS THAN
ANY OTHER DISTRICT NATIONALLY
Magnet Schools of America (MSA), a national organization representing over 4,000 magnet schools and programs, annually recognizes magnet schools for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent community involvement. This year, 76 schools across the United States received the coveted Magnet Schools of Excellence Merit Awards, 13 of which were awarded to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Additionally, Miami-Dade County magnet schools received 12 of 94 Magnet Schools of Distinction Merit Awards. In total, Miami-Dade County Public Schools received 25 awards. For the third year in a row, M-DCPS out- performed all other school districts nation-wide.
All awards will be presented in May at the national MSA conference in Hartford, Connecticut.
Miami-Dade County’s award-winning public magnet schools for 2014 are as follows:
SCHOOL |
MAGNET THEME(S) |
MERIT AWARD |
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts |
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School of Excellence |
Sunset Elementary |
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School of Excellence |
William J. Bryan Elementary School |
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School of Excellence |
Air Base K-8 Center |
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School of Excellence |
South Miami K-8 Center |
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School of Excellence |
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School |
- International Baccalaureate
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School of Excellence |
Arthur & Polly Mays 6-12 |
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School of Excellence |
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy |
- Math & Science Technology
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School of Excellence |
Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) |
- Architecture/ Interior Design
- Industrial Design/ Product & Transportation
- Fashion Design
- Entertainment Technology/ Film
- Visual Communications/ Graphic Design
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School of Excellence |
Felix Varela Senior High |
- Veterinary Science
- iPrep
- Global Studies
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School of Excellence |
iPrep Academy |
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School of Excellence |
New World School of the Arts |
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School of Excellence |
TERRA Environmental Research Institute |
- Biomedical Research
- Environmental Research & Field Studies
- Robotics & Engineering Technology
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School of Excellence |
Southside Elementary School |
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School of Distinction |
Frank C. Martin K-8 Center |
- International Baccalaureate
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School of Distinction |
George Washington Carver Middle School |
- International Studies
- International Education
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School of Distinction |
Howard D. McMillan Middle School |
- Cambridge / Robotics & Engineering
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School of Distinction |
John F. Kennedy Middle School |
- Bio-Medical/ Environmental/ Agricultural/ Technology (BEAT)
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School of Distinction |
Ponce de Leon Middle |
- International Baccalaureate
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School of Distinction |
Richmond Heights Middle |
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School of Distinction |
Shenandoah Middle School |
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School of Distinction |
Southwood Middle School |
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School of Distinction |
Coral Reef Senior High School |
- Agriscience
- Business and Finance
- Engineering
- International Baccalaureate
- Legal
- Medicine
- Visual & Performing Arts
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School of Distinction |
MAST Academy |
- Maritime &Science Technology
- Cambridge
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School of Distinction |
Medical Academy for Science and Technology Senior High School (MAST @ Homestead) |
- Bio Medical Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Therapy
- iMed
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School of Distinction |
About Magnet School Programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Magnet school programs offer unique courses of study focusing on students’ special interests, talents, and abilities and are available in six themes of study: Careers & Professions; International Education; Liberal Arts; Mathematics, Science, & Technology; VPrep (Virtual Programs); and Visual & Performing Arts. Since opening its first magnet program in 1973, magnet and choice options have greatly expanded within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Currently, over 55,000 students are enrolled in over 375 magnet programs offered at more than 100 schools district-wide. For more information, go to: miamimagnets.org
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