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Middle School Innovative Programs
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Academy of College Readiness & Vocational Studies (Pre-Law & Pre-Med)
The Academy of College Readiness and Vocational Studies with an Emphasis on Pre-Med and Pre-Law Program will prepare students for collegiate studies through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that is integrated with professional medical and law terminology as well as standards emphasizing integrity, communication, academic excellence, global connections and a passion for life-long learning. Students have the opportunity to think critically, creatively and to care about the community with mature attitudes toward academic studies that enable successful completion with a holistic approach. The Academy’s focus incorporates direct instruction, problem and inquiry-based learning, as well as scientific methodology in daily instruction that embraces and nurtures diversity and multiculturalism as it facilitates student growth and development in real-world learning situations.
Location:
Lauderdale Lakes Middle
3911 NW 30th Ave.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
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Advanced Academic Academy: A3
The Advanced Academic Academy: A3 is designed to offer academically talented students the opportunity to attend rigorous courses, while earning high-school credits, thus making them eligible for dual enrollment in high school. Students who complete this innovative program can earn up to eight high school credits. The Advanced Academic Academy: A3 will offer students the opportunity to earn high school credits in HOPE, English I Honors, Spanish I and II, Debate Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra I Honors, and Biology I Honors.
Location:
Westpine Middle
9393 NW 50th Street
Sunrise, FL 33351
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Advanced Achiever’s Academy
Olsen Middle School has developed the Advanced Achiever’s Academy to increase the level of academic rigor and educational opportunities available to students beginning at the sixth grade. Olsen Middle School will enable teachers, parents, and students to work collaboratively within the South Broward Innovation Zone to facilitate accelerated curriculum, increased opportunities for students, and ease transition academia as students matriculate from elementary to the middle school level. Successful completion of the Advanced Achiever’s Academy will result in the student completing 5-7 high school credits by the 8th grade.
Location:
Olsen Middle
330 SE 11th Terrace
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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Cambridge International Program
Cambridge International program has proven to prepare students for life after high school through its curriculum that is both rigorous and recognized internationally. Cambridge learners become confident, responsible, reflective innovative and engaged. Cambridge qualifications open doors for learners to be accepted at the word’s best universities. They are recognized by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic ability. By choosing Cambridge you will be giving your child a solid foundation for achieving high levels of academic and personal attainment.
Locations:
Dillard 6-12 School
2501 NW 11th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
https://www.browardschools.com/dillardhighFalcon Cove Middle School
4251 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
https://www.browardschools.com/falconcoveGlades Middle School
16700 SW 48th Court
Miramar, FL 33027
https://www.browardschools.com/gladesRickards Middle School
600 NE 9th Avenue
Oakland Park, FL 33334
https://www.browardschools.com/rickardsSawgrass Springs Middle School
12500 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
https://www.browardschools.com/ssmSunrise Middle School
1750 NE 15th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
https://www.browardschools.com/sunriseTequesta Trace Middle School
1800 Indian Trace
Weston, FL 33326
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College Prep
The College Prep Program is a rigorous academic program taught by gifted endorsed teachers that include advanced coursework in literature, mathematics, foreign language, humanities, and the sciences which prepares student for success in high school Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-level work. This innovative program includes virtual field trips through Distance Learning, project-based learning incorporating technology through GLIDES, and field trips to Florida colleges and universities. Upon completion of the program, your child may earn up to six high school credits.
Locations:
Margate Middle
500 NW 65th Ave
Margate, FL 33063
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Flanagan Innovation Zone University
This program provides accelerated coursework from elementary to high school. Students participate in dual enrollment courses for college credit.
Locations:
Walter C. Young Middle School
901 NW 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Magnet is an accelerated honors program for highly motivated, academically talented students. This internationally recognized course of study stresses advanced standards in all subject areas. Students are offered a well-rounded education based on higher level thinking skills, integrated curriculum, thematic units, and intercultural awareness. This unique, prestigious magnet program challenges students to become self-directed learners and world citizens.
Location:
Annabel C. Perry PK-8 - IB World School
6850 SW 34th Street
Miramar, FL 33023
https://www.browardschools.com/perryelemNew Renaissance Middle - IB World School
10701 Miramar Boulevard
Miramar, FL 33025
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Performing Arts Academy
New Renaissance Middle School’s Performing Arts Academy is designed for students who are committed to enhancing their academic, intellectual and philosophical development through the systematic study of music, dance, theater and video production. Students who are invited to join the Performance Arts Academy will be engaged in a rigorous and in-depth study of dance history, stage performance, theatrical and video production, and music appreciation courses. Students will experience theoretical concepts in real world social and cultural situations through community service projects, scholarly presentations, academic debates, and innovative field trips intended to prepare students for the competitive nature of a global society.
Location:
New Renaissance Middle
10701 Miramar Boulevard
Miramar, FL 33025
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Pre-Advanced Placement Reading Research Program
This program allows students to investigate needs at community, national, and global levels to created real-world learning through reading research.
Location:
Silver Trail Middle School
18300 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
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Pre-AP / College Academy / Collegiate Academy 6-12
These students can take the Advanced Placement and college level course work and potentially earn an Associates of Arts degree awarded by a local college - while still in high school.
Location:
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
5803 NW 94th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
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Quantum Leap Program
This program academically pushes students so they have can move into Advanced Placement (AP) courseswork, honors, and dual enrollment.
Locations:
Forest Glen Middle School
6501 Turle Run Blvd.
Coral Springs, FL 33067
https://www.browardschools.com/forestglen
Contact Information
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Applied Learning
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Susan M. Cantrick
Director
Magnet Programs Staff
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Ruth Johnson
Specialist 754-321-2073Vicki L. Drane
Professional Development Specialist 754-321-2186Allan R. Llanos
TV Broadcast Maintenance Engineer 754-321-2062Laura McMinn-Glick
Instructional Facilitator 754-321-2074