STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Magnet

Project based learning focusing on environmental and physical science.  Students will have hands-on experiences integrating technology with laboratory experiments.

School-wide Magnet Program

Preparing students to become active global citizens through rigorous advanced courses that will prepare students for advanced placement courses in high school. Students have the opportunity to earn credit for 6 high school level courses.
Guiding students through the preparation of a college plan and portfolio.
Career Exploration opportunities, guest speakers  and field trips to local and state colleges and universities.
Technology skills applications to prepare students for the 21st century.
Integrated curriculum with real world problem solving applications written in cooperation with professors from Florida Atlantic University.

Science

IMACS - (Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science) Virtual Labs
Gizmos manipulative software
Solar Kits
GIS - Geographic Information Systems Lab
Vernier Probeware Data collection system
Science Fair
Science Competitions (SECME, LEGO)
High School Biology credit

Technology

Smart Classrooms
State of the art STEM computer labs
Wireless laptops: ratio of 1 laptop for every 2 students
Interactive boards, LCD projectors, document cameras and digital cameras for classroom use
Innovative research classes focusing on student solutions to real world problems (GLIDES)
Student created multimedia presentations using the latest technology: PowerPoint, iPhoto, iMovie, Podcasts, Excel, Garage Band, Edmodo
Introduction to writing software code
Work towards Microsoft industry certification

Engineering and Mathematics

Rigorous applied math courses including GEM (Algebra I and Geometry)
Interactive and visual instruction with online manipulative softwareFirst in Math
GeoGebra
Tabula Digita
Gizmos
RoboticsIMACS Virtual Robotics Program
First Lego League (FLL)
High School Engineering credit