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RSSThree Magnet Schools Receive Merit Award as a Magnet School of Distinction
February 03, 2010
Categories: General News
Atlantic Technical High School, Lyons Creek Middle School and McFatter Technical High School have all been named Magnet Schools of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America. School representatives will be honored at the 28th Magnet Schools of America Conference hosted by the Hillsborough County Public Schools, May 2 – 5 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in Tampa. Principals Robert Crawford, Washington Collado and Mark Thomas will receive plaques during an awards ceremony for their selection as national Magnet School of Distinction winners. The award presentations are scheduled during the opening session of the national conference, which will be attended by more than 1,000 school administrators and teachers from magnet schools and districts across the nation.
Broward County Public Schools Recognized by Discovery Education for Important Technological Milestone
January 21, 2010
Categories: General News
Philippe Cousteau, Chief Environmentalist for Discovery Education, helps Broward County School District Superintendent James F. Notter celebrate outstanding achievement with interactive student assemblies at two Marine Science Magnet Schools
WHAT:
Students at Broward County Public Schools South Broward High School and New River Middle School, as well as District administrators and School Board members, meet Discovery Education’s Chief Environmentalist, conservationist and educator Philippe Cousteau when he visits the schools for interactive assemblies on Tuesday, February 2. Cousteau’s appearances are part of a series of events recognizing the District’s outstanding achievement in reaching the milestone of one million digital educational videos viewed.
In addition to the school assemblies, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent James F. Notter will celebrate this achievement when he accepts a certificate commemorating this accomplishment from representatives of Discovery Education during a ceremony at the Broward County School Board meeting. Broward County Public Schools is one of only a handful of school systems in the nation to reach this milestone. Following the award presentation, Superintendent Notter will discuss the District’s strong commitment to engaging today’s students through the effective integration of digital content and educational technologies and District efforts to engage students in education through technology and build a competitive, tech-savvy, 21st Century workforce.
WHO:
Discovery Education’s Chief Environmentalist, conservationist and educator Philippe Cousteau, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent James F. Notter, School Board members, District administrators and educators, students and Discovery Education representatives.
WHEN/WHERE
South Broward High School
1901 North Federal Highway, Hollywood
8 a.m. Media Meet & Greet
8:50 a.m. Presentation by Philippe Cousteau
Broward County School Board Meeting
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center
600 SE Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Presentation of One Millionth View Certificate
11 a.m. Meeting
New River Middle School
300 Riverland Road, Fort Lauderdale
12:30 p.m. Media Meet & Greet
1:10 p.m. Presentation by Philippe Cousteau
CONTACTS:
Nadine Drew, Broward County Public Schools, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs
nadine.drew@browardschools.com, 754-321-2300
Stephen Wakefield, Discovery Education, Communications Manager
stephen_wakefield@discovery.com, 240-662-2893
About Philippe Cousteau
Philippe Cousteau is the son of Jan and Philippe Cousteau Sr. and the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Cousteau is continuing the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about the environment. Cousteau is Discovery Education’s Chief Environmentalist and the president of EarthEcho International, a non-profit environmental education and conservation organization founded by Philippe and his sister Alexandra in memory of their father.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Communications revolutionized television with Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at (www.discoveryeducation.com).
About the Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools is the nation’s sixth largest public school system and the largest fully accredited district with over 255,000 students in more than 280 schools and education centers. For more information about Broward County Public Schools, visit the District Web site at (www.browardschools.com).
Mark Your Calendar for the Magnet and Innovative Programs Showcase
November 15, 2009
Categories: General News
Students in Cambridge magnet program win awards from University of Cambridge International Exams
November 07, 2009
Categories: General News
Fort Lauderdale High School is proud to announce that 16 talented students have won awards from University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in recognition of their outstanding results in the June 2009 examination session.
The Brilliance in USA award program commends students who have excelled in their Cambridge International AS and A Level examinations. The Cambridge examinations are the world’s most popular international qualification, being recognized around the world as proof of academic achievement. Cambridge International A level exams are commensurate with 2nd year college level work and AS level exams are commensurate with 1st year of college work. Of the 16 students commended, three were awarded certificates at the A level.
Additionally, one AS level student, Melvin Washington, has won a Top in USA award for achieving the highest result in the country in the Cambridge International AS Level Environmental Management examination. It is a terrific achievement for Melvin Washington and the teachers at Fort Lauderdale High who helped make his success possible.
The Cambridge magnet program at Fort Lauderdale High is a pre-university program that includes independent research, creativity in problem solving, externally graded written exams, the opportunity to earn a Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma, and the opportunity to earn college credit. Fort Lauderdale High is located at 1600 NE 4th AVE in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, contact Nancy Green at 754-322-1100.
Showcase 2010 features Innovative Programs on December 2, 2009 at Broward County Convention Center
October 09, 2009
Categories: General News
PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOP FOR AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM AT SHOWCASE
Savvy Christmas shoppers usually embark to the retail stores beginning the day after Thanksgiving. With the economy in turmoil, parents have an opportunity to participate in a cost free type of shopping the following week. On Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 5pm – 9pm, parents and students will have the opportunity to shop for an innovative program. Various programs will be on hand including Nova Schools, Reassignments, Broward Virtual, and Magnet Programs. Interested in Performing & Visual Arts? How about Aviation, Pre-Law or Pre-Med? These are just a few of the areas of study offered as part of Broward County Public Schools magnet programs.
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, students and their parents are invited to the Broward County Convention Center to preview the wide variety of innovative programs available in Broward’s public schools. The convention center is located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The event will run 5-9 p.m. and is free to the public. The exposition-style event will present more than 40 magnet schools with displays, literature, hands-on and interactive activities, and information on everything from applications to transportation to reassignments. Computers will be available to parents so they can instantly apply on-line. Staff will be on hand to process application information for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students. In addition, translators will be available to help those parents who speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
All Broward resident students in grades K-12 are eligible to apply to an innovative program. Students applying to kindergarten must be five years old by September 1, 2010. Applicants to middle and high school magnet programs should bring a copy of their recent report card and standardized test scores (FCAT). Applications for the 2010/11 school year will be available and can also be submitted at Showcase 2010. The application deadline is February 17, 2010. For more information, log on to www.browardschoolsmagnetprograms.com or call the Innovative Programs Office at (754) 321-2380.