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Town of Surfside September 9, 2013

Town of Surfside September 9, 2013. Marine Academy of Science and Technology: A magnet high school founded on the successful MAST Academy Concept in cooperation with Florida International University.

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Town of Surfside September 9, 2013

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  1. Town of Surfside September 9, 2013

  2. Marine Academy of Science and Technology: • A magnet high school founded on the successful MAST Academy Concept in cooperation with Florida International University. • Students and faculty work in conjunction with FIU, their faculty and facilities to create a unique high school experience. • Housed at FIU, Biscayne Bay Campus • 89 Freshmen, currently enrolled • Marine Biology and Environmental Science Focus Program

  3. Rigorous Honors and Advanced Placement Courses • Dynamic face-to-face and blended instruction • Online courses through Florida Virtual School (FVS) • Community based projects • Opportunities for in-house college tours, internships and field trips. Program

  4. Small school setting • College ambiance • Dual-enrollment courses @FIU • Advanced Academics in a flexible learning environment • Career and real world preparation • Technology rich learning opportunities. Partnership with FIU

  5. Currently accommodated in FIU classrooms • Site for future permanent building tentatively identified on FIU campus • School would serve approximately 1,100 students • Students would share some FIU facilities • Portable classrooms would serve as transition space during construction • Estimated project budget approximately $22M • Design/construction timeline: 24 to 30 months Facilities

  6. School-age children residing in Town of Surfside • Approximate number of students, grades 6 through 12, currently attending Miami-Dade County public schools: 311 Demographics

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