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No Recommendation Letter Required
Magnet Application Process: Fill out the magnet application completely including contact information and student ID numbers. You can choose up to five magnet schools. One of those has to be TERRA Environmental Research Institute. Complete the application online at http://choice.dadeschools.net.
Application Available: Thursday, October 1ST, 2009 Application Deadline: Friday, January 15TH, 2010 Middle School Presentations: October 1ST, 2009 – December 17TH, 2009
Magnet Presentations at TERRA Environmental Research Institute: Public Schools: November 7, 2009 at 10:00am Private Schools and/or Charter Schools: December 5, 2009 at 10:00am
Application Requirements: Students applying for admission to TERRA Environmental Research Institute must have the following: 1. Have taken and successfully completed Earth/Space Science and Algebra I prior to entering 9th grade. 2. Have excellent Science and Math grades with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. 3. Have no conduct grade lower than a C. 4. Have an excellent attendance and disciplinary record.
Students applying from a private or charter school must provide TERRA with a copy of the student transcripts prior to January 31, 2010 so that an appropriate evaluation of the student can be made.
Acceptance Letter: Admissions decisions will be mailed March 11, 2010. The deadline to accept or decline is March 31, 2010. Accepted students will be invited by mail to attend an orientation assembly.
FAQ’s Magnet Programs: Magnet programs/schools are schools of choice that offer unique courses of study focusing on students’ special interests, talents and abilities. As part of the public school system, magnet programs/schools are provided at no cost to eligible students. The magnet programs available at our school are: Environmental Research and Field Studies Biomedical Research Robotics and Engineering Technology
Who is Eligible to Attend a Magnet Program/School? Application to magnet programs/schools is open to all school age children who either attend or are eligible to attend a Miami-Dade County Public School.
Why Should My Child Attend A Magnet Program/School? Magnet programs/schools offer enhanced educational opportunities for students. The different themes offered at our school offer choices designed to meet students’ interests. The goals of magnet programs/schools are to provide an excellent educational opportunity for students and to facilitate collaboration, research and cooperation.
When Do I Apply for Admission to TERRA Environmental Research Institute? Applications for TERRA Environmental Research Institute for the 2010-2011 school year will be available through our website http://choice.dadeschools.net from October 1, 2009 through January 15, 2010.
How Are Students Selected for a Magnet Program/School? Once a completed application is received, eligibility is determined by the magnet program/school based on a variety of factors. When the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of spaces available a random selection is used for student selection. Is Transportation Provided to TERRA Environmental Research Institute? TERRA Environmental Research Institute is a commuter school and therefore no Miami-Dade County Public School Bus Service is provided for the students attending our school. Are Sports and Clubs Offered at TERRA? A variety of group sports are offered at TERRA including but not limited to Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and Baseball. Clubs are provided according to student interested. We participate in many of the honor society and academic clubs. Are Uniforms Required at TERRA? TERRA Environmental Research Institute is a full uniform school. Students are expected to wear their official school uniforms and school ID’s at all times while on the school campus. TERRA Environmental Research Institute is located at: 11005 SW 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
For more information, visit us at http://greenschool.dadeschools.net or contact the Magnet Office: Phone (305) 412-5800 Email cbrodermann@dadeschools.net
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