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Students receive practice in grammar mechanics and writing skills in conjunction with reading instruction. In English classes, there is an emphasis on the reading/writing connection. Students are afforded opportunities to utilize their creative and critical thinking skills by engaging in creative and expository writing activities. |
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A targeted goal of the mathematics department is to improve standardized test scores. To do a more effective job in obtaining this goal, the department has been divided into three content areas. The first area deals strictly with skills reinforcement. The second content area is one that focuses on the FCAT. This area will help to prepare students to enter upper level mathematics. The main focus will be geometry, spatial sense and algebraic thinking. The third area, considered as upper level, will target students who have needs for solid mathematics concepts. This area will also prepare students to enter post-secondary education and/or the work force. |
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The science department provides students with opportunities to develop and enhance technology skills by using various media and computer-related science programs. Additionally, students acquire an awareness of new discoveries in science. Students engage in hands-on laboratory classes and use science process skills to create models and solve problems. Due to the uniqueness of the COPE Center, our science department emphasizes the overall care of the human body and the importance of a safe, wholesome physical environment. |
 Social
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The social studies department teachers instruct students in diversified grouped classes, grades six through twelve. Courses are offered in geography, civics, United States history, world history, American history, American government and economics. |
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The fulfillment of a community service is a MDCPS graduation requirement. Each student must complete an authorized community service project before he/she has met full graduation requirement status. The project can be completed at any time between grades 9 and 12. For students working toward the Florida Academic Scholars certificate or the Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction or Silver Tassel, a minimum of 75 hours of service is required. In order to be validated and authorized, each student must complete the project proposal and procedures. This proposal is available with the American government and economics instructor. |
 Vocational Education |
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The vocational education curriculum offers introductory
exploratory, exceptional and regular courses. The department
sets high standards for providing work-based learning. As a
result, it prepares students to enter the workforce and
successfully participate in a rapidly changing, culturally
diverse global society by using human and technological
resources in the school environment, in the community and
family setting. |
 Other
Course Offerings(Art-Exceptional Student Education-Parenting-Physical Education) |
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Other course offerings provide students with the freedom to express thoughts and ideas through creativity. Students gain knowledge and skills that will promote and enhance individual lifestyles that enable them to function in society as productive and responsible citizens and parents.  |
The
philosophy of the department is to promote an atmosphere
which stimulates students to experience achievement and
success while, at the same time, encourages creativity. All
of the teachers instruct students in heterogeneously grouped
classes in grades six through twelve.