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The '''School for Advanced Studies''' (SAS) is a SACS accredited [[dual-enrollment]] [[secondary school]] in [[Miami, Florida]]. It is a part of the [[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]] System and is located at five campuses of [[Miami Dade College]]: Homestead campus, Kendall campus, North campus, West campus, and Wolfson campus.
The '''School for Advanced Studies''' (SAS) is a [[dual-enrollment]] [[secondary school]] in [[Miami, Florida]]. It is a part of the [[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]] System and is located at five campuses of [[Miami Dade College]]: Homestead campus, Kendall campus, North campus, West campus, and Wolfson campus. It is accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]].


== What is SAS? ==
== Overview ==
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SAS provides accelerated education for students in grades 11–12, allowing them to earn an associate's degree from Miami Dade College (MDC) concurrent with their last two years of high school.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies (SAS) |url=https://sasdreamfactory.net/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=School for Advanced Studies}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies (SAS) |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/miami-dade-county-public-schools/school-for-advanced-studies-sas-4861#students_teachers_section |website=U.S. News}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies to Hold Information Sessions in September and October 2023 |url=https://news.mdc.edu/press_release/school-for-advanced-studies-to-hold-information-sessions-in-september-and-october-2023/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=MDC News |language=en-US}}</ref>
SAS is a nationally recognized High school for students in grades 11-12. The model SAS follows particularly appeals scholars who are seeking acceleration and enhancement in their education. While finishing their last two years of high school, students simultaneously earn an Associate's Degree from Miami Dade College(MDC). This is an incredibly unique opportunity to strategically advance their educational journey and intake a rigorous curriculum.


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== Student eligibility ==
SAS works with Miami Dade College, alongside the district (MDCPS), to strive for a fostering, welcoming, and diverse environment for all students. Their goal is to enrich every students experience within the school and directly them in the world beyond the classroom as well.

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The School for Advanced Studies is an excellent choice for students seeking a conjunction of secondary and post-secondary education, both extremely critical stage of a scholars academic journey.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies (SAS) |url=https://sasdreamfactory.net/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://sasdreamfactory.net/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=sasdreamfactory.net}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies (SAS) |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/miami-dade-county-public-schools/school-for-advanced-studies-sas-4861#students_teachers_section |url-status=live |website=U.S. News}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=School for Advanced Studies to Hold Information Sessions in September and October 2023 |url=https://news.mdc.edu/press_release/school-for-advanced-studies-to-hold-information-sessions-in-september-and-october-2023/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=MDC News |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Who is eligible to apply? ==
Students interested in attending SAS must apply in the fall of their sophomore year.
Students interested in attending SAS must apply in the fall of their sophomore year.


Students must have:
Students must have:<ref name=":2" />


# A minimum 3.0 ''unweighted'' grade-point average (GPA)
# A minimum 3.0 unweighted grade-point average (GPA)
# Earned required exam scores (PERT or [[Accuplacer]])
# Earned required exam scores (PERT or [[Accuplacer]])
# Submitted the application on time and correctly
# Submitted the application on time and correctly
# Record of exemplary attendance
# Record of exemplary attendance


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== Campuses ==
Every applicant must understand the rigor and responsibility it takes to be part of this program. <ref name=":2" />
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Each campus holds different and unique components.
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== The 5 Campuses ==
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Each campus holds different components.


Locations:
Locations:


'''[[Homestead, Florida|Homestead]]''': 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030<ref>{{Cite web |title=Homestead Campus - Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/homestead/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
*'''[[Homestead, Florida|Homestead]]''': 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030<ref>{{Cite web |title=Homestead Campus - Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/homestead/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
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*'''[[Kendall, Florida|Kendall]]''': 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kendall Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/kendall/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>

'''[[Kendall, Florida|Kendall]]''': 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kendall Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/kendall/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
*'''North''': 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/north/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
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*'''West''': 3800 NW 115th Ave, Doral, FL 33178<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/west/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>

'''North''': 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/north/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
*'''Wolfson''': 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33132<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolfson Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/wolfson/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>

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'''West''': 3800 NW 115th Ave, Doral, FL 33178<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/west/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>

'''Wolfson''': 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33132


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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolfson Campus {{!}} Miami Dade College |url=https://www.mdc.edu/wolfson/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.mdc.edu}}</ref>
Curriculum:
Curriculum:
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|+11TH GRADE<ref name=":0" />
|+11th grade<ref name=":0" />
|'''Social Studies:'''
|'''Social Studies:'''
|AP American Government
|AP United States Government and Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
|AP United States History
|AP United States History
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|'''Language Arts:'''
|AP English Literature
|AP English Literature
|AP English Language
|AP English Language and Composition
|Great Books Honors
|Great Books Honors
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|'''Social Studies:'''
|AP American Government
|AP United States Government and Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
|AP United States History
|AP United States History
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|'''Language Arts:'''
|AP English Literature
|AP English Literature
|AP English Language
|AP English Language and Composition
|Great Books Honors
|Great Books Honors
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!Homestead
!Kendall
!Kendall
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|Coding
|Coding
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|Environmental
|Enviornmental
|Debate/Mock Trial
|Debate/Mock Trial
|English Honor Society
|English Honor Society
|Mu Alpha Theta
|Mu Alpha Theta
|Environmental
|Enviornmental
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|Gay Straight Alliance
|Gay Straight Alliance
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|Sports Ethusiasts
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== Curriculum ==
== Curriculum ==
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* [[AP United States History]]
* [[AP United States History]]
* [[AP American Government]]
* [[AP United States Government and Politics]]
* [[AP Macroeconomics]]
* [[AP Macroeconomics]]
* [[AP English Language and Composition]]
* [[AP English Language and Composition]]
* [[AP English Literature and Composition]]
* [[AP English Literature and Composition]]
* [[AP Precalculus|AP Pre-Calculus]]
* [[AP Precalculus|AP Pre-Calculus]]
* [[AP Calculus|AP Calculus AB]]<ref name=":0" />
* [[AP Calculus|AP Calculus AB]]
* [[AP Calculus BC]]<ref name=":0" />


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|+Student diversity<ref name=":1" />
|Minority Enrollment
|Minority enrollment
|92.5%
|92.5%
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|}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Gender Distribution<ref name=":1" />
|+Gender distribution<ref name=":1" />
|Female
|Female
|64%
|64%
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|}


==Awards and Honors==
==Awards and honors==
*Ranked #3 in the 2023-2024 Best U.S. High Schools
*Ranked #3 in the 2023-2024 Best U.S. High Schools<ref name=":1" /> by the [[U.S. News & World Report|U.S. News]] on Education
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best Florida High Schools
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best Florida High Schools<ref name=":1" /> by the U.S. News on Education
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best High Schools in the Miami, FL Area
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best High Schools in the Miami, FL Area<ref name=":1" /> by U.S. News on Education
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 High Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools District
*Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 High Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools District<ref name=":1" /> by U.S. News on Education
*2021 Great Schools College Success Award Recipient
*"A" Graded School by Florida Department of Education in 2021
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*Ranked #6 out of the top 2000 public senior high schools in the U.S. in a joint report by ''[[Newsweek]]'' and ''[[The Daily Beast]]'' in 2013, 2nd out of all Florida schools, and 1st out of all Miami schools<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mag.newsweek.com/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html |title=2013 America's Best High Schools - Newsweek |website=mag.newsweek.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011105012/http://mag.newsweek.com/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html |archive-date=2013-10-11}} </ref><ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383541/miami-dades-school-for-advanced.html Miami Dades school for advanced] ''Miami Herald'' May 6, 2013 {{dead link|date=June 2023}}</ref>
*Ranked #6 out of the top 2000 public senior high schools in the U.S. in a joint report by ''[[Newsweek]]'' and ''[[The Daily Beast]]'' in 2013, 2nd out of all Florida schools, and 1st out of all Miami schools<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mag.newsweek.com/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html |title=2013 America's Best High Schools - Newsweek |website=mag.newsweek.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011105012/http://mag.newsweek.com/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html |archive-date=2013-10-11}} </ref><ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383541/miami-dades-school-for-advanced.html Miami Dades school for advanced] ''Miami Herald'' May 6, 2013 {{dead link|date=June 2023}}</ref>
*7 May 2013 was declared as SAS Day in Miami-Dade County, signifying the 25-year anniversary of this nationally recognized high school.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mdc.edu/main/sas/activities/may_7_2013_designated_as_school_for_advanced_studies_day.aspx | title=School for Advanced Studies }}</ref>
*7 May 2013 was declared as SAS Day in Miami-Dade County, signifying the 25-year anniversary of this nationally recognized high school.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mdc.edu/main/sas/activities/may_7_2013_designated_as_school_for_advanced_studies_day.aspx | title=School for Advanced Studies }}</ref>
*Ranked #12 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by ''Newsweek'' in 2012, and 3rd out of all Florida schools on the list<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/best-high-schools-in-amer_n_1533635.html | work=Huffington Post | first=Emmeline | last=Zhao | title=Newsweek: Best High Schools In America 2012 | date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
*Ranked #12 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by ''Newsweek'' in 2012, and 3rd out of all Florida schools on the list<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/best-high-schools-in-amer_n_1533635.html | work=Huffington Post | first=Emmeline | last=Zhao | title=Newsweek: Best High Schools In America 2012 | date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
*Ranked #46 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by ''[[Newsweek]]'' in 2010, and 10th out of all Florida schools on the list<ref name="Newsweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools/profile.html?key=RJW_uqpjiAEGc-PVmFsYH3768UU&state=FL&year=2010&id=391&detailsKey=TGKcTDQBBfRZZhEVEHgq5Rb3v2U |title=Newsweek High School Profile Page|website=[[Newsweek]]|access-date=2011-09-25}}</ref>
*Ranked #46 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by ''[[Newsweek]]'' in 2010, and 10th out of all Florida schools on the list<ref name="Newsweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools/profile.html?key=RJW_uqpjiAEGc-PVmFsYH3768UU&state=FL&year=2010&id=391&detailsKey=TGKcTDQBBfRZZhEVEHgq5Rb3v2U |title=Newsweek High School Profile Page|website=[[Newsweek]]|access-date=2011-09-25}}</ref>
*Nominated for South Florida's Top Research Program in 2016

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Latest revision as of 03:01, 10 September 2024

School for Advanced Studies
Location
Miami
,
Florida

United States
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1988
School districtMiami-Dade County Public Schools
PrincipalOmar Monteagudo
Grades11–12
CampusUrban
Color(s)    White, Blue
MascotWhite tigers
WebsiteOfficial website

The School for Advanced Studies (SAS) is a dual-enrollment secondary school in Miami, Florida. It is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System and is located at five campuses of Miami Dade College: Homestead campus, Kendall campus, North campus, West campus, and Wolfson campus. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Overview

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SAS provides accelerated education for students in grades 11–12, allowing them to earn an associate's degree from Miami Dade College (MDC) concurrent with their last two years of high school.[1][2][3]

Student eligibility

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Students interested in attending SAS must apply in the fall of their sophomore year.

Students must have:[3]

  1. A minimum 3.0 unweighted grade-point average (GPA)
  2. Earned required exam scores (PERT or Accuplacer)
  3. Submitted the application on time and correctly
  4. Record of exemplary attendance

Campuses

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Each campus holds different and unique components.

Locations:

  • Homestead: 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030[4]
  • Kendall: 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176[5]
  • North: 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167[6]
  • West: 3800 NW 115th Ave, Doral, FL 33178[7]
  • Wolfson: 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33132[8]

Curriculum:

11th grade[1]
Social Studies: AP United States Government and Politics

AP Macroeconomics

AP United States History Constitutional Law Honors
Research: Research 1 Honors
Language Arts: AP English Literature AP English Language and Composition Great Books Honors
Mathematics: AP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
12th grade[1]
Social Studies: AP United States Government and Politics

AP Macroeconomics

AP United States History Constitutional Law Honors
Research: Research 2 Honors Internship
Language Arts: AP English Literature AP English Language and Composition Great Books Honors
Mathematics: AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC


Clubs[1]
Homestead Kendall North West Wolfson
Arts/Gaming Art Art Chess Art
Black Student Union Chess Black Student Union FBLA Black Student Union
Culinary Arts Coding Mental Health Literary Magazine Coding
Environmental Debate/Mock Trial English Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta Environmental
Gay Straight Alliance Gay Straight Alliance Gay Straight Alliance English Honor Society Feeding South Florida
Literary Magazine Literary Magazine Hispanic heritage Model UN Hispanic Heritage
Mu Alpha Theta Model UN Math and Coding Science Honor Society Jewish Student Union
National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Student Government Association Performing and Fine Arts
Newspaper Science Honor Society Medical Technology Students Mock Trial
Student Government Association Women of Tomorrow Women of Tomorrow Wild West Artistry Sports Ethusiasts

Curriculum

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Only offer Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Enrollment Courses

Advanced Placement Courses

Demographics

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Student diversity[2]
Minority enrollment 92.5%
Hispanic 82.7%
White 7.5%
Asian 6.0%
Black 3.0%
Two or more races 0.8%
Gender distribution[2]
Female 64%
Male 36%

Awards and honors

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  • Ranked #3 in the 2023-2024 Best U.S. High Schools[2] by the U.S. News on Education
  • Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best Florida High Schools[2] by the U.S. News on Education
  • Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 Best High Schools in the Miami, FL Area[2] by U.S. News on Education
  • Ranked #1 in the 2023-2024 High Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools District[2] by U.S. News on Education
  • Ranked #6 out of the top 2000 public senior high schools in the U.S. in a joint report by Newsweek and The Daily Beast in 2013, 2nd out of all Florida schools, and 1st out of all Miami schools[9][10]
  • 7 May 2013 was declared as SAS Day in Miami-Dade County, signifying the 25-year anniversary of this nationally recognized high school.[11]
  • Ranked #12 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek in 2012, and 3rd out of all Florida schools on the list[12]
  • Ranked #46 out of 30,000+ public senior high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek in 2010, and 10th out of all Florida schools on the list[13]
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "School for Advanced Studies (SAS)". School for Advanced Studies. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "School for Advanced Studies (SAS)". U.S. News.
  3. ^ a b "School for Advanced Studies to Hold Information Sessions in September and October 2023". MDC News. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Homestead Campus - Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Kendall Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  6. ^ "North Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  7. ^ "West Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Wolfson Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  9. ^ "2013 America's Best High Schools - Newsweek". mag.newsweek.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013.
  10. ^ Miami Dades school for advanced Miami Herald May 6, 2013 [dead link‍]
  11. ^ "School for Advanced Studies".
  12. ^ Zhao, Emmeline (21 May 2012). "Newsweek: Best High Schools In America 2012". Huffington Post.
  13. ^ "Newsweek High School Profile Page". Newsweek. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
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