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| School for Advanced Studies | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1988 |
| School district | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Principal | Omar Monteagudo |
| Grades | 11–12 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | White, Blue |
| Mascot | White Tigers |
| Website | Official website |
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.
Overview
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.
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.
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.[1][2][3]
Student eligibility
Students interested in attending SAS must apply in the fall of their sophomore year.
Students must have:
- A minimum 3.0 unweighted grade-point average (GPA)
- Earned required exam scores (PERT or Accuplacer)
- Submitted the application on time and correctly
- Record of exemplary attendance
Every applicant must understand the rigor and responsibility it takes to be part of this program. [3]
Campuses
Each campus holds different 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:
| Social studies: | AP American Government
AP Macroeconomics |
AP United States History | Constitutional Law Honors |
| Research: | Research 1 Honors | ||
| Language arts: | AP English Literature | AP English Language | Great Books Honors |
| Mathematics: | AP Pre-Calculus | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
| Social sudies: | AP American Government
AP Macroeconomics |
AP United States History | Constitutional Law Honors |
| Research: | Research 2 Honors | Internship | |
| Language arts: | AP English Literature | AP English Language | Great Books Honors |
| Mathematics: | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
| 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 |
| Enviornmental | Debate/Mock Trial | English Honor Society | Mu Alpha Theta | Enviornmental |
| 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
Only offer Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Enrollment Courses
Advanced Placement Courses
- AP United States History
- AP American Government
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB[1]
Demographics
| Minority Enrollment | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 82.7% |
| White | 7.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Black | 3.0% |
| Two or more races | 0.8% |
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Awards and honors
- 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
- 2021 Great Schools College Success Award Recipient
- "A" Graded School by Florida Department of Education in 2021
- 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]
- Nominated for South Florida's Top Research Program in 2016
Student excellence
Multiple articles and news chapters have been done on significantly successful scholars who made an impact both within the program and the world beyond; This is an example of a stellar alumni, Andrea Pita.
Ms. Pita attended SAS West from 2021-2023, recently graduated and is now attending the University of Chicago. During her time at SAS, she received many awards and recognitions for the extensive work she contributed to children who have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. She founded a non-profit organization, The Anxiety Kids, which raised over $80,000 for the Nicklaus Children's Hospital located in Miami. Pita organized several drives gathering supplies such as toys, school supplies, and hygiene products; Collectively donating it to the hospital. Beyond her organization, she continuously advocated for mental health; For example, at West campus, she founded the "Mindfulness Club" which was designed with the purpose of discussing positive psychology, and hosting meditation sessions.
Ms. Andrea Pita is a recognizable scholar throughout the community and a wonderful example of the environment SAS fosters. [14]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "School for Advanced Studies (SAS)". sasdreamfactory.net. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e f g "School for Advanced Studies (SAS)". U.S. News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "School for Advanced Studies to Hold Information Sessions in September and October 2023". MDC News. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Homestead Campus - Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Kendall Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "North Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "West Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Wolfson Campus | Miami Dade College". www.mdc.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "2013 America's Best High Schools - Newsweek". mag.newsweek.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013.
- ^ Miami Dades school for advanced Miami Herald May 6, 2013 [dead link]
- ^ "School for Advanced Studies".
- ^ Zhao, Emmeline (21 May 2012). "Newsweek: Best High Schools In America 2012". Huffington Post.
- ^ "Newsweek High School Profile Page". Newsweek. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ Gomez, Juan S. (15 September 2022). "SAS West Student Making A Difference As Mental Health Advocate". The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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