Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, began his school tour while students were still relishing their last Sunday of summer break. Carvalho’s stops included schools where new choice programs are being inaugurated for the benefit of students.
On Sunday, August 23, Carvalho visited Miami Central Senior High School’s new magnet programs in Trade and Logistics and an iPrep academy. Shortly after, Carvalho visited Key Biscayne K-8 Center to inspect improvements made possible by the General Obligation Bond and a newly constructed classroom wing at MAST Academy on the Rickenbacker Causeway. Carvalho ended his day at his own school where he serves as principal at the iPrep Academy.
The Superintendent continued his visits the following day, the first day back to school, with an early start at 5:20 a.m. to share breakfast and words of encouragement with bus drivers at the John H. Schee Transportation Center. Carvalho then boarded a bus en route to his first school of the 2015-2016 school year, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, to check on the school’s new magnet programs in National Security Intelligence Studies.
Hialeah-Miami Lakes (HML) was the next school on Carvalho’s route with a pit stop to the new Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Magnet. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School. Miami Carol City Senior High School, and Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School all received visits from Carvalho throughout the day before the Superintendent finished the first day of school, like the day before, back at his home school, iPrep Academy.
HML Principal, Eric Acosta, said “Superintendent Carvalho is a great supporter of Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High and our community. His visits on the first day of school is another testament to his commitment to our students, teachers and parents.”
HML and Goleman, two local feeder pattern high schools for students in the Miami Lakes community and surrounding areas, have introduced magnet programs that will continue to enhance and facilitate learning for students.
Goleman has introduced a one-of-a-kind National Security Intelligence Magnet program that will work in conjunction with the Florida Bureau of Investigation, Miami Division.
HML’s Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Magnet continues to build on preparation for students outside of high school when gearing up for post-secondary education and career options.
“This is an exciting time to be a student at HML,” said Acosta. “Student performance is at an all-time high and we continue to add innovative programs designed to prepare students for an ever-evolving and complex world. Our new Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Magnet incorporates the latest technology and dynamic teaching, all in a 21st century learning environment.
“On the heels of our first ever designation as a National Magnet School of Distinction, we have added dance and drama to the curriculum. This year promises to be filled with opportunities for our students, as we continue to be a beacon of hope in our community.”