From
Mrs. Sandy Baron, Magnet Lead Teacher
The
students who are accepted into the Magnet Arts program
at South Miami Middle Community School center for the
Arts are guided through their specific arts education
with the above quote as their main focus. Our teachers
are constantly working to advance the students in their
commitment to their art, as well as being supportive of
their academic instruction. Our teachers' talent and commitment,
along with our students' energy, excitement, and enthusiasm
makes for amazing results. The support and cooperation
we receive from our administration, faculty, and staff
creates an environment of respect, admiration and success.
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Program
Highlights
•
Fully equipped art, music, dance and production studios
• Professional visiting artists and teachers
• Intensive arts training and enhanced performance
skills
• A 460 seat auditorium for performances
• Integrated computer technology curriculum
• Full-time academic gifted program and advanced classes
• After-school care and tutorial programs
• ESOL and ESE classes
• Involved Parent Booster Group.
• Field trips throughout the United States
Commitment
South
Miami Middle is committed to the middle school concept of
promoting success for each student. In addition to excellent
academic instruction, students obtain professional training
in art, broadcast arts, dance, music, photography and theatre.
Talented students spend two consecutive hours each day absorbed
in the theory and practice of their arts' discipline. As
a result of this intensive training, students can successfully
compete and many are accepted to Arts magnets programs at
the high school level.
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Admission
Requirements
•
Recommendation from teacher in student's current school
• Minimum conduct average of 3.0 preferred
• Minimum academic average of 2.5 preferred
• Excellent school attendance
• Personal interview
• Audition
• Agreement of understanding by students and parents
• Transportation agreement
• Strong interest in the Visual and Performing Arts
Selection
Process
Students
are selected to the Center for the Arts at South Miami Middle
through an application and audition process. Students audition
for one discipline. The audition process is based on talent,
potential and maturity.
Apply
Early!
Our reputation for excellence, combined with our limited
space, means that the Center for the Arts at South Miami
Middle is in great demand. To apply, request the application
of your child's choice through the school's magnet program.
Applications are available in October and will be accepted
through January 15, 2009 for the following school year.
For more information, please call our magnet secretary at
305.661.3481.
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