Robert Morgan Educational Center
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| Motto | Occasus nostrum vela ut excellentia -- Setting our Sails to Excellence |
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| Established | August 2002 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Greg Zawyer |
| Students | 2,500 students |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Burgundy and Gold |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| School Hours | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Average Class Size | 32 |
Robert Morgan Educational Center, sometimes denoted RMEC, is a secondary school located at 18180 SW 122nd Avenue in Miami, Florida. As a magnet school, Robert Morgan sports the juxtaposition of a vocational training and classical learning environment that is unique to other schools in its region. In April 2007, Robert Morgan Educational Center received regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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[edit] Curriculum and The Academies
[edit] Academies
[edit] Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT)
The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) prepares students for hospitality and tourism careers with a focus on business marketing and management. AOHT is affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF); DECA, an Association of Marketing Students; and The American Hotel and Lodging Association. The program provides training for entry-level management positions in lodging, food service, time travel, tourism, and sporting/entertainment events.
[edit] Design Arts & Entertainment
- Commercial Art Technology
- Graphic Animation
- TV Production
The Design Arts & Entertainment Academy represents the wave of the future. Students will be involved in multimedia activities such as live broadcasting, commercial art, and graphic animation. Hands on experience will prepare students for careers in design arts and television. WRMN8 (T.V. Production) is the school's news station.
[edit] Engineering
- Architectural Design(Not available at the moment due to school budget cuts)
- Engineering Technology
The Engineering Academy presents technology in the fields of Engineering and Architecture. Students with an interest in math and science have the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents and abilities through this academy.
[edit] Health Sciences
- Medical Services (Includes: Dental Aide, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Sports Medicine)
- Veterinary Assisting
The Health Sciences Academy offers a multitude of programs designed to meet the interests of any student interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The programs are designed to fulfill predicted critical shortage areas in the health services industry. Modern equipment, school site working labs, and high level math and science courses provide students with a background to meet today’s medical needs.
[edit] Information Technology & Business Services
- Computer Electronics Technology
- International Business
Information Technology & Business Services students will be eligible for the latest certification in Cisco networking and computer hardware systems such as A+ certification . Students may choose from fields such as Computer Electronics Technology, and International Business.
[edit] Performing, Recording, & Visual Arts
- Band (Music for Stage & Screen)
- Chorus
- Dance
- Theatre Arts
- Piano
- Sound & Recording Engineering
- Strings (Orchestra)
- Visual Arts
Students enrolled in this academy will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge in the rapidly growing area of arts and entertainment. This academy is geared towards live stage performance and the performing arts.
[edit] Specialty Service Industries
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
The Specialty Service Industries Academy covers three diverse strands that have been identified as growth areas in the 21st century. It offers rigorous curriculum in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Early Childhood Education, which provides students opportunities for success in these service industries.
[edit] Technical Career Services
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Major Appliance Technology
- Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES)
The School-to-Career Initiative is exemplified in the Technical Career Services Academy. Students will be given hands-on experience with the mechanical and technological aspects of careers in each strand.
[edit] Advanced Placement
The AP courses offered for the 2008-2009 school year are:
AP American History
AP Art History
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Economics
AP Human Geography
AP Music Theory
AP Physics
AP Probability & Statistics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP World History
[edit] Demographics
Robert Morgan is 57% Hispanic, 21% Black, 20% White non-Hispanic, and 2% Asian. [1]
[edit] Activities
Class trips
Senior-Junior trip
Class shirts
Senior hoodies
United Way
Fundraising
Clubs (DFY-IT, Environmental Club, Book Club,Computer Club(not available due to budgets), French Club, French Honor Society, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Amnesty International, O Ambassadors, Basketball Club, Science Honor Society, Chess Club, Thespian Honor Society)
- 2009-2010: The RMEC Thespians went to the Florida Theatre Conference in Lakeland, Florida, and earned an Excellent rating on the show, "Edgar Allan Poe." Three weeks later, they went to the district One Acts Competition with the same show and earned 9 awards(being Best Set Design, Best Program/Playbill, and 5 All-Star Cast Awards), straight Superior ratings, and Critic's Choice.
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