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==History==
==History==
The school was established in 1987 as José Martí Middle School. It was converted to a magnet high school in August 2011, with 6th through 9th grades present in 2011-2012 school year. The 2013-2014 school year marked the first school year in which both the middle and high schools were converted to a whole magnet school.
The school was established in 1987 as José Martí Middle School. After [[Alberto M. Carvalho|the superintedent of M-DCPS]] opened a [[MAST Academy @ Homestead Medical Magnet|MAST in Homestead]], he decided to "franchise" MAST Academy]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Kathleen McGrory|url=http://martimiddle.dadeschools.net/MAST/News%20Article.html|title=Miami-Dade district ‘franchises’ popular schools|publisher=''Miami Herald''|date=May 22, 2011|accessdate=September 8, 2013}}</ref> Following this, José Martí was converted to a magnet high school in August 2011, with 6th through 9th grades present in 2011-2012 school year. The 2013-2014 school year marked the first school year in which both the middle and high schools were converted to a whole magnet school.


==Education==
==Education==

Revision as of 02:40, 9 September 2013

José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy
Location
Map
Hialeah
,
Florida

USA
Information
TypePublic middle & secondary magnet
Established1987
School districtMiami-Dade County Public Schools
PrincipalJosé Enriquez Jr.[1]
Grades6 - 12
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Silver, Navy Blue, White      
MascotSilver Knight
WebsiteJosé Martí MAST 6-12 Academy web site

José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy, also known as Martí MAST or MAST 3 is a magnet school incorporating grades 6 through 12 in Hialeah, Florida. Established in 1987 as José Martí Middle School, it introduced its magnet program with a high school expansion in 2011.

The school operates with an 8 periods, with 4 even-period classes on one day, and 4 odd-period classes on the other, to allow students to take extra electives.[2][3]

History

The school was established in 1987 as José Martí Middle School. After the superintedent of M-DCPS opened a MAST in Homestead, he decided to "franchise" MAST Academy]].[4] Following this, José Martí was converted to a magnet high school in August 2011, with 6th through 9th grades present in 2011-2012 school year. The 2013-2014 school year marked the first school year in which both the middle and high schools were converted to a whole magnet school.

Education

Edgar, MAST's Biology mascot.

As the MAST (Mathematics and Science Technology) name implies, the school centers its focus around mathematics and science classes.

Martí MAST integrates and combines the middle school and high school into one building.[1] The high school has three academies for its students to choose from: the Life Science Academy, the Physical Science Academy, and Mathematics/Computer Science.[5]

The school collaborates with several organizations, universities, and partners such as Florida International University, Zoo Miami, and the LARC Technical Institute.[6] The school is a "No Excuses University" school, as well, having even visited Florida International Univeristy as part of FIU and McDonald's initiative.[7]

The school connects with its students through social media outlets such as Twitter, Edmodo, and personal teacher websites.[8]

School grades

Martí Middle

Since the 2001-02 school year, José Martí Middle was consistent in scoring a "C" grade, achieving the grade 8 out of 12 years.[9]

School Year Grade
2001-02 C
2002-03 B
2003-04 C
2004-05
2005-06 A
2006-07 C
2007-08 B
2008-09
2009-10 C
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13

Martí MAST

In the short history of the MAST Academy, the school has never achieved a school grade lower than an "A".[10]

School year Grade
2011-12 A
2012-13

Notable people associated with Martí MAST

  • José Enriquez Jr., principal[1]
  • Ivette Diaz-Rubio, assistant principal[7]
  • Ms. Buttacavoli, assistant principal

References

  1. ^ a b c Ari Odzer (August 21, 2013). "Magnet School Options in South Florida". NBC Miami. Retrieved August 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Miami Dade County Public Schools Opens a New MAST Academy". Community Newspapers. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  3. ^ Isensee, Laura (August 23, 2011). "Students, teachers head back to class" (PDF). Miami Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  4. ^ Kathleen McGrory (May 22, 2011). "Miami-Dade district 'franchises' popular schools". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "High School Program". Martí MAST. Dadeschools.net. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "Our Partners". Mast 3. LARC Tech. Retrieved May 28, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Martin Haro (May 20, 2011). "FIU, McDonald's partner, welcome 'Future Class of 2019'". FIU News. Retrieved August 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Jose Marti MAST 6-12 (@josemartimast)". Twitter. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  9. ^ "Jose Marti Middle School 2013 Grade". Ledger Data. Retrieved September 6, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy 2013 Grade". Ledger Data. Retrieved September 6, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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