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Introduction
Miami Lakes Educational Center’s High School Division,
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, is located in the midst of the other buildings on
campus. This new state-of-the-art high school opened on
August 28, 2000 and was merged with the pre-existing
post-secondary facilities. This unique campus provides
students with a distinctive educational experience, which
is a progressive departure from the traditional high school.
The instructional program is developed around a student’s
career academy choice. Each academy has several specific
career pathways (programs of study), which prepare
students for college, post-secondary education, and
employment in their chosen area. Ninth grade students
must commit to an academy choice when they apply and
are asked to identify the career pathway in which they are
interested. Tenth grade students must select an academy
and a specific career pathway so they can begin the
core courses required for completion. Once a student
selects a career pathway, they are expected to remain in
their chosen program and complete the core curriculum.
Sample four-year plans are available from student services
personnel at the feeder schools and at Miami Lakes
Educational Center. Career pathway offerings are
contingent upon student enrollment. Required courses
are offered at the regular, honors and advanced
placement levels, as per the Course Code Directory.
Boundaries
The boundary for attendance at Miami Lakes Educational
Center (High School Division with transportation service
provided) includes the entire boundary for all Access Center
I High Schools: American, Carol City, Hialeah, Hialeah-
Miami Lakes, and Barbara Goleman.
(Students from other areas: See Transportation)
Transportation
Transportation with assigned neighborhood pick-up points
will be provided for students who live within the prescribed
boundaries, and more than two miles from campus. Secondary
students who do not reside within the school’s
boundaries are welcome to apply, but they must provide
their own transportation.
SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
Hours of Operation
Regular school hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents
should consult with teachers and administrators
about activities before and after school.
Approved Dress Code
The primary purpose of this institution is to prepare
students for employment and/or continued post-secondary
education. Therefore, students are required to wear attire
that is clean and appropriate while attending classes.
Items of dress that pose a risk to health and safety, create
objectionable noise, or create classroom disturbances are
prohibited. The following specific regulations must be
adhered to by all students:
No written messages, pictures or symbols on clothing that
portray ideas that are harmful to the health, safety and
welfare of students. e.g. messages which relate to drugs,
smoking, alcohol, sexual acts and profanity.
No micro-mini skirts or short-shorts will be allowed on
campus. No shorts of any kind are permitted in industrial
shop areas.
No tube-tops, see-through blouses (without a camisole),
bare back or bare midriff shirts, or sleeveless undershirts.
No hats are to be worn in the building except those that
are for religious purposes.
No sneakers, thongs, or open shoes of any type should be
worn in industrial shop areas (safety shoes are recommended).
Certain programs require that students wear uniforms and/
or safety apparel appropriate for the training area in which
they are enrolled.
Closed Campus
To enhance student safety, secondary students are not
permitted to leave the campus for lunch. They are
provided with a forty-minute lunch period and several
dining options. Free and reduced breakfast and lunches
are available to students who qualify.
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