- Mater Academy Charter School
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Established August 2003 Type Charter Principal Judith Q. Marty Students 4000 Grades 6-12 Location Hialeah Gardens,Florida, Florida, United States District Miami-Dade Public Schools Campus Suburban Colors Green & Gold Mascot Lions School hours 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM Average class size 20 Website Mater Academy Charter Schools Mater Academy Charter School is located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. Principal Judith C. Marty opened the school in 2003 and has been since been praised as one of the best charter school principles in America. Mater Academy has won numerous awards, including the Silver Medal from "US News and World Report's America's Best High Schools" and College Board's 2011 Inspiration Award.
In the 2008-2009 school year, the Middle, High, and Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy divisions all received an "A" rating in the state's FCAT examination, making it one of the best schools in the state and acting business.[1]
The Mater Arts and Entertainment Academy division emphasizes career seeking students.[citation needed]
As of June 6, 2008, work has started to replace the band room, athletics department and the white tent area with a 3 story building to serve for the same purpose.[citation needed]
Apart from the excellent academics, Mater Academy offers a dazzling array These courses are taught by faculty members with teaching experience and qualifications in their respective areas.
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mater annnex
In the beginning of 2007, Mater Academy Charter School completed a separate three-floor building called the Mater Annex, sometimes called "The New Building". It consists of a multi-purpose auditorium and larger classrooms. Classes such as Guitar, Chorus, Keyboard, Civics, U.S. History, Pre-Algebra, and Reading are held there. This building is also where the Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy is housed.
Since June 6, 2008, work has started to replace the band room, athletics department and the white tent area with a 3 story building to serve for the same purpose. Extra class rooms and a permanent roof are the prominent changes to the area. The building has finished just in time to start the school year of 2009-2010.
Recognitions
Best High Schools 2008 by U.S. News & World Report analyzed academic, enrollment data from more than 18,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. These top schools were placed into gold, silver, or bronze medal categories with Mater Academy begin placed in the "Silver Medal" category.[2]
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- Mater Academy Charter Schools
- Mater Academy Middle/High Charter School
- Mater Academy Charter Elementary School
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Categories:- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Educational institutions established in 2003
- High schools in Miami-Dade County
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