Robert Morgan Educational Center

Infobox Secondary school
name = Robert Morgan Educational Center

district = Miami-Dade County Public Schools
principal = Greg Zawyer
type = Public Secondary
motto = "Occasus nostrum vela ut excellentia"
-- Setting our Sails to Excellence
established = August 2002
city = Miami
state = Florida
country = U.S.
enrollment = 2,349 students
grades = 9–12
campus = Suburban
mascot = Pirates
colors = Burgundy and Gold
free_label_1 = School Hours
free_1 = 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
free_label_2 = Average Class Size
free_2 = 33

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.Starting of the 08-09 school year RMEC is an "A" school. In April 2007, Robert Morgan Educational Center received regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Curriculum and The Academies

Academies

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, travel, tourism, and sporting/entertainment events.

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 with our state of the art equipment will prepare students for careers in design arts and television. WRMN8 (T.V. Production) is the school's news station. In 2007, WRMN8 Sports Reporter Chris Green debuted the all news iPatch News, an online news site, modeled after those of professional news stations.

Engineering

*Architectural Design
*Engineering Technology

The Engineering Academy presents the cutting edge of 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.

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. Our programs are designed to fulfill predicted critical shortage areas in the health services industry. State of the art equipment, school site working labs, and high level math and science courses provide students with a well rounded background to meet today’s medical needs.

Information Technology & Business Services

*Computer Electronics Technology
*International Business

Information Technology & Business Services students will be eligible for the latest certification innetwork and computer hardware systems. Students may choose from exciting and profitable fields such as Computer Electronics Technology, and International BusinessJEZZ

Performing, Recording, & Visual Arts

*Band (Music for Stage & Screen)
*Chorus
*Dance
*Drama
*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.

pecialty 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.

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 while maintaining high academic standards. Within the framework set by industry and government, this academy offers a curriculum that meets the needs of the participants and the growing industry.

Advanced Placement

The AP courses offered for the 2007-2008 school year are:

AP 2-D Art (Drawing)
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 French Language
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics^
AP Music Theory
AP Probability & Statistics
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP World History

Organizations

*Amnesty International
*DFYIT
*National Honor Society
*Science National Honor Society
*Gay-Straight Alliance
*Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society)
*Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society)
*Technology Student Association (TSA)
*Odyssey of the Mind
*SECME
*Health Occupations Students of America
*Young Republicans
*Young Democrats
*Thespians
* [http://www.sociedadhonorariahispanica.org/ Spanish Honor Society/Spanish Club]
*Geography Team
*Bible Club
*Book Club
*Fight Club
*Film Club
*Environmental Club
*Future Farmers of America

ee also

*Education in the United States
*Robert Morgan

External links

* [http://www.dadeschools.net/ Miami-Dade County Public Schools]