In 2012 the Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration magnet is celebrating its 10th anniversary. When the Broward County School Board changed boundaries for South Plantation, 450 incoming freshmen were sent to western schools. The magnet was formed to bring in students from all over the county to study science. Currently 530 students focus their college-preparatory curriculum on science and technology. For the last six years acceptance to the magnet has been by random selection since there are more qualified applications than spaces are available.

    The Magnet Schools of America organization named the Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration program a national Magnet School of Excellence in 2008, 2009, 2011, and we are waiting for the current awards to be announced. The Fairchild Challenge team has been the overall winner of the Challenge the last four years, outscoring teams from Dade and Broward counties. The Solar Knights have won the National Solar Car Challenge and have been Runner-Up twice.
    
    The anniversary will be celebrated at the Green Gala in May which honors Youth Environmental Stewardship. Hopefully 10 graduating seniors will receive scholarships at the event indicating their academic and community service for the magnet. Donations can be made online using PayPal below or sent to the school.

Please enjoy some of our photos of First Place in the Wreath by Emily Gati, First Place in Men's and Women's Fashions, and our Fairchild Challenge Drama team.

Thank you to all those who attended our Magnet Program's second General Meeting by Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (the Magnet Program's Booster Club).  We would also like to give a special thanks to all the Seniors that shared their Senior Projects in progress.

Our final General Meeting date has been changed to Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Magnet Amphitheater.  Therefore, please mark your calendars and attend our final General Meeting of the 2011-2012 school year.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Make a difference by sharing your stories and experiences in the Magnet world.  Your insight is the most valuable tool.  Join us at the South Area Office, 1643 N. Harrison Parkway - Bldg. H, in Sunrise between 9:30 am to 11:00 am on April 11, 2012 -OR- you can participate without leaving the comforts of your home, office, or other surroundings by simply dialing 754.321.0810 and enter the Meeting ID: 981200 when instructed.  If you are interested in being a Magnet Parent Advisory Representative for South Plantation's Magnet Program, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Culpepper at Alyce.Culpepper@browardschools.com.

The Magnet Parent Handbook helps parents navigate through South Plantation High while providing tips to help their children become successful magnet students.  Please click on the pdf files below and note each section is in book format.

Activity buses are for magnet students who participate in after-school activities: sports, clubs, tutoring, activities, and so on. The buses leave promptly at 5 p.m. on the north side of the school (usual bus loop). Students will ride a bus that corresponds to the route they take to and from school.

First students need to obtain a current Activity Bus Pass for 2011-2012 from the magnet office. Each day the student wants to ride a bus, the student must sign up in the magnet office by 12:30 p.m. to make sure a bus will be available to ride home. If no student signs up for a specific route (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000) then no bus will be at the school.

Each student will go one of the days according to their class period.

February 28, 2012 (Tuesday)    Flagler Museum (Humanities Seniors)

March 26, 2012 (Monday)         International Game Fishing Hall of Fame (Freshmen)
March 27, 2012 (Tuesday)        International Game Fishing Hall of Fame (Freshmen)
March 28, 2012 (Wednesday)    International Game Fishing Hall of Fame (Freshmen)

Please also click on the Events tab at the upper right hand corner, then go to Field Trips for additional information.

Parents can pay for trips in cash or use a credit card online at www.southplantationhigh.net - we wish trips were free but we are able to keep costs lower because our parents and teachers work a concession stand at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.

Please click on the appropriate pdf below for testing date information.