CAMP EVERGLADES 2011
Magnet Students Attend Camp Everglades
More than 150 freshmen new to the Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Magnet Program at South Plantation had their first taste of high school life, Aug. 11, at Camp Everglades 2011. The Everglades Foundation in Miami, a partner with the magnet, created a video about the camp for its membership.
During the orientation program, the students met their classmates who came from 28 different middle and private schools throughout Broward County. Teachers were on hand to prepare the newcomers for the academic rigors of high school. Coaches, cheerleaders and band members encouraged the freshmen to become involved in extracurricular activities.
Students were oriented with school procedures and the actual layout of the building through a scavenger hunt. After lunch, the freshmen conducted their first magnet water testing labs analyzing the water in the nearby canal. Later, they participated in team-building activities using the low ropes program. At the end of the day, they set academic goals for their first year of high school. Parents joined the camp at 6:30 p.m. for a dessert reception to meet the teachers and learn more about the magnet.
Twenty-four upperclassmen were counselors who worked with the freshmen during the camp under the guidance of teacher Matt Zealy, the camp director.
CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO GALLERY OF CAMP EVERGLADES 2011 ...
More than 150 freshmen new to the Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Magnet Program at South Plantation had their first taste of high school life, Aug. 11, at Camp Everglades 2011. The Everglades Foundation in Miami, a partner with the magnet, created a video about the camp for its membership.
During the orientation program, the students met their classmates who came from 28 different middle and private schools throughout Broward County. Teachers were on hand to prepare the newcomers for the academic rigors of high school. Coaches, cheerleaders and band members encouraged the freshmen to become involved in extracurricular activities.
Students were oriented with school procedures and the actual layout of the building through a scavenger hunt. After lunch, the freshmen conducted their first magnet water testing labs analyzing the water in the nearby canal. Later, they participated in team-building activities using the low ropes program. At the end of the day, they set academic goals for their first year of high school. Parents joined the camp at 6:30 p.m. for a dessert reception to meet the teachers and learn more about the magnet.
Twenty-four upperclassmen were counselors who worked with the freshmen during the camp under the guidance of teacher Matt Zealy, the camp director.
CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO GALLERY OF CAMP EVERGLADES 2011 ...
NATIONAL SOLAR CAR RACING 2011
- Mangrove Outreach: Marine Science students work with Fabien Cousteau's Plant a Fish foundation to restore mangroves along Florida's coast. They collect propagules, grow seedlings in the school nursery and then replant mangroves in the Spring. Governor proclaimed October 1, 2010 as "Florida Mangrove Day." Elisabeth Jacobi is the teacher.
- Solar Irrigation: The 12 gardens created by the Botany students use nature for irrigation. Decorated rain barrels collect the water and a solar-powered pump, designed by a former student, runs the sprinklers and drip system.
- Recycle-Reuse-Reduce: Several groups at SPHS coordinate recycling. Student Government representatives collect paper on a weekly bases throughout the school. Magnet students recycle bottles (glass and plastic) and cans at school and athletic events. Blue recycling containers are found throughout the school.
- Community Outreach: ER (Everglades Restoration) Ambassadors explain water conservation to children and adults. They work at schools and weekend events such as Water Matters Day.
- Marine Science hosts elementary students at Environmental Day. Children travel through 12 stations including a touch tank.
- The Jr. Solar Sprint Challenge is two-fold: a Fall workshop and Spring race for middle schoolers.
- Solar Knights Win National Race: For four years the Solar Knights have built and raced a car that runs on the sun's energy, Florida's only school to do so. In 2009 the team won the national Dell-Winston School Challenge, a four-day race at Texas Motor Speedway, a NASCAR track. In 2010 the team was second as it raced from Texas to Colorado. Allan Phipps is the coach.
- Solar Irrigation: The 12 gardens created by the Botany students use nature for irrigation. Decorated rain barrels collect the water and a solar-powered pump, designed by a former student, runs the sprinklers and drip system.
- Recycle-Reuse-Reduce: Several groups at SPHS coordinate recycling. Student Government representatives collect paper on a weekly bases throughout the school. Magnet students recycle bottles (glass and plastic) and cans at school and athletic events. Blue recycling containers are found throughout the school.
- Community Outreach: ER (Everglades Restoration) Ambassadors explain water conservation to children and adults. They work at schools and weekend events such as Water Matters Day.
- Marine Science hosts elementary students at Environmental Day. Children travel through 12 stations including a touch tank.
- The Jr. Solar Sprint Challenge is two-fold: a Fall workshop and Spring race for middle schoolers.
- Solar Knights Win National Race: For four years the Solar Knights have built and raced a car that runs on the sun's energy, Florida's only school to do so. In 2009 the team won the national Dell-Winston School Challenge, a four-day race at Texas Motor Speedway, a NASCAR track. In 2010 the team was second as it raced from Texas to Colorado. Allan Phipps is the coach.
