Solar Car 2011 Photos

            Graduation from the magnet program requires all students to complete a final project that reflects what they have learned over the past four years.

            To facilitate the completion of their project there are four senior research classes available in 2011-2012: Marine Science, Ecology, Humanities and Internship IV.

            Marine Science students study Florida's reef systems. Projects completed in this class included a study of sulfur on mangrove growth, reef ball education and coral propagation. They work with the Plant a Fish Foundation to restore the mangrove habitats in South Florida. Students host Environmental Marine Day for elementary students.

            Ecology is a new class for the current year. In addition to the Ecology curriculum student projects focus on plants and animals and other environmental-related topics.

            The Humanities class caters to the needs of students whose main focus was not in science but instead on more art-based projects. Products of this class included a magnet magazine, child educational programs, a study of photographer Clyde Butcher, organizing the 10 options of the Fairchild Challenge and others. 

            Advanced Internship IV focused on technical writing that students would use in college. The limnology-based projects covered freshwater ecosystems and included creating a living pond on campus with native flora.

            Magnet student also were required to enroll in an additional science class: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Zoology, Marine Science, Physics, Limnology Anatomy and Physiology or Botany.

            Senior field trips have included visits to Key West, the Main Entrance to Everglades National Park, the Flagler Museum, the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.