Welcome to SPHS's Magnet Website
Scroll down to read updates plus check out the links on the upper right for information on South Plantation's Magnet Program. We're one of a kind and located in Plantation, Florida. Please return to the site for updates throughout the year. The site was created by web design student Ashlyn Valdes as her senior project. For magnet information contact JoAnn Cantlupe, Magnet Coordinator at JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com
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for program information.
2020-2021
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Yom Kippur
School Closed H.S. Professional Study Day Partial Day Early Release Day Partial Day Employee Planning Magnet District Virtual Showcase 6-7 pm on Facebook Live SPHS Magnet Spotlight Virtual SPHS Open House 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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Working for a Return to Campus
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Taking a break from being online, faculty and staff brave the heat to clean up campus before the students return.
Several times they traded in their computer mice for the weed-wacker as they removed invasive Brazilian peppers from taking over the habitat of native plants. Cindy Griffin from the district office continued to work with the horticulture and magnet areas. Magnet coordinator and Janos clean out the flower and vegetable gardens. The over-grown areas by the school's external fences also were cleaned out. |
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Commitment Form
Students and parents need to have the Magnet Commitment Form on file EACH YEAR. It is kept in the magnet office. For questions, contact Magnet Coordinator Joann.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Students and parents need to have the Magnet Commitment Form on file EACH YEAR. It is kept in the magnet office. For questions, contact Magnet Coordinator Joann.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
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Going Slogging:
No Gators
All 9th grade magnet students in Experimental Science 1 spent the day at Holiday Park experiencing the Everglades Up Close and Personal.
After a brief explanation of how everyone is "affected so they are connected," students spent the day in different activities: riding in an airboat, testing water quality at different locations, dip netting for invertebrates and "slogging" through the slough. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
No Gators
All 9th grade magnet students in Experimental Science 1 spent the day at Holiday Park experiencing the Everglades Up Close and Personal.
After a brief explanation of how everyone is "affected so they are connected," students spent the day in different activities: riding in an airboat, testing water quality at different locations, dip netting for invertebrates and "slogging" through the slough. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Birch State Park Memories
Magnet upperclassmen joined YEA! at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for canoeing, collecting water samples, cleaning the beach, hiking on a nature trail as they identified and characterized the flora and fauna at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Magnet upperclassmen joined YEA! at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for canoeing, collecting water samples, cleaning the beach, hiking on a nature trail as they identified and characterized the flora and fauna at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Parents Raise Funds
During the year, the magnet parent group, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (FERM) host activities to raise funds to help the program.
If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation spot. It cost you nothing but makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
During the year, the magnet parent group, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (FERM) host activities to raise funds to help the program.
If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation spot. It cost you nothing but makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
Interested in Sports?
Although students are NOT in school physically, some may be interested in the athletic program at South Plantation. Broward County sports are divided into three seasons: Fall, Winter and Spring.
Contact the athletic department for more information: 754-323-1921 or 754-323-1967.
Contact the athletic department for more information: 754-323-1921 or 754-323-1967.
Freshmen Learn in HOPE
Later in the year, all 9th grade magnet students spent one day at Broward College's Tigertail Lake to learn small craft and water safety skills.
All incoming magnet students' first field trip is at a pool for a swimming assessment and enhancement. At Tigertail they now faced open-water rescue since the Everglades is the River of Grass and many trips revolve around water. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Later in the year, all 9th grade magnet students spent one day at Broward College's Tigertail Lake to learn small craft and water safety skills.
All incoming magnet students' first field trip is at a pool for a swimming assessment and enhancement. At Tigertail they now faced open-water rescue since the Everglades is the River of Grass and many trips revolve around water. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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Billie Swamp Safari/Museum
Juniors in the Cambridge Global Perspectives class spent an entire day on the Seminole Reservation to learn the Native Americans' history and culture.
Students were split into two groups to participate in activities, switching places after lunch so everyone saw everything. One group studied the wildlife on the preserve riding in swamp buggies. Then they participated in the animal show before watching the venomous snake presentation.
The other group first toured the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, saw a video about Seminole history and then took a nature walk showing plants the Seminole continue to use in their daily lives. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Juniors in the Cambridge Global Perspectives class spent an entire day on the Seminole Reservation to learn the Native Americans' history and culture.
Students were split into two groups to participate in activities, switching places after lunch so everyone saw everything. One group studied the wildlife on the preserve riding in swamp buggies. Then they participated in the animal show before watching the venomous snake presentation.
The other group first toured the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, saw a video about Seminole history and then took a nature walk showing plants the Seminole continue to use in their daily lives. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Gardenology 2.0:
Planting Edible Gardens
Students in the Honors Experimental Science got down and dirty learning about sustainable gardening on campus. Freshmen created above-ground garden beds and used appropriate soil for edible plants.
Throughout the year they maintained the gardens while adding companion plant. Students enjoyed the mature plants and enjoy the "fruits of their labor."
Planting Edible Gardens
Students in the Honors Experimental Science got down and dirty learning about sustainable gardening on campus. Freshmen created above-ground garden beds and used appropriate soil for edible plants.
Throughout the year they maintained the gardens while adding companion plant. Students enjoyed the mature plants and enjoy the "fruits of their labor."
Fishing the Right Way!
Magnet freshmen completed their Ethical Angling with hands-on practice at Heritage Park. Students learned about habitats, fish biology, responsible fishing practices, and took their skills to the lake!
The course was taught by Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida.
The course was taught by Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida.
Unique Partnerships are available
Donations are used to purchase special materials and supplies for classrooms as well as funding student scholorships. If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator at JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online (see the link below):
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation. Partners and Links are found in the navigation buttons.
We gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Simply click on the button below to process your donation.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online (see the link below):
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation. Partners and Links are found in the navigation buttons.
We gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Simply click on the button below to process your donation.