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SPHS Magnet

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Restoring the Everglades

​     South Plantation's Magnet is the only high school magnet program in the world dedicated to preserving Florida's fragile Everglades. This website was created by web design student Ashlyn Valdes for her senior project to showcase how the South Plantation High students are working to share their environmental stewardship with the community. They also have the opportunity to enroll in Cambridge (AICE) courses earning college credits and an AICE diploma.
     Check by periodically to see updates and other information available using the navigation buttons on the upper right side. For more information contact the magnet coordinator:
JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.


Coming Attractions

May 20

May 25
Tuesday


June 1
June 5

Sunday

Senior Awards 7 pm
Paladin Playhouse
Magnet Senior Awards 6:30*
Paladin Playhouse -Criteria 2.5 GPA plus
*Green Cord-4 Science & 4 Research Classes
*Gold Medallion-Senior Project +  Symposium
Senior Breakfast 8:30 am in Cafeteria
Graduation - 2 pm
Nova Southeastern University

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Class of 2026 Registers for Fall

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     On the Teacher Planning Day in mid-March, the out-of-boundary incoming students came to campus with their parents to select classes for next fall. The magnet amphitheater was filled with future Paladins eager to learn about their high school options. Each parent/child met individually with counselors who explained course requirements while checking academic records online.
     Student Government leaders encourages the newcomers to be active in their new school and provided a photo booth for the attendees to remember their adventure.

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Returning to Slog in the 'Glades

    Exploring Florida's unique ecosystems up close is a primary goal of the magnet. Students need to learn the science required to be good stewards who can protect the area for current and future generations.
     When COVID restrictions were lifted student went full force into outdoor study as they learned about the structure of the land from limestone to soil.
Then they grabbed their wooden poles and waded or "slogged" through the deep water guided by professionals who made sure they did not go too deep.
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Freshmen Complete Research Curriculum
Learning Small Craft Safety

     Since the Everglades is the"River of Grass, magnet students need to know how to swim and how to be safe around the water.
     Just as the summer heat warmed up the water, freshmen in completed the water requirement at Broward College's Tigertail Lake. After reviewing water rescue skills learned earlier in the year, they practiced falling out of canoes and rescuing each other. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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For Collegiate Funding Opportunities;
Unique Advanced Curriculum Course Selection

Magnet Provides Cambridge Options

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Contact Cambridge Coordinator Ingrid Hillestad for more information:  Ingrid.Hillestad@browardschools.com. See Brochure.
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National Award

Magnet Schools of American awards the SPHS Magnet with its top honor.

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2022-23 Applications:
The In-Boundary Link is open. If you live within the SPHS boundary do the survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/TR5aeNCgEK
For information about the next School Choice 2022/23 window ooening
http://browardschools.com/schoolchoice

SPHS Magnet Requirements
Magnet curriculum requirements are found under COURSES: 9, 10, 11, SENIOR  on the website. Read commitment letter.
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Classes Learn, Fish, Restore  
As They Enjoy State Park

     After learning about the food web and a chance to learn outdoors, students worked to clean up the native habitat. Then they used their skills to see what the Intracoastal had swimming in its waters. See FIELD TRIPS.
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Enter the Plantation Art Contest

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ER Ambassadors Teach
Plantation Park Students

     Not only do the Ambassadors clean up local parks and beaches, the also work with elementary students in the community.
    As they learn about conserving water, they also see how he Everglades has become smaller in size through the years. More photos in CLUBS.
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Learning Gardenology:
Preparing Beds, Planting Seeds

     After a classroom lesson learning about soil, freshmen in Experimental Science 1 readied the gardens for winter plantings.
More in FIELD TRIPS.

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YEA! Trains Sophomores
In Wildlife Monitoring

     As students continue the research modules, professionals at the Youth Environmental Alliance train teach them to identify and remove exotic plants so the native plants can thrive.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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Plants Reduce Pollutants
     Did you know the Everglades is 1/2 its original size? In the Cry of the Water lab, students learned why and how they can help sustain the fragile ecosystem in the future.
     After using chemistry to test water samples, learning about ground water runoff and pollution, they saw solutions and took plants to help phytoremediate the issues at their home yards.
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Phytoremediate is an approach to use plants to extract and remove elemental pollutants or lower their bioavailability in soil.

Ways to Support Student Stewardship

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     During the year, the magnet parent group, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (FERM) host activities to raise funds to help the program. All friends and businesses are welcome to join and participate. Volunteers are always needed to enjoy field trips with students. You must be approved by the district before volunteering. For more information, click on SBBC link below. Complete registration link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NDgyMDplbi1VUw==.
    In November at the Meet and Greet event, parents enjoyed learning about the magnet program and opportunities to join students on field trips to see up close what their children learn. For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents ​on the navigator above.
     On-Line Shoppers Can Help Too
    If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation organization using the Smile link. It cost you nothing but does makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies:
https://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.

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2021 Year of Support

Thank You Families
$10,000
​Faye Boyles Future Teacher Scholarship
Culpepper Family - $2,500

Florida Panther - $500 or more
Alternative Education Foundation
Roseate Spoonbill - $250
Trifunovic Family
​Grants with Projects

McCarthy Dressman $30,000
Over Three Years
TDIF Special Projects $10,000
($6,000, $1,000, $3,000)
State Farm $2,500
​NOAA $2,500

Plantation Junior Women's Club $500

Magnet Partnerships Are Available

     Donations are used to purchase special materials and supplies for classrooms as well as funding student scholarships. 
If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator:  JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
     Sponsorships are available and can be paid online:
$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.
Check out PARTNERS in the navigation buttons.


F.E.R.M. gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  
Click on the button below to process your donation.
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