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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. If you need more information contact: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Check by periodically to see updates and other information available using the navigation buttons on the upper right side. If you need more information contact: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Coming Attractions
2022-23 Applications:
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Dog Wash Cleans Canines
Students enrolled in Animal Science, held a Dog Wash and "Barkery" to raise funds for the animals in their care. It was the first event since the Pandemic closed campus more than a year ago. The community came in full four-legged force to support the project.
More Photos in EVENTS.
More Photos in EVENTS.
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Curriculum Resumes:
Honors Environmental Science Uses Labs
In August, all students were required to either be in school, or stay totally online in Broward County schools. This was a welcome change for magnet teachers and students. One of the main goals of the program is the study of Everglades restoration by experiencing the issue up close, in the environment.
Sophomores in Honors Environmental Science examined owl pellets to determine what the animals had eaten as they learned more about the scientific process, data analysis, and the draw conclusions about feeding relationships in a woodland community. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Sophomores in Honors Environmental Science examined owl pellets to determine what the animals had eaten as they learned more about the scientific process, data analysis, and the draw conclusions about feeding relationships in a woodland community. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Freshman Biology Honors:
Using Bubbles to Study Cell Membranes
A lab in Honors Biology helped students learn more about cell membranes. Bubbles make a great stand-in for cell membranes because they’re fluid, flexible, and can self-repair.
In this lab, students conducted a series of experiments examining properties of bubbles and made connections to the properties of cell membranes that they were learning about in class.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
In this lab, students conducted a series of experiments examining properties of bubbles and made connections to the properties of cell membranes that they were learning about in class.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
2022 Cover Art Winner
Isabella Borges 7th Grade from Silver Trail Middle
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2023 Contest Announcement
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Artists Create Art for 2022 Calendar
See student work in AWARDS and HONORS.
Students combine their science knowledge with their art skills by providing original art for the Broward County Clean Air Calendar. Often teachers share the opportunity for their students to participate as Dr. Jody Berman and Matt Zealy did in their classes. And the students were quite successful!!
Winners who will see their poster on the 2022 calendar will be featured on a month include Julie Jean, Erianna Domitrovits and Jaya Jackson. Receiving Honorable Mention recognition are Cassidy Stumer, Kyle Hanson, Michelle Torres and Cara Kulhanjian. The contest is sponsored by the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management, Air Quality Division.
The theme for next year's calendar is 30X30! For info: https://www.broward.org/Kids/Pages/KidsClubContests.aspx.
Winners who will see their poster on the 2022 calendar will be featured on a month include Julie Jean, Erianna Domitrovits and Jaya Jackson. Receiving Honorable Mention recognition are Cassidy Stumer, Kyle Hanson, Michelle Torres and Cara Kulhanjian. The contest is sponsored by the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management, Air Quality Division.
The theme for next year's calendar is 30X30! For info: https://www.broward.org/Kids/Pages/KidsClubContests.aspx.
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Ways to Support Student Stewardship
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 the registration link to be approved: volunteer@browardschools.com.
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. Check outhttps://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
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. Check outhttps://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
2021 Year of Support
As the "unusual" 2020-21 year comes to an end, we want to recognize those who generously supported the magnet program during a challenging year:
Thank You Families
$10,000
Faye Boyles Future Teachers Scholarships
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
Thank You Families
$10,000
Faye Boyles Future Teachers Scholarships
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
Pandemic Re-Do;
Swimmers Show Skills
Since so many trips for magnet students are in or around water, they must know how to swim. So in November, they traveled to Ft. Lauderdale High's heated pool to learn HOW TO SWIM or show their survival skills. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Learning Gardenology:
Prepare Beds, Plant Seeds
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After a classroom lesson learning about soil, freshmen in Experimental Science 1 readied the gardens for winter plantings.
More in FIELD TRIPS.
More in FIELD TRIPS.
Benitez Earns Credit & Cash
With Paid Internship
Director David Vanlandingham gives Aileen Benitez her internship recognition.
During the summer of 2021, Aileen Benitz served as an intern with Broward County's Environmental Division.
Benitez said that Dr. Berman's Environmenal Management course prepared her for this internship. She will present her report at the Senior Symposium. More in AWARDS.
Benitez said that Dr. Berman's Environmenal Management course prepared her for this internship. She will present her report at the Senior Symposium. More in AWARDS.
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.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Parents 'Meet and Greet'
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.
Teachers shared the curriculum of different courses in a more casual atmosphere while everyone had specialty snacks to eat.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
Teachers shared the curriculum of different courses in a more casual atmosphere while everyone had specialty snacks to eat.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
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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.
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.