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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.
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
NOTICE: Teachers provide a copy of field trip forms to be signed by parent and returned to the school. Site Visit Forms and Specific Information is available in FIELD TRIPS. To keep a copy for yourself, download the pdf and print.
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Seniors Celebrate Together!
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Magnet seniors finally had their day in the sun with each other, face-to-face. Because of Covid protocols, the ceremony moved outdoors to Seminole Park thanks to special help from the parents in FERM, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet and the City of Parks and Recreation. More Photos in AWARDS.
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Artists Earn Calendar Recognition
2020-2021 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
Florida Panther - $500 or more
Alternative Education Foundation
Culpepper Family
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
Florida Panther - $500 or more
Alternative Education Foundation
Culpepper Family
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
Online, Students learn
to Fish Ethically in School
After classroom lessons, freshmen used their skills at Heritage Park in prior years.
Freshmen learn how to fish legally using the Ethical Angling course in Matt Zealy's class.
Before they practiced loading a hook and using a fishing rod and reel, they read about habitats, fish biology, responsible fishing practices. Hopefully, they will use their skills at Heritage lake, if not this year then next year.
The course was taught by professionals from the Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida. More photos in COURSES.
Before they practiced loading a hook and using a fishing rod and reel, they read about habitats, fish biology, responsible fishing practices. Hopefully, they will use their skills at Heritage lake, if not this year then next year.
The course was taught by professionals from the Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida. More photos in COURSES.
During Covid, students practiced (and kept) the fishing gear they used during class.
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 plants. Students enjoyed the mature plants as they ate 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 plants. Students enjoyed the mature plants as they ate the "fruits of their labor."
Parents Raise Funds to Help Curriculum,
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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. |
If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation organization using the Smile link. It cost you nothing but makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies. Check out the 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. |
Register at http://browardschools.com/getinvolved/application-note to be a chaperone.
Unique 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 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.