Why Cambridge?
The Cambridge Magnet Program provides students with the following:
- A curriculum framework for English, mathematics and science
- A stimulating environment for learning
- A flexible format that complements the existing M-DCPS curriculum
- External, international benchmarks that allow teachers to measure student progress
- Content that is sensitive to cultural diversity
The Cambridge framework includes:
- English curriculum includes phonics, spelling and vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, reading, writing, and speaking and listening
- Math curriculum includes number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving
- Science curriculum includes scientific inquiry, biology, chemistry and physics
- High school math and science courses are available for acceleration in 7th and 8th grades
Cambridge AICE Diploma (grades 9 – 12)
- An advanced academic program with a broad range of course choices
- Curriculum groups include Mathematics and Science, Languages, and Arts and Humanities
- Exams taken at the AS level (single credit) and A level (double credit)
- Students earn double bonus points as with AP or IB
- Recipients get Florida Academic Scholars Award and qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship
Electives: Video Introductions – 2020 – 2021
Click on the links below to view a brief video introduction to Paul Bell’s popular course electives. For information regarding prerequisites, high school credit, or course curriculum, email the corresponding teacher.
- Art Class
- Mrs. Jean Zaldivar
- jzaldivar@dadeschools.net
- Chess and Robotics
- Mr. Anthony Reid
- anthonyreid@dadeschools.net
- Computer Applications for Business
- Ms. Virginia Borbolla
- vborbolla@dadeschools.net
- Exploring Music and Cambridge Choir
- Mr. Anthony Reid
- anthonyreid@dadeschools.net
- Global Perspectives
- Mrs. Christine Plyler
- cplyler@dadeschools.net
- Introduction to Technology
- Mrs. Jean Zaldivar
- jzaldivar@dadeschools.net
- World Languages: Spanish
- Mrs. Sandra Ceballos
- sceballos1@dadeschools.net
- World Languages: German
- Mr. Anthony Reid
- anthonyreid@dadeschools.net
- School Counselor
- Ms. Christina Salazar
- MsSalazar@dadeschools.net