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  • Advanced academics and college preparatory innovative programs offer rigorous coursework for highly motivated students. These programs often offer advanced coursework that allows students to earn credit towards college degrees while also equipping students with the necessary skills to be successful in future academic endeavors. 

Advanced Academics & College Preparatory Programs

  • Academy of College Readiness and Vocational Studies (Pre-Law & Pre-Med)

    Academy of College Readiness and Vocational Studies with Emphasis on Pre-Law and Pre-Med

    The Academy of College Readiness and Vocational Studies with an Emphasis on Pre-Med and Pre-Law Program will prepare students for collegiate studies through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that is integrated with professional medical and law terminology as well as standards emphasizing integrity, communication, academic excellence, global connections and a passion for life-long learning. Students have the opportunity to think critically, creatively, and to care about the community with mature attitudes toward academic studies that enable successful completion with a holistic approach. The Academy’s focus incorporates direct instruction, problem and inquiry-based learning, as well as scientific methodology in daily instruction that embraces and nurtures diversity and multiculturalism as it facilitates student growth and development in real-world learning situations.

    Location:

    Lauderdale Lakes Middle
    3911 NW 30th Ave.
    Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
    https://www.browardschools.com/lauderdalelakes

  • Advanced Academic Academy: A3

    Advanced Academic Academy: A3

    The Advanced Academic Academy: A3 is designed to offer academically talented students the opportunity to attend rigorous courses while earning high-school credits, thus making them eligible for dual enrollment in high school. Students who complete this innovative program can earn up to eight high school credits. The Advanced Academic Academy: A3 will offer students the opportunity to earn high school credits in HOPE, English I Honors, Spanish I and II, Debate Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra I Honors, and Biology I Honors.

    Location:

    Westpine Middle
    9393 NW 50th Street
    Sunrise, FL 33351
    https://www.browardschools.com/westpine

  • Advanced Achiever’s Academy

    Advanced Achiever’s Academy

    Olsen Middle School has developed the Advanced Achiever’s Academy to increase the level of academic rigor and educational opportunities available to students beginning in the sixth grade. Olsen Middle School will enable teachers, parents, and students to work collaboratively within the South Broward Innovation Zone to facilitate accelerated curriculum, increased opportunities for students, and ease transition into academia as students matriculate from elementary to the middle school level. Successful completion of the Advanced Achiever’s Academy will result in the student completing 5-7 high school credits by the 8th grade.

    Location:

    Olsen Middle
    330 SE 11th Terrace
    Dania Beach, FL 33004
    https://www.browardschools.com/olsen

  • Cambridge International Program

    Cambridge International Program

    The Cambridge International Program has proven to prepare students for life after high school through its curriculum, which is both rigorous and recognized internationally. Cambridge learners become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged. Cambridge qualifications open doors for learners to be accepted at the world’s best universities. They are recognized by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic ability. By choosing Cambridge, you will be giving your child a solid foundation for achieving high levels of academic and personal success.

    For more information, please visit BCPS Cambridge Schools

  • College Prep

    College Prep

    The College Prep Program is a rigorous academic program taught by gifted endorsed teachers that includes advanced coursework in literature, mathematics, foreign language, humanities, and the sciences which prepares students for success in high school Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-level work. This innovative program includes virtual field trips through Distance Learning, project-based learning incorporating technology through GLIDES, and field trips to Florida colleges and universities. Upon completion of the program, your child may earn up to six high school credits.

    Locations:

    Margate Middle
    500 NW 65th Ave
    Margate, FL 33063
    https://www.browardschools.com/margate

  • Dual Enrollment

    Dual Enrollment

    Students take college courses through Broward College, providing opportunities to engage in rigorous curriculum that integrates core academics necessary for a four-year degree, while completing their high school diploma.

    Location:

    Coral Springs High School 
    7201 W Sample Road
    Coral Springs, FL 33065
    https://www.browardschools.com/coralspringshigh

  • Flanagan Innovation Zone University

    Flanagan Innovation Zone University

    This program provides accelerated coursework from elementary to high school. Students participate in dual enrollment courses for college credit. 

    Locations:

    Charles W. Flanagan High School 
    12800 Taft Street
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
    https://www.browardschools.com/flanagan

    Lakeside Elementary School 
    900 NW 136th Avenue
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
    https://www.browardschools.com/lakeside

    Walter C. Young Middle School 
    901 NW 129th Avenue
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
    https://www.browardschools.com/waltercyoung

  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

    International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

    The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Magnet is an accelerated honors program for highly motivated, academically talented students. This internationally recognized course of study stresses advanced standards in all subject areas. Students are offered a well-rounded education based on higher level thinking skills, integrated curriculum, thematic units, and intercultural awareness. This unique, prestigious magnet program challenges students to become self-directed learners and world citizens. For more information, visit BPCS International Baccalaureate

    Location:

    New Renaissance Middle
    (Candidate for the MYP/IB Program)
    10701 Miramar Boulevard
    Miramar, FL 33025
    https://www.browardschools.com/newrenaissance

  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program

    International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program

    This program is aimed at kindergarten through fifth grade and focuses on themes such as who we are and where we are in place and time. For more information, visit BPCS International Baccalaureate

    Location:

    Annabel C. Perry PK-8
    6850 SW 34th Street
    Miramar, FL 33023
    https://www.browardschools.com/perryelem

  • Mustang University

    Mustang University

    This program gives students the opportunity to work toward and obtain an Associate of Arts college degree major of their choice, while simultaneously working on their high school diploma. 

    McArthur High School
    6501 Hollywood Blvd.
    Hollywood, FL 33024
    https://www.browardschools.com/mcarthur

  • Performing Arts Academy

    Performing Arts Academy

    New Renaissance Middle School’s Performing Arts Academy is designed for students who are committed to enhancing their academic, intellectual and philosophical development through the systematic study of music, dance, theater and video production. Students who are invited to join the Performance Arts Academy will be engaged in a rigorous and in-depth study of dance history, stage performance, theatrical and video production, and music appreciation courses. Students will experience theoretical concepts in real world social and cultural situations through community service projects, scholarly presentations, academic debates, and innovative field trips intended to prepare students for the competitive nature of a global society.

    Location:

    New Renaissance Middle
    10701 Miramar Boulevard
    Miramar, FL 33025
    https://www.browardschools.com/newrenaissance

  • Pre-Advanced Placement Reading Research Program

    Pre-Advanced Placement Reading Research Program

    The program focuses content and curriculum to provide an opportunity for acceleration and prerequisite instruction. The program affords students the opportunity to investigate specific needs within their own community, the needs of our nation, and the needs of a global society to create real-world learning through Reading Research.

    Location:

    Silver Trail Middle
    18300 Sheridan Street
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
    754-323-3500
    https://www.browardschools.com/silvertrail

  • Pre-AP / College Academy / Collegiate Academy 6-12

    Collegiate Academy 6-12

    These students can take the Advanced Placement and college level course work and potentially earn an Associates of Arts degree awarded by a local college - while still in high school.

    Location:

    Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
    5803 NW 94th Avenue
    Tamarac, FL 33321
    https://www.browardschools.com/millennium

  • Quantum Leap Program

    Quantum Leap Program

    This program academically pushes students so they have can move into Advanced Placement (AP) courseswork, honors, and dual enrollment. 

    Locations:

    Coral Park Elementary School 
    8401 Westview Drive
    Coral Springs, FL 33067
    https://www.browardschools.com/coralpark

    Forest Glen Middle School 
    6501 Turtle Run Blvd.
    Coral Springs, FL 33067
    https://www.browardschools.com/forestglen

    James S. Hunt Elementary School 
    7800 NW 35th Court
    Coral Springs, FL 33065
    https://www.browardschools.com/hunt

    Park Springs Elementary School 
    5800 NW 66th Terrace
    Coral Springs, FL 33067
    https://www.browardschools.com/parksprings

Contact Information

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