School for Advanced Studies | |
Established: | 1988 |
Type: | Public secondary |
Principal: | Omar Monteagudo |
Head Name: | Second Master |
Head Name2: | Assistant Headmaster |
Grades: | 11–12 |
Country: | United States |
Mascot: | White tigers |
Website: | Official website |
The School for Advanced Studies (SAS) is a SACS accredited dual-enrollment secondary school in Miami, Florida. It is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System and is located at five campuses of Miami Dade College: Homestead campus, Kendall campus, North campus, West campus, and Wolfson campus.
SAS is a nationally recognized High school for students in grades 11-12. The model SAS follows particularly appeals scholars who are seeking acceleration and enhancement in their education. While finishing their last two years of high school, students simultaneously earn an Associate's Degree from Miami Dade College(MDC). This is an incredibly unique opportunity to strategically advance their educational journey and intake a rigorous curriculum.
SAS works with Miami Dade College, alongside the district (MDCPS), to strive for a fostering, welcoming, and diverse environment for all students. Their goal is to enrich every students experience within the school and directly them in the world beyond the classroom as well.
The School for Advanced Studies is an excellent choice for students seeking a conjunction of secondary and post-secondary education, both extremely critical stage of a scholars academic journey.[1] [2] [3]
Students interested in attending SAS must apply in the fall of their sophomore year.
Students must have:
Every applicant must understand the rigor and responsibility it takes to be part of this program.
Each campus holds different and unique components.
Locations:
500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030[4]
11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176[5]
Curriculum:
AP United States Government and PoliticsAP Macroeconomics | AP United States History | Constitutional Law Honors | ||
Research: | Research 1 Honors | |||
Language Arts: | AP English Literature | AP English Language and Composition | Great Books Honors | |
Mathematics: | AP Pre-Calculus | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
AP United States Government and PoliticsAP Macroeconomics | AP United States History | Constitutional Law Honors | ||
Research: | Research 2 Honors | Internship | ||
Language Arts: | AP English Literature | AP English Language and Composition | Great Books Honors | |
Mathematics: | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
Arts/Gaming | Art | Art | Chess | Art | |
Black Student Union | Chess | Black Student Union | FBLA | Black Student Union | |
Culinary Arts | Coding | Mental Health | Literary Magazine | Coding | |
Environmental | Debate/Mock Trial | English Honor Society | Mu Alpha Theta | Environmental | |
Gay Straight Alliance | Gay Straight Alliance | Gay Straight Alliance | English Honor Society | Feeding South Florida | |
Literary Magazine | Literary Magazine | Hispanic heritage | Model UN | Hispanic Heritage | |
Mu Alpha Theta | Model UN | Math and Coding | Science Honor Society | Jewish Student Union | |
National Honor Society | Mu Alpha Theta | National Honor Society | Student Government Association | Performing and Fine Arts | |
Newspaper | Science Honor Society | Medical | Technology Students | Mock Trial | |
Student Government Association | Women of Tomorrow | Women of Tomorrow | Wild West Artistry | Sports Ethusiasts |
Only offer Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Enrollment Courses
Advanced Placement Courses
92.5% | ||
Hispanic | 82.7% | |
White | 7.5% | |
Asian | 6.0% | |
Black | 3.0% | |
Two or more races | 0.8% |
64% | ||
Male | 36% |