FCAT Results Update- Director's Message

The much-anticipated FCAT results have been released by NCS Pearson to schools after an unusual delay this particular year. However, we have been notified that individual student results will not be delivered to school sites by the Miami-Dade School distrcit until between July 19th through July 21st.

Once our school receives the individual scores, notification will take place on this website and the score sheets will be made available in the school lobby. Parents should see Ms. Rosy Polanco at the front desk when picking up the FCAT results. The school will be open from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM throughout the summer (please read further below for the detailed summary of summer hours).

Because individual testing information is confidential, results will only be released to parents or legal guardians and we kindly ask that a signature be provided on a verification roster as confirmation that the scores were received.

We realize that many parents work beyond 2:00 PM, therefore Miami Arts Charter School has established a procedure to ensure that parents and students are able to quickly and confidentially retrieve their scores without undue burden.

Parents may wish to authorize an adult delegate or family member to pick up the results by simply faxing a copy of their driver license and a letter of authorization stating the name of the individual they wish to be allowed to retrieve the results. The delegate must be prepared to provide a driver license for identification purposes and will be asked to sign the receipt roster. The fax number to the school for authorization purposes is (305) 573-5622.

Miami Arts Charter School thanks all students and parents for their patience during this unusual FCAT year. Typically, FCAT results are provided prior to the summer and this delay has made things a bit more challenging for everyone. Nevertheless, we are committed to not only distribute the results as quickly as we receive them, but we are already evaluating the results in order to provide informed instruction to our students as we seek to continue improving teaching and learning at our school.

Sincerely,

MAC Summer Hours and Important Dates: 

June 14th-18th, 2010:  The school will be closed

June 21st-August 6th, 2010:  The school is open from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

August 9th-August 20th, 2010:  The school is open from 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.

August 17th, 2010:  Middle School Orientation Meetings (6th grade-9:00 A.M., 7th grade-10:30 A.M. and 8th grade-1:00 P.M.)

August 18th, 2010:  High School Orientation Meetings (9th and 10th grade-9:00 A.M., 11th and 12th grade-10:30 A.M.)

August 23rd, 2010:  First day of school (High School begins at 7:45 A.M. and Middle School begins at 8:40 P.M.)

Summer Reading Lists are posted under the academic link.

Social Studies Reading Lists:  Please visit the following website-

 

http://teacherweb.com/FL/MiamiArtsCharter/JenniferBlank/apt1.aspx

 

MAC Creative Writing Anthology: The Creative Writing department is pleased to announce the publication of it's first-ever Creative Anthology, "ImMACulate Conceptions", featuring the best literary works from all students.   For more details, please Click Here.

General Parent Meetings: To view information on our recent parent meetings held on April 6th & 7th, 2010, please Click Here.

Miami Herald Publishes Coverage

Miami Arts Charter School continues to receive very exciting coverage from the local press as we approach the opening of school in August 2009. We are very proud and excited to continue spreading the word of our great effort to provide an excellent education in the arts and academics throughout greater Miami. To read the story by Meredith Rutland, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Miami Arts Charter School Featured in Biscayne Times

Miami Arts Charter School is the subject of the Community News section of the Biscayne Times for the month of May. Reporter Margaret Griffis covers the school and its upcoming August opening in her report. To view the online version of the article, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Channel 10 News Provides Coverage of Upcoming School

Miami Arts Charter School was recently featured on WPLG TV Local 10 News. After 42 years as one of Miami's top local news station facilities, 3900 Biscayne Boulevard will become the new home of Miami Arts Charter School. Join our founder and executive director, Alfredo de la Rosa, in an "as is" glimpse of the landmark Channel 10 building as he discusses our exciting conversion plans. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEWS STORY