Miami Carol City High School
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| Established | 1963 |
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| Type | Public |
| Principal | Kim W. Cox |
| Students | 2,448 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Black & Orange & White |
| Mascot | Chiefs |
| School hours | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Website | mccsh.dadeschools.net |
Miami Carol City Senior High School (MCCSH) is a secondary school located at 3422 N.W. 187th Street Miami Gardens, Florida; its principal is Kim W. Cox. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
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[edit] Academics
According to the Florida Department of Education Miami Carol City High has received the grade of F on the School Accountability Reports for the school years 2001-02, 2002-03, and 2006-07. [1]
MCCHA was labeled a "dropout factory" in a Johns Hopkins University study of US Department of Education data. The study looked at the retention rates of students from their freshman to senior year. MCCHS had a retention rate of just 53%, meaning that only 53 out of every 100 students who entered the school as a freshman made it through their senior year and obtained a high school diploma.[2]
[edit] Center for Legal & Public Affairs Magnet Program
Miami Carol City Senior High School also offers a Law Magnet Program, which enables students to learn more about the law, courts, business, and gives them hands on experience in the community.
To enter the program students must have a 2.5 GPA and must maintain a 3.0 once they are in the program. In their 11th and 12th grade year students can earn up to 24 college credits while in college through our Dual Enrollment with Miami-Dade College North Campus. They also offer an Internship Program where the students leave campus and get hands-on work experience that they are interested in pursuing.
The Magnet program at Miami Carol City Senior High School offers a comprehensive program to college bound students wishing to pursue interests in law or government. Students work in an atmosphere that fosters independent learning and academic excellence. Students in the program work closely with professionals, participating in shadowing and mentoring programs. Field trips to law firms, courthouses and other governmental agencies are integral to the experiences obtained by students in the program.
During the summers, students expand their knowledge by attending special interest institutes at local colleges and universities. Faculty members work with these students on significant projects. Other students participate in internships working for local government, law enforcement agencies, or law offices. The Center for Legal and Public Affairs offers opportunities for qualified upper division students to attend Miami-Dade Community College in the afternoon, during 7th and 8th periods.
Admission to the Center for Legal and Public Affairs is based on students’ interest. Students should have stanines of 5 or greater, teacher recommendation, and have a minimum academic grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. A Student Participation Agreement, signed by parent and student is also required.
The following courses are offered in the magnet program:
9th Grade Students regardless of strand Principles of Public Service
Option I (Legal & Justice Strand)
10th Grade: Constitutional Law
11th Grade: International Relations
Option II (Criminal Justice Strand)
10th grade: Criminal Justice Operations I
11th grade: Criminal Justice Operations II
12th grade: Criminal Justice Operations III (Optional if you want to qualify forthe Golden Seal Award)
and Dual Enrollment Courses: (Grades 11&12) Courses are taken at Miami Dade College.
Year I
English Composition 1
Business Law
English Composition 2
State & Local Government
Year II
Ethics
Logic
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Or your 11th and 12th grade year you can participate in our Internship Program. For more information please contact Mr. Tamburrino at 305-621-5681 ext. 2207
The Law Magnet Program students also participate in a number of clubs and organizations throughout the school year. For more information click on the links below.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Junior Council www.miamigardens-fl.gov
Florida Public Service Association (FPSA) www.fpsainc.org or visit Mr. T in room 131
Urban Debate League www6.miami.edu/UMH CDAUMH_Main/1,1770,2593-1;48325-3,00.html
Florida High School Mock Trial Competition mock_trial.html
Moot Appellate Brief Competition [3]
We the People [4]
Skills USA (VICA) www.skillsusa.org
[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Marching Band
MCCSH is known for its marching band having performing in Mexico. The Mighty Marching Chiefs currently have straight superior ratings and hold the title as the biggest band in Dade County the third largest school district in the country.[citation needed]
[edit] Football
The MCC football team, currently headed by Coach Walt Frazier has struggled for the past few years, finishing 2007 with a record of 2-8. Miami Carol City, despite the current athletic state, has had a football powerhouse. The Chiefs were the first school to have back to back state titles in 1996-97.
[edit] Notable alumni
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- Khalil Amani (nee' Lloyd Clark), Class of 78: Author, Activist[citation needed]
- Fred Nixon, Class of 1976: National Football League.
- John Swain, Class of 1977: National Football League.
- Nick Esasky, Class of 1978: Major League Baseball player.
- Randy Bush, Class of 1976: Major League Baseball player. Played on 2 World Series winning teams with the Minnesota Twins (87,91).
- Ricky Jean-Francois: Defensive End for the Louisiana State University Tigers.
- Anthony Jones, Class of 1978: Actor notably in My Girl.
- Charles McCarthy: martial arts fighter featured in The Ultimate Fighter 4.[citation needed]
- Santana Moss: Wide receiver for the Washington Redskins.
- Sinorice Moss: Santana Moss' brother and Wide receiver for the New York Giants.
- Kenny Phillips: Safety for the University of Miami Hurricanes
- Rick Ross: Rapper.
- Roderick-Spencer Sibert, Class of 75: Actor notably of The Wiz (film).[citation needed]
- Danny Tartabull, Class of 1980: Major League Baseball player.[citation needed]
- Lester Williams, Class of 1978: National Football League.[citation needed]
Walt Frazier- Hall of fame coach
