Sunset Park Elementary School
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| Established | 1971-1972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Sara Martin |
| Students | 725 students |
| Grades | Pre-k - 5 |
| Location | Miami, Florida, USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Gold and Navy Blue |
| Mascot | Golden Panther |
| School hours | 8:30–3:00 |
| Website | sunsetpark.dadeschools.net |
Sunset Park Elementary School is an elementary school located at 10235 S.W. 84th Street in Miami, Florida. The school is popular due to its multi-ethnic community which is reflective of the cultural diversity of Miami-Dade County.
[edit] Mission statement
"The mission of the staff and community of Sunset Park Elementary is to enable all students to develop to their maximum potential. This will be achieved by providing a positive and stimulating learning environment which meets individual needs and fosters the development of active learners who will be literate, critical thinkers, accepting of others, and productive, responsible citizens of a multicultural society."
[edit] Unique Structural Layout
Sunset Park Elementary School differs from most other schools in its physical layout. It was built with an open learning center design. There are large learning centers which hold two, and sometimes three classes in them. There are no walls separating most classes. The upstairs learning centers had moveable walls installed during the summer of 2000.
