Are you looking for an award-winning magnet middle school program that prepares students for high school and beyond? Learn about our BEAT Magnet Program (Biomedical, Environmental, Agriculture &Technology).
Founded in 2000, The Biomedical, Environmental, Agriculture Technology (BEAT) Magnet Program at John F. Kennedy Middle School features a long tradition of success as one of the best middle grades magnet programs in the nation. The BEAT Magnet Program has celebrated twelve National Magnet School of Excellence Awards, an honor bestowed annually to the top magnet schools nationwide. The BEAT Magnet Program is an elite National Certified Magnet. Our school boasts specialized offerings with our thematic magnet curriculum infused into academic classes. All magnet students participating in our magnet program accelerate with advanced and gifted level coursework and the opportunity to enter high school with four high school credits (Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science and Biology). We have been honored with multiple STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) gold/silver designations. Starting in the 2023-2024 school year we are proud to be the only middle school in the county to offer an Artificial Intelligence foundation course, which covers the 5 big ideas of AI.
Contact the BEAT Magnet office:
Doreen Cabrera, Magnet Lead
Doreen66@dadeschools.net
305-947-1451 ext. 2263
Jerri-Sue Ely, Magnet Secretary
Jely289@dadeschools.net
305-947-1451 ext. 2262
2023-2024 Curriculum Matrix
(Gifted endorsed courses available for those who qualify)
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Systems | Exploration of Production Technology | Personal, Career, School Development Skills 3 |
| Advanced Comprehensive Science 1 | Physical Science* | Biology Honors* |
| Advanced Language Arts 1 | Advanced Language Arts 2 | Advanced Language Arts 3 |
| Advanced Mathematics Gr. 6 | Algebra 1 Honors* | Geometry Honors* |
| Advanced United States History | Advanced Civics | Advanced World History |
| Elective | Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Denotes course offered for high school graduation credit