1. Varela’s Virtual Village
Coming Soon
Varela’s Virtual Village
Opening Fall 2011 for
11th and 12th graders

2. Varela’s Virtual Village
15255 SW 96 Street
Miami, Florida 33196
x-5320
Connie Navarro, Principal

3. A School of the Future
Integrate technology into every area of the learning community, including curriculum delivery, community collaboration, content creation, and sharing content and assessments.
Prepare students (learners) for success in our digital world and global economy.

4. will feature:
Rigorous curriculum consisting of Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Fully wireless environment
Hands-on activities, dual enrollment options and real world experience
Dynamic instruction focusing on leadership and problem-solving skills
Online and face-to-face classes
Laptops for all students for classwork and homework assignments
Opportunities for internships and community-based projects
This unique learning environment will encourages inquiry and creativity, and students will gain 21st century skills to help them meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing cultural and economic landscape, while remaining competitive in the workforce.

5. Curriculum 11th Graders AP English Language Honors or AP Math
AP American History
Honors or
AP Science
AP Art History
Elective, AP Course or Internship
12th
AP English
Literature
AP Government/ AP Economics
AP FVS Course, Elective
Denotes dual enrollment FIU courses
Dual enrollment science courses includes lab time after school at FIU

6. AP: Performance and Participation Overview
Braddock
Coral Park
Killian
Sunset
SAS (South)
Southwest
Ferguson
Varela
English Lit 34 54 31 36 63 18
35.5 77
English language 35 58 38 40 * 52 27 62
Art: Studio 37 78
French Language 14
100 65
Gov & Politics
Comparative 70
Economics: Macro 13 56 74 3 39 7 50 42
Calculus BC 81 88 15 71
Spanish Lit 80 84 91
World History 17 12 20 23 45
Biology 16 25 30 46

7. AP: Performance Overview
Braddock
Coral Park
Killian
Sunset
SAS (South)
Southwest
Ferguson
Varela
Total #
Test
takers
418
485
1192
496
200
757
693
709
# exams
Taken
790
879
2065
969
679
1373
1190
1107
# of grades
3-5
247
462
706
210
291
539
445
568
% passing rate 31 52 34 22 42 39 37 51

8. Why ? Small school setting
Ability to participate in all traditional high school activities, clubs and athletics
Internship opportunities
Ivy-League College Trip (Proposed)
Use of laptop computer at school and home
Use of latest technology
College prep courses/dual enrollment
Individualized educational plan with
facilitator.

9. Eligibility Criteria 11th and 12th Grade in 2011
3.0 Grade Point Average unweighted* in Core Academic Courses
2.0 Average in Conduct
No more than 10 unexcused absences/tardies for the school year
Must have passed the 10th grade FCAT math and reading tests
Students entering 11th grade must have successfully completed required coursework for 9th and 10th grades, including Algebra II and Chemistry
If not a Dade County Public School student, submit a copy of 9th grade and current report card to Felix Varela Senior High School. Attn : Ms. Madelyn Rodriguez
*required for dual enrollment w/ FIU

10. Application Process
New magnet application for at
Application can be sent in even if accepted at another magnet
Acceptance at another magnet can be declined to accept a seat at
Applications due to FVSH
by April 29, 2011

11. For more information, please contact Ms
For more information, please contact Ms. Madelyn Rodriguez, Facilitator at or (305) x 5320

12. is monumentally ineffective.
“Much education today
is monumentally ineffective.
All too often we are
giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching to grow their own plants.”
John W. Gardner