TERRA Environmental Research Institute

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TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Address
TERRA Environmental Research Institute
11005 S.W. 84th Street

Kendall
,
Florida
33173

United States
Coordinates 25°41′34″N80°22′13″W / 25.6927685°N 80.3703343°W / 25.6927685; -80.3703343 Coordinates: 25°41′34″N80°22′13″W / 25.6927685°N 80.3703343°W / 25.6927685; -80.3703343
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School type Public, magnet
Established2009
School district Miami-Dade County Public Schools
School number7029
PrincipalJose L. Sirven
Faculty70.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,847 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio26.39 [1]
Campus type Suburban
Color(s) Green, Navy, and White
   
Mascot Wolf
Accreditation AdvancED [2]
Website terrawolves.com

TERRA Environmental Research Institute is a secondary school in Miami, Florida, United States that opened in 2009. It is a LEED certified school.

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This school has three magnet academies: Biomedical Research, Robotics & Engineering, and Environmental Research. Students have the option of supplementing their academy in the sophomore and junior year with the AP Capstone Program. The school was built to continue research while benefiting the environment. It offers many advanced programs, with some freshmen already being enrolled in Chemistry and Pre-Calculus the opening year.

Admissions

As a magnet school, [3] TERRA requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all Core classes, a 2.0 GPA in conduct, and effort grades of 2 or higher on a 3 point scale. Applicants must also have taken Algebra I and Physical Science before their freshman year. No more than 10 unexcused absences are permissible for admissions. [4]

Academics

Terra has an alternating three-block schedule, with a total of six class periods: One of these periods must be a course from the student's respective academy, four from their core classes (mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies), and one elective.

More than 20 Advanced Placement classes are offered across a variety of subjects, including:

World languages

Florida students are required to earn two consecutive foreign language credits for graduation. [5] TERRA offers courses in the Spanish language, French language, and Japanese language.

Performing and fine arts

Students are required to earn one credit in performing and fine arts for graduation. Choices include:

Uniform

All students are required to wear a school uniform, which consists of either a white or hunter green polo bearing the school logo, navy blue pants, along with an I.D. issued by the school. Belts and I.D.s must be worn at all times. Sweaters can be blue, green, or white, and must also include the school logo. Undershirts should be solid colors, and must be hunter green, navy blue, or white. [6]

Student life

Parking is available for students on campus with a student parking decal. Student decals are $10 cash. Students can also join a club. The club fees vary but include HOSA (organization), VEX Robotics Competition, Student Government, and many others.

Athletics

Physical education

All students are required to earn one physical education credit for graduation. Physical education consists of extensive conditioning, running, and playing sports, as well learning about nutrition, health, and the human body.

Sports

Students at Terra may participate in a variety of sports, that include the following:

Fall Sports-

Winter Sports-

Spring Sports-

[7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  2. ↑ Institution Summary, AdvancED, Retrieved 2012-07-08
  3. ↑ Lam, Jayme. "Magnet Schools – School Choice & Parental Options" . Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  4. ↑ "TERRA: Prospective Students". terrawolves.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-01.
  5. ↑ Solodev (2021-12-29). "Graduation Requirements". www.fldoe.org. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  6. ↑ "Uniform Policy". terrawolves.com. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  7. ↑ "Athletics".
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