M.E.T. (Marine/Environmental Science/Technology)
West Miami Middle School’s M.E.T. Magnet features an accelerated curriculum in Environmental Science and Technology featuring Inquiry-Based Hands-On Learning. We offer programs rich in technology, service learning, and environmental action. Our prominent Environmental Technology program is the only one of its kind in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Through our partnership with scientists and community organizations such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Connect to Protect, Everglades National Park Education, Biscayne National Park Education, DERM, and Natural Areas Management, our program allows our students to improve our community while being educated on the importance of sustainable environmental practices and the latest in scientific technology.
West Miami Middle School features many opportunities for students to thrive. Gifted, Advanced, and Cambridge classes are provided in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. We are a Middle School Redesign Pilot School, which gives us the opportunity to offer over 15 electives, ranging from the arts such as Orchestra, Art, Film, and Culinary Arts, to science such as Forensics, Marine Biology, and our STEM Genius Lab. We are one of three schools in the state that were awarded the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Program (Perkins I&M) Grant in partnership with Lego Education, providing work-based learning, STEM career exploration, and mentorship opportunities for students and access to the Microsoft Technology Assistance industry certification in the 8th grade. We are also a Verizon Innovative Learning School, which affords every student with an iPad to take home for assignments and activities.
Please come join our Falcon Family by completing the application online:
Magnet Schools Application at: yourchoicemiami.org/magnet-applications/
If you should have any questions or wish to schedule a school tour, please do not hesitate to e-mail me Tania Hernandez-Pardo, Lead Magnet teacher at taniapardo@dadeschools.net.
Our Environmental Commitment & Accomplishments
In our commitment to our environment and community, our students participate in several activities throughout the year to improve our world.
At School . . .
MET Magnet students maintain Critically Imperiled Natural areas in school, such as our three native plant corridor Pine Rockland gardens that are designated for wildlife and Biodiversity within Miami-Dade County.
Learn More about Pine Rocklands from Pine Rocklands In Miami Dade County. http://www.miamidade.gov/environment/pine-rocklands.asp
West Miami Middle School was the first school ever to join the CONNECT TO PROTECT Network and plant Corridor Pine Rockland Gardens. Do you want to join in our efforts and plant a Pine Rockland Garden? Fairchild’s Connect to Protect is free and easy to join! Visit for free plant starter kits and more information. http://www.fairchildgarden.org/science-conservation/connect-to-protect-network
West Miami Middle School houses Purple Martin birds in the winter months and create habitat for breeding populations.
Find out more about Purple Martins here. https://www.purplemartin.org/ (Our very own Purple Martin Bird House and Gourds)
We even made the News. See article here . . https://news.fiu.edu/2014/04/fiu-celebrates-earth-day-restores-pine-rockland-with-west-miami-middle-school/76665
See our work with Zoo Miami: http://zoomiamiconservation.com/project/pine-rockland-restoration/
Through our Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Academy our students are successful in receiving Microsoft Office Industry Certification.
- 39 students received Microsoft Office Certification in Word,
- 33 students received Microsoft Office Bundle Certification in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- 4 Students received Microsoft Office Certification in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel Work programs.
- West Miami Middle School is one of eight Middle schools that offers Industry certification in Middle school. Our commitment to the future of our students puts them on track for professional greatness in their future. Through industry certification our students are ahead of many individuals in the job market and ready for a bright future.
*West Miami has been committed to Environmental Stewardship for many years. Please check out Volume 1, Issue 1 of the April 1999 ECOLOGY Gazette.
Student Created STEAM websites
ECOTEC Magnet students create STEAM based websites from their Botany Growth Experiments. They compared a variable, learn and performed science, used and made technology, videos, posted on Youtube, redirect websites to their student made Movie Maker videos, and even made Games for you to play. All while learning about food miles, healthy eating, and sustainable farming, botany and nature.
Check out our work from their student created websites:
PeterPippersPeppers by Amanda T. Melodie R. Ivan O.
http://peterpiperpeppers.weebly.com/
A Kale's Tale/ Adriel B/ Derek M/ Adrian D
akalestale.weebly.com
Growing Rainbow Chard by Abigail S. Javier B. & Christopher T.
plantingrainbowchard.weebly.com
LET US GROW LETTUCE/ Ernesto S/ Cristian S/ Jesse M
growlettuce.weebly.com
PeterPippersPeppers by Amanda T. Melodie R. Ivan O.
http://peterpiperpeppers.weebly.com/
A Kale's Tale/ Adriel B/ Derek M/ Adrian D
akalestale.weebly.com
Growing Rainbow Chard by Abigail S. Javier B. & Christopher T.
plantingrainbowchard.weebly.com
LET US GROW LETTUCE/ Ernesto S/ Cristian S/ Jesse M
growlettuce.weebly.com