UPPER SCHOOL
A C A D E M I C OFFE R I NG S A N D S T U D E NT L I FE
MISSION & CORE VALUES Miami Country Day School empowers every student, every day, everywhere to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion as global citizens. We do this in a community where every student is known and included by engaging the whole child, in and out of the classroom as they discover their full potential.
CORE VALUES Purpose: Cultivates the curiosities, motivations, and interests of all our learners to build individual and collective purpose. Honor: Fosters integrity and honesty in all that we do and ensure trust and confidence within our community. Respect: Upholds dignity and rights of each member and values our diverse perspectives and experiences. Wisdom: Grows through our commitment to the intellect, spirit, and character of every person and of the whole community, as well as seeking truth, knowledge, and excellence. Compassion: Builds on the foundation for empathy and is indispensable to learning, productive inquiry, and civic engagement.
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A 4-YEAR MAP - A SAMPLE OF HOW THE 8 TRACKS CAN LOOK THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL.
Core #1
Core #2
Core #3
Core #4
Core #5
English (8)
Math (8)
History/Social Studies (6)
Science (6)
W. Language (6)
Non-Core
ISP
+ Choice (2)
World Lit & Composition (F) Culture & Conflicts in Literature (S)
10th Grade
Math
World History
Investigative
World Language
Credit #1
Credit #1
Physics%
Credit #1
Math
U.S. History
Literature
Credit #2
Credit #2
Choice
Math
English
Credit #3
Credit #2
Math
English
Credit #4
(F) Required Elective (Art/PE)
(S) Required Elective (Art/PE) (F) Choice Elective (S) Required Elective (Art/PE)
(F) Choice Elective
(F) Choice Elective or ISP
(S) Choice Elective
(S) Choice Elective or ISP
3 Additional core courses are required in the senior year.
(F) Choice Elective
(F) Choice Elective or ISP
NOTE: C. Gov./Econ and/or Physics may be taken in either 11th or 12th grade.
(S) Choice Elective
(S) Choice Elective or ISP
(F) Comparative Government® / (S) Economics Both courses = Credit #3
Choice Credit #4
Chemistry Credit #2
Credit #3
12th Grade
World Language
(F) Choice Elective
(S) Choice Elective
Credit #2 11th Grade
(S) Choice Elective
Credit #1
American
(F) Health & Life Skills
Investigative
World Language
Physics% or
Credit #3
Biology% Credit #3
Independent Study Period
9th Grade
NOTE: Courses in red are required.
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ENGLISH
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL English: Course Offerings (8 credits required)
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
World Literature & Composition (CP, H)
1
Culture & Conflicts in Literature (CP, H)
1
American Literature: The American Dream (CP, H)
1
American Literature: The Dream Deferred (CP, H)
1
American Literature: The Theater of Belonging (CP, H)
1
British Literature: Enlightenment to Contemporary
1
British Literature: Medieval to Romantic Period (H)
1
British Literature: Monsters and Ghosts (CP, H)
1
Gender Studies (H)
2
Gender Studies (AT)
2
AP English Language & Composition
2
AP English Literature & Composition
2
Detective Fiction (H)
1
Contemporary African American Literature (H)
1
College Composition (H)
1
HISTORY & SOCIAL STUDIES History & Social Studies: Course Offerings (6 credits required)
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
World History (CP, H, )
2
AP World History: Modern
2
U.S. History (CP, H, AP)
2
Courses that meet the government requirement: Comparative Government (CP, H)
1
AP Comparative Government & Politics
2
American Democracy: 1787 – 1865 (H)
1
Courses that meet the economics requirement: Microeconomics (CP, H)
1
AP Microeconomics
1
AP Macroeconomics (ON)
1
Additional core courses AP Human Geography
2
AP Art History
2
AP African American Studies
2
AP Psychology
2
AP European History (ON)
2
AP U.S. Government & Politics
1
Ancient Civilizations: Africa and Asia
1
Ancient Civilizations: Western Europe & Americas
1
History of Revolt & Freedom (H)
1
Holocaust Studies (H)
1
Communist Revolutions (H)
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THE SCIENCES LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL Science: Course Offerings (6 required credits)
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Biology
2
Chemistry (CP, H)
2
Investigative Physics (CP, H)
2
AP Physics 1 Additional core courses
2
AP Biology
2
AP Chemistry
2
AP Physics C: Mechanics (ON)
2
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (ON)
2
Environmental Science (CP, AP)
1
AP Computer Science Principles
1
AP Computer Science A
2
Marine Biology I
2
Marine Biology II
1
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (H)
1
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (H)
1
A History of Science
1
Space Science
1
Evolution (H)
1
The War on Science? (H)
1
A Fight for Life: The Science of Cancer I (H)
1
A Fight for Life: The Science of Cancer II (H)
1
The Digital Adolescent Brain
1
MATHEMATICS
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL Mathematics: Course Offerings (8 required credits)
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Integrated Math I
2
Integrated Math II (CP,H)
2
Integrated Math III (CP,H)
2
Precalculus (CP, AP)
2
Calculus
2
AP Calculus AB
2
AP Calculus BC
2
Multivariable Calculus (post AP, online)
2
Probability & Statistics
2
AP Statistics
2
Algebra 2
2
Data and Applications
1
Trigonometry and Applications
1
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WORLD LANGUAGES
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL World Languages: Course Offerings (6 sequential credits required) Chinese 1 Chinese 2 Chinese 3 Chinese 4 (CP, H) AP Chinese Language & Culture (online) English as a Second Language (ESL) French 1 French 2 French 3 (CP, H) French 4 (CP ,H) French 5 (H) AP French Language & Culture Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 (CP, H) Spanish 4 (CP, H) Spanish 5 (H) Hispanic History & Culture Hispanic Film & Literature Spanish Speakers I Spanish Speakers II (CP, H) Spanish Speakers III (CP, H) AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature & Culture
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL World Languages: Independent Language Learning (ILL)On-Campus
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits 2
German I German II German III (CP, H) Italian I Italian II Italian III (CP, H) Portuguese I Portuguese II Portuguese III (CP, H)
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
NOTE: Students enrolling in German, Italian, or Portuguese are required to remain in the ILL program for three years to complete their graduation requirement.
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL
World Languages: Online, Evenings 9 Arabic I Arabic II Japanese I Japanese II Japanese III (CP, H) Japanese IV (CP, H)
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits 2 2 2 2 2 2
NOTE: Students enrolling in an online language to complete their World Language graduation requirement are committed to the online program for 3 consecutive years. All enrollments require approval from the Chief Academic Design Officer.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH COURSE OFFERINGS
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL
Fall Term
Spring Term
Take Again?
Credits
NO
1
Team Sports
YES
1
Yoga & Mindfulness
YES
1
Dance
NO
1
Performance for Sports
NO
1
Strength Training
NO
1
Jujitsu
NO
1
Fitness for Life
NO
1
Intro to Sport Psychology
NO
1
Physical Education & Health Course Offerings (1 Health & 1 PE credit required) Health & Life Skills
9
10
11
12
Full Year
Select one of the following courses to complete the Physical Education Requirement
THE ARTS - MUSIC
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL The Arts Course Offerings 2 credits required from all available Arts categories Beats & Tracks Digital Music Creation
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Take Again?
Credits
NO
1 2
Vocal Techniques for Singers & Songwriters (H) Music Theory: Harmony & Ear Training (H)
NO
2
Guitar
NO
1
Concert Jazz Band (CP, H)
YES
2
Jazz Combo (H)
YES
2
Early Bird Orchestra (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced (CP, H)
YES
2
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THE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL The Arts - Dance & Theater ( 2 credits required) Dance Introduction to Acting Acting Techniques 1 Acting & Directing for TV/Film (H) Imagery in Acting Creating, Working and Starring in a Short Film (H) Lighting Design Musical Theater Workshop Technical Theater: Stagecraft Thespian: Technical Theater Lab Thespian: Theater Performance Studies Advanced Theater Voice & Movement (H) Acting & Characterization (H) Scene Studies Culminating Theater Performance Spring Performance: Production & Performance Dialects, Vocal & Physical Characterization (H) Stage Make-up & Design Stagecraft II
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
1
NO NO NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
THE ARTS - STUDIO
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL The Arts - Studio ( 2 credits required) Ceramics I Ceramics II Advanced Ceramics Advanced Painting Digital Photo & Imaging I Digital Photo & Imaging II Fiber Studio Fiber & Materials (H) Sculpture Open Studio Art Creativity in AI-Generated Art AP 2-D Art & Design AP 2-D Drawing
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
1
NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO YES NO YES YES
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2
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IMPACT STUDIO COURSES & COMMUNICATIONS
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL Impact Studio Courses 9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
1
NO NO NO NO YES
Impact of Fashion Design II: Beyond the Basics Happiness Unveiled: Exploring the Science of Well-Being The Impact of Design on Visual Culture Independent Learning Experience (ILL) Impact of Fashion Design I: Crafting Your Personal Style
1 1 1 1
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL Communications 9 Competitive Debate (CP, H) Advanced Competitive Debate (CP, H) Debate & Mock Trial Leadership Research & Writing for College Focus on Success (ON) Yearbook (CP, H) American Sign Language I American Sign Language II American Sign Language III
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Full Term Year
Credits
Take Again?
1
YES (H) NO (CP)
1 1
YES (H) NO (CP)
1 1 1 2 2 2 2
NO NO NO NO YES NO NO NO
BUSINESS & STRATEGY
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL
General Elective Course Offerings Business & Entrepreneurial Studies Social Media Marketing Personal Finance Business & Finance Marketing & Graphic Design (ON) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Finance and Investing (ON) Principles of Accounting Music Entrepreneurship (ON) Analysis, Strategy, & Action Design Thinking & Creativity (ON) Advanced Chess Strategies Intro to Sports Medicine
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
NLA NLA
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
1 1
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
NO YES NO
“NLA” stands for “No Longer Available” in that term.
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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL
General Elective Course Offerings Engineering Design for Living Engineering Design for Architecture Engineering and the Design Process (ON) The Science of Human Disease (ON) Python 1 Introduction to Web Design Mobile App Development 3D Animation Forensic Science (ON)
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
1
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
LENGTH OF COURSE
GRADE LEVEL Humanistic Studies Course Offerings ( 2 credits required) * denotes course may also count as a core course Confronting Global Issues (CP, H) Psychology (H)* Latin 1 (ON)* Sport in American Culture (ON) Racism, Identity, & Cultural Understanding (ON) Philosophy: The Problem of Knowledge (ON) Philosophy: Ethics & Morality (ON)
9
10
11
12
Fall Term
Spring Term
Full Year
Credits
Take Again?
2
YES NO NO NO NO NO NO
1 1 2 1 1 1
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PATHWAYS TO PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Miami Country Day School believes that the future of education lies not only in providing an education of excellence in the traditional tenets of learning, but also creates space for today’s learners to follow their interests and passions. With this in mind, we are proud to offer our high school diploma endorsement programs. Global Studies Endorsement As embodied in our mission and core values, we believe that global citizenship is an essential part of that lifelong learning. As today’s world becomes more interconnected, our graduates must enter life beyond Miami Country Day School prepared to face the challenges of a multicultural and multinational world complete with the complexities of managing relationships, navigating cultural mores, and brainstorming solutions to global issues. For students interested in embracing these challenges by dedicating time, creativity, compassion, and energy to being an involved global citizen, the upper school offers a Global Studies Diploma Endorsement. To earn this endorsement, students complete specific learning and service opportunities in the following areas: community service, global learning, travel, world language, and design and complete a global project. Arts Endorsement Miami Country Day School seeks to inspire a lifelong involvement in the arts for each of our students. The Arts Endorsement allows students who have a particular passion in Music, Theater or Visual Art, the opportunity to have an in-depth, personal learning experience with their craft. Finding one’s artistic voice whether on a canvas, on the stage or beyond, requires deep learning, discipline and commitment. This program provides the space and coursework for this to develop while at the same time, cultivates students who are empowered to share their art with the world. To earn this endorsement, students complete specific learning and community service opportunities in the all areas of the arts, and culminates with each student designing and delivering a performance or exhibit. Impact Studio Endorsement All young people have incredible potential to be positive disruptors in our world. We know if we set the conditions for students to tap into their natural curiosity, provide them with opportunities to test their ideas, and foster an environment that embraces action, they will thrive. Students must be empowered to engage in learning that transcends the traditional bounds of school to impact the world around them. Impact Studio is a diploma endorsement program that extends beyond the walls of a classroom in order to create a connected community of changemakers and engaged citizen-leaders committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond. Impact Studio courses are real-world deep dives culminating in the creation of projects or products that make an impact. To earn this endorsement, specific learning and service opportunities in the following areas: studio and elective course work, travel, a self-directed experience, a project and portfolio.
A DAY AS A SPARTAN EXAMPLE OF WHAT A DAY LOOKS LIKE 8:30AM START DAYS (MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY)
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
7:30am-8:23am
EBO
EBO
EBO
EBO
8:30am-9:43am
TRACK 1
TRACK 5
TRACK 1
TRACK 5
9:50am-10:29am
COMMUNITY TIME
COMMUNITY TIME
COMMUNITY TIME
COMMUNITY TIME
10:36am-11:49am
TRACK 2
TRACK 6
TRACK 2
TRACK 6
11:49am-12:00pm
BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
12:07pm-1:20pm
TRACK 3
TRACK 7
TRACK 3
TRACK 7
1:20pm-2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
2:07pm-3:20pm
TRACK 4
TRACK 8
TRACK 4
TRACK 8
School begins at 8:30 am Monday through Friday with dismissal at 3:20 pm every day except for Wednesday when school begins at 9:15 am. Students participating in EBO (Early Bird Orchestra) begin school at 7:30 am daily.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY TIME Daily rotations include: College Counseling, Academic Advising, Capstone Project, Meetings for Clubs, Honors Societies, and Affinity Groups, Upper School Assembly, Class Meetings, Service Programs, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Education, and Social-Emotional Learning Education. COMMUNITY SERVICE Miami Country Day School is rooted in the belief that it is our spiritual and civic duty to serve others in need and that service should be meaningful and personally relevant. Our community service embodies our core values of honor, respect, wisdom, compassion, and purpose. As a requirement each student is required to complete at least 25 hours per year for a total of 100 hours of community service for all non-profit organizations, as a graduation requirement.
STUDENT OPTIONS FOOD OPTIONS Lunch is included in tuition and available at four locations around campus including a cafeteria. Offerings include vegetarian, organic, and gluten-free options with a full salad bar. Break time snacks are also provided. UNIFORMS Miami Country Day School red, blue or white polo shirt and khaki bottoms purchased through Risse Brothers. EARLY BIRD ORCHESTRA (EBO) EBO is a string orchestra class that takes place before school every day, 7:30 - 8:23 am. There are three EBOs: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced, all being skill-based. Students in Upper School can play in any of the three ensembles. EXTRA HELP Each Upper School teacher has extra help sessions available after school twice weekly. Students are encouraged to attend extra help to reinforce concepts learned in class and prepare for upcoming projects and assessments.
GATEWAY GATEway, or Global Access To Education, offers global programming that supports, enhances, and develops our students’ views of the world, its diverse cultures, and people. In the Upper School, students have the opportunity to spend four weeks living and learning at one of our multiple sites across Europe. They may choose to explore different cultures through one of our X-Term travel experiences around the globe or may spend one week working at an orphanage in Central America. Upper School students can also use their experiences abroad to earn a Global Studies Diploma Endorsement at graduation.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
fleXterm
fleXterm offers Upper School students the opportunity to explore a whole child passion not typically found in the traditional curriculum. Opportunities exist on campus, in the greater Miami community, and at domestic and international locations. fleXterm transports students to experiential endeavors where the real world serves as the classroom and education is reimagined.
ORGANIZATIONS HONOR SOCIETIES Honor societies for Upper School students who meet certain academic, service, and citizenship criteria include: National Honor Society English Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta (Math) French Honor Society Excalibur National Honor Society (Science) Jack Dubois Social Studies Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society Art Honor Society
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Achieve Miami ARF - Animal Rights Best Buddies Cancer Walk Caring for Seniors Community Cares Dig Deep Good Hood Helping Hands Helping the Homeless Peer Advisors PICU - People in Crisis United Student Ambassadors Why Not Teens
STUDENT CLUBS Amused Book Club Chess Club Contemporary Music Ensemble Debate Club Dungeons and Dragons Geography Bee Team Model United Nations STEM Club The Spartacus Thespians V3ssel
AFFINITY GROUPS Asian Student Association Black Student Union CAUSE Christian Student Union Gender & Sexuality Alliance Girl Up/FIRE International New Student Network Jewish Student Union Muslim Student Union Pan-Latin American Network Young People of Distinction M CD S UP P E R S CH O O L 2025/ 26 CO URS E CATA LO GUE
GARNER CENTER FOR INNOVATION The Garner Center for Innovation (GCI) inspires Upper School students to design, build, and create through hands-on, project-based learning that merges creativity, technology, and academics. In this space, students explore design, programming, engineering, and entrepreneurship while developing the critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Across every discipline, the GCI turns classroom learning into hands-on innovation. History students have recreated French Revolution artifacts using emerging technologies including laser cutting and 3D printing. World Language students have coded robots in French to navigate maps, while Spanish classes have designed and prototyped inventions that address real-world challenges in Spanish-speaking countries. Engineering and Architecture students design and build original models while reimagining existing structures in creative ways that bring innovation and imagination to life. The GCI’s EI² (Entrepreneurship, Invention, and Innovation) Honors Society challenges students to pursue independent work in one of three focus areas—Programming and Robotics, Entrepreneurship and Invention, or
Educational Development. The program culminates in a senior-year presentation at the Spring Symposia, where students showcase their projects and graduate with EI² Honors distinction, celebrating their creativity, innovation, and leadership. The GCI is also home to the Cyber Spartans, the school’s FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team for grades 9–12. In only their third year, the Cyber Spartans won the South Florida Championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. Students gain hands-on experience in engineering, coding, and strategy while embracing the FTC values of “gracious professionalism” and “coopertition”. Beyond competition, the team engages in outreach, mentoring, and community initiatives that extend the impact of robotics well beyond the classroom. Through every project, program, and competition, the Garner Center for Innovation empowers students to explore their passions, apply their learning, and create with purpose. It is a place where imagination meets real-world impact, and where every idea has the potential to shape the future.
THEATRE
Upper School holds auditions for a musical, a play, and a Theatre for Social Change production yearly. Auditions are open to all Upper School students. To learn more about theatre opportunities at Miami Country Day School visit www.miamicountryday.org/arts/drama.
ATHLETICS
Our athletics help to foster team-building skills, problem-solving skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence. The program also promotes a healthy lifestyle with physical activity. Practice is every day after school during each season. FALL WINTER SPRING GIRLS SPORTS
Volleyball Golf Swimming Cross Country
Soccer Basketball
Tennis Water Polo Lacrosse Softball
BOYS SPORTS
Football Golf Swimming Cross Country
Soccer Basketball
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AI SCHOLARS (STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND MIT) This program exposes high school students to fundamental Al concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. Students receive a personalized learning experience in small groups with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. SOCIAL INNOVATORS PROGRAM (UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA) The Social Innovators Program is a partnership between the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice, Miami Country Day School, and Schoolyard Ventures. This twelve-week virtual program helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset while in Upper School. It also gives students substantive differentiation from their peers, better insight into their future educational and career opportunities, and more grit and resilience to accomplish their goals, as entrepreneurship is much more than merely learning how to start a business. It’s a mindset.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING Miami Country Day School is committed to supporting every student’s journey toward academic excellence. The programming we offer spans a full spectrum of opportunities, from learning support and skill-building to enrichment and advanced exploration, ensuring that each student is challenged and supported according to their individual needs.
STUDENT SUCCESS NETWORK The Student Success Network is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inspiring educational environment where students of all grade levels can reach their fullest academic and artistic potential. We provide personalized, effective tutoring tailored to each learner’s unique strengths and goals. Every day, we strive to build confidence, strengthen academic foundations, and ignite a lifelong passion for learning. WRITING LAB Drop-in writing support across the disciplines offered at selected times during the day and after school MATH LAB Accessible to all US students throughout the school day on a drop-in basis; peer tutors from Mu Alpha Theta are available to assist on-site as well.“
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6TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE Miami Country Day Online School offers unparalleled flexibility for students to achieve excellence from any location, breaking down the barriers of conventional learning and inspiring a boundless educational journey. We believe that every student is a mosaic— a vibrant tapestry of interests, talents, and aspirations. As a Spartans Around student you are empowered to weave together academic experiences, creating a personalized masterpiece that reflects who you are and who you aspire to become. What Awaits You as a Spartans Around student? Curiosity and Talent deserves access to a high quality, flexible learning experience. Purposeful Living: Our online school is not only about academics; it is also about fulfilling a purpose. Discover what drives you, explore your passions, and design a learning journey that aligns with your aspirations. Live a life of Purpose—one mosaic piece at a time. Global Perspectives: Our globally minded programming exposes you to diverse cultures, viewpoints, and challenges. Engage in virtual exchanges, collaborate on projects, and broaden your horizons. Choice and Flexibility: Miami Country Day Online School pairs time with academics. You have the freedom to allocate your hours—whether it is diving into a novel, participating in a virtual debate, or mastering a new language. Your education adapts to your life, not the other way around.
CAPSTONE Capstone encourages students to develop a sense of purpose through action. This dynamic approach to learning invites students to pair interests with impact as they address real-world issues through solution-based and/or serviceoriented projects.
COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING We believe in a personalized approach that seeks to maximize the admission opportunities of every student. In 9th grade, students are introduced to the College Counseling program and advising. Starting in 10th grade a full-time College Counselor is assigned to each Miami Country Day student to help guide them and their families through the college admissions process. Each year representatives from over 200 colleges and universities visit our campus to meet in small groups with our students. With a 100% College Commitments rate, two-thirds of our students are accepted into a top 100 institution.
At Miami Country Day, we have created an intentional program inspired by original passions and influenced by lessons around our past and present as well as our real world and local community. As a result, Capstone Projects explore a variety of fields and subject-areas, but all have the Miami Country Day School values of Honor, Respect, Wisdom, Compassion, and Purpose at their core. Capstone directly speaks to our mission. The process involves reflecting, asking essential questions, identifying needs, and mapping out an action plan as students consider the ways these projects might come to fruition. All the while, Capstone asks that students remain authentic to who they are as learners, members in our MCDS community, and, on a larger scale, an active participant in the world we are charged with nurturing. M CD S UP P E R S CH O O L 2025/ 26 CO URS E CATA LO GUE
COLLEGE COMMITMENT LIST Adelphi University Agnes Scott College American University Amherst College Appalachian State University Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix) Arizona State University (Tempe) Auckland University of Technology Babson College Ball State University Bard College Barry University Bates College Bentley University Berry College Bocconi University Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Broward College Brown University Bryant University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University California Institute of Technology California State Polytechnic University (Pomona) California State University (Long Beach) Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Central Michigan University Central Washington University Chapman University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston Colorado College Colorado State University (Fort Collins)
Columbia College (Chicago) Columbia University Concordia University (Montreal) Connecticut College Cornell University Creighton University Culinary Institute of America CUNY Hunter College Curry College Dartmouth College Dean College DePaul University Duke University Durham University East Carolina University Eckerd College Elmhurst University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach) Emmanuel College Emory University Fairfield University Fashion Institute of Technology Fisk University Flagler College Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Polytechnic University Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Franklin University Switzerland Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Georgian Court University
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