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Class of 2012

Miramar High School statistics and demographics, 2012

The principal of Miramar High School is BRIAN FASO. 2,748 students attend MHS.

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District
Black, non-Hispanic 71% 37%
White, non-Hispanic 4% 30%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Multiracial 2% 3%
Hispanic 19% 26%
Native American or Native Alaskan 0.2% 0.2%

Student Income

  School District
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48% 44%
Limited English proficiency 6% 8%

[Source: zillow.com]

Tracy Howard at University of Miami

As reported on The Sports Network (sportsnetwork.com):

“Tracy Howard, CB, Miami-Florida – At just 5-11 and 175 pounds, Howard was not the biggest or most athletic cornerback recruit, but when it comes to flat-out cover skills, few compare to the Miramar High School product. As a versatile defender in coverage and a very physical player for his size, Howard should be making big plays in the Hurricane defensive backfield as a starter from game one.”

Video contest open to Miramar High School Students: SHOW ME HOW YOU MOVE

Miramar Day 2012 “Let’s Move Miramar” Video Contest Rules are online. The video contest theme is “Let’s Move Miramar.”

MHS Band teacher, Alvin Davis, one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year

Alvin Davis

Alvin Davis

Miramar High School band teacher Alvin Davis was honored Tuesday morning at the White House as one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year. Rebecca Mieliwocki, an English teacher from California, won the top honor.

President Barack Obama made the announcement during a White House ceremony.

A BAND DIRECTOR WHO TURNED AROUND A HIGH SCHOOL

Charles Osgood Podcast:

Alvin Davis

Alvin Davis

"Is it possible for a man who teaches about B flat – and never lets the band be flat – to make such a difference that it helps turn a whole school around?"

[Listen to the whole Charles Osgood podcast about Alvin Davis, finalist for National Teacher of the Year]

CBS Evening News:

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MHS teacher gets all his kids to graduate

(CBS News) If you worry about the future of our kids, listen to the story of Miramar High School. Miramar was one of the worst schools in Florida, but in 10 years, with a new administration and dedicated teachers, it’s now among the best. Leading the way is Alvin Davis, the band director, who is now a finalist for National Teacher of the Year.

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"I see every report card. I see every interim, and if the grades aren’t up to par, they’re gonna take a break from being in my program," Davis said… Ninety-percent of Miramar students graduate, but nobody beats the band. For four years in a row, 100 percent of the band has graduated and gone on to college. Davis said his kids would probably describe him as "rough."

"His number one priority and goal is to get all of us to college," said Sandra Romero, a member of the band.

[see complete story at CBSNews.com]