Academic Planning for Military

We offer courses for all students whatever their present or future plans require. Our Magnet Program known as BEAT (Biomedical and Environmental Advancement Magnet) offers both an academic curriculum as well as a vocational technological strand. North Miami Beach Senior High School offers incoming students the opportunity to select a career path in one of our three magnets: iPrep. BEAT. AP Capstone, or academies Academy of Information Technology and Academy of Finance.

Upon enrolling at North Miami Beach Sr. High School, grade level counselor will review the student’s academic history in whatever format the family can provide to make an academic plan for the student or another appropriate program.

The Army Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps Program is designed to educate high school students about leadership, citizenship, community service, responsibility, character, and self-discipline. This program offers students opportunities to earn scholarships to continue their education after high school. JROTC also partners with organizations that help the military student to stay connected to the military for example planning and organizing field trips to military installations. Students who wish to participate in JROTC are enrolled through their counselor. Students are encouraged to enter the program in the ninth grade to receive the full benefit of the four-year program.

After School Study Resource
The Florida International University After-School All-Stars is the local chapter of the leading national organization, After-School All-Stars, that provides year-round, school-based, free comprehensive after-school programs that include academics, enrichment activities health and fitness and a summer school program to help students.

Graduation Requirements
Students entering 9th grade may choose from one of four state-approved options to earn a standard diploma.

  • 24-credit program
  • 18-credit, Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) option
  • 18-credit, Career and Technical Education Graduation Pathway
  • All diploma options require students to earn a passing score on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment or either the College Board SAT or the ACT.
  • Students must also earn a passing score on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) assessment or receive a comparative score either on the College Board SAT or the ACT.

*Additionally, there are two options for students with disabilities, which may be completed within the 24-credit program.