Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, and through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center students have achieved yet another milestone.
Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The 2017-2018 FSA and EOC assessment scores show a vast improvement in comparison to those of last year, further proving how dedicated MLEC’s students and faculty continue to be.
“We had an 80% passing rate last year in the U.S. history EOC. To see it move up to an 84%, I mean that’s the kids, teachers, and administration; it’s a package deal. Teachers did all the heavy lifting and the students worked so hard. The dedication seen in not only my students, but those of other teachers was incredible,” said History Department Chair, John Moffi.
Miami Lakes Educational Center’s hard work is not only shown through these scores but also amongst their 99% graduation rate, where 96% are enrolled in college, and 1% are enlisted in the US military.
“These preliminary results are a testament to the hard work and determination of our entire MLEC family. Despite all of the challenges and hardships that we encountered this year, including the devastation from Hurricane Irma, students made incredible learning gains. I am fortunate to work with focused, brilliant students and with talented and dedicated colleagues in a district that always puts education first,” stated English Department Chair, Neyda Borges.
When seeing these academic jumps, one could only think of the blood, sweat, and tears that the staff have put forth to give their students the absolute best. The scores are just proof of what Jaguars already know.
Our top Jaguar, Principal Lourdes Diaz, helped attain such academic prestige in every field that she could. She was committed to ensure the continued success of the school by staying after hours to assure that everything ran smoothly and approaching new methods to helping students and teachers.
“We have an outstanding faculty here at MLEC. They are true professionals, dedicated to their craft and to the students they teach. We also have amazing students who are serious about their learning. When you combine those two elements, you can’t help but get terrific results,” stated Ms. Diaz.
Historic and unprecedented moment @MDCPS! @MiamiSup announces that our students exhibited unparalleled success on the Spring 2018 administration of the FSA, across all content areas and grade levels. #MDCPSFutureReady pic.twitter.com/TOYEAyXcsG
— Miami-Dade Schools (@MDCPS) June 15, 2018
“The 2017-2018 school year has had its challenges and moments of deep reflection, but this year has also been punctuated by robust academic programs, exemplary student achievement, steadfast parent and community engagement and support, financial soundness, and operational excellence,” states Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho in his end of school year message.
Thank you to every teacher, support staff, administrative leader, our visionary board, parents, and most importantly, students. We are celebrating improvements in academic performance and growth in all areas that is a culmination of 10 years of laser-focused, data-driven work. pic.twitter.com/2RGi7XOCrf
— Alberto M. Carvalho (@LAUSDSup) June 15, 2018
