University of Miami Global Academy provides online middle school and high school education, while allowing the student to keep working on achieving their goals. Small classrooms and close student-teacher spark students' interests to the subjects.
Accreditation: UMGA is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Also, the University of Miami Global Academy is a member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning. The University of Miami Global Academy is registered with the Florida Department of Education as part of the Florida Private Schools Directory.
Year Founded/Established: Not Listed
Worldview or Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition and Fees: Tuition unlisted
Electives: Anatomy & Physiology Anthropology Art Appreciation Art History Basic Drawing Basic Web Design Botany & Zoology Business Communication Career Planning Character Education Civics Computer Basics Creative Writing Digital Arts Environmental Science Essentials of Business Financial Literacy Graphic Design Law and Ethics Life Management Skills Marine Science Media and Communication Music Appreciation Paleontology Psychology Reading Skills Renewable Energy Research Sociology Space Exploration Speech Study Skills & Strategies Theatre Studies Work Environment World Religions
Graduation Requirements: In order to receive a UMGA diploma, students are required to complete coursework to accrue 24 credits in the following manner Language Arts 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts or Practical Arts Elective 1 credit Elective 6 credits Total Credits 24 credits Additionally, students are promoted —based on appropriate coursework—to the next high school grade level based on successful completion of the course loads below: Grade Number of Credits 9th Grade 6 Credits 10th Grade 7-12 Credits 11th Grade 13-18 Credits Students desiring to transfer credit into UMGA and graduate with a University of Miami Global Academy high school diploma are required to successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credits during their senior year at UMGA.
Flexibility: The UMGA approach to online education allows learners to progress at their own pace, at the time of day that works best for them. For example, if Susan does well in math and needs to spend more time in social studies, she can move through her math course quickly and use the rest of her time focusing on social studies. Furthermore, if she performs better in challenging subjects in the afternoon, this is the time of day she can dedicate to social studies. This example demonstrates a student’s freedom to move through a course independently based on their individual ability and also shift coursework to portions of the day when they are most alert.
College credit: yes - many AP courses available
Curriculum / Careers: The University of Miami Global Academy serves grades 9-12 and offers core curriculum, sixteen Advanced Placement (AP) courses, four language programs, Honors courses, and a diverse array of electives. The goal of the college preparatory high school is to ensure student success by providing students with the very best college options. Our students are assigned an academic coach, followed by ongoing and personalized teacher contact throughout the day with a combination of live video, audio, and whiteboard technologies.
NCAA Approved? The University of Miami Global Academy has NCAA-approved courses in the subject areas of language arts/English, mathematics, science, social science/studies, and world languages. Student athletes should visit the NCAA website for a specific list of approved courses. Use CEEB code 100372 or high school search name “University Miami Global Academy.”
Homeschool Info: The UMGA online education allows students to progress at their own pace.
Offers ACT/SAT Prep? Information not found.
Offers Summer Classes: Yes - they are offered, but the link for more information on the courses is broken
Accepts International Students / International Students can Enroll: yes - UMGA students learn in a secure, nurturing, bully-free zone which allows students to focus on their studies and build friendships with classmates from around the world.
Additional Information: At UMGA, our approach to online learning is as unique as our students. We start by recognizing each student as an individual. We purposely shun mass-produced learning stylized after 19th and 20th-century factory models which started with the same measure of raw material and outputted the same finished product. Instead, we acknowledge and celebrate students’ individual abilities, talents, and interests and create a learning environment which is engaging and allows them to thrive. UMGA’s 21st-century learning model melds the highest quality teaching with engaging curriculum and opportunities for students to interact and share with classmates from around the country and around the world. Next, we ensure an adequate use of technology to aid the learning process, not overshadow it. UMGA does not view its use of technology as the focus of learning. Rather, it sees technology as a pathway, or conduit, which grows learning communities regardless of time or space. That is how online learning works at UMGA.
Physical Location/Office Location/Address: Allen Hall, 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124-1610
