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G.W. Carver Middle School

United States, Miami

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 961
Type Co-educational
Opened 1899
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, German, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School
Introduction

G.W. Carver Middle School sits at 4901 Lincoln Drive in Miami (Coral Gables), a magnet middle school offering a blend of American, French, German, Italian and Advanced Placement courses. The school hosts magnet programs, the International Education Program (IE) and the International Studies Program (IS), with entry available in 6th grade and language study in French, Italian, German or Spanish. All courses are advanced or honors, and students may pursue a rigorous curriculum in a globally oriented setting. The campus features a Media Center for research and reading, the Piazza for student activities, and systems like Morning Announcements and New Student Orientation that support families. The school is uniquely recognized by the governments of Spain, Germany, Italy and France. Athletics include a Tennis Team that has earned county honors. Extracurriculars include Earth Day initiatives led by the Green Team and Kids for Ocean Club, and Theatre program with state-level competition.

4901 Lincoln Drive, Miami (Coral Gables), Florida 33133

The Essentials

G.W. Carver Middle School has 961 pupils, instruction in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.

Location
4901 Lincoln Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. The school is in the Miami area and serves students within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Bus routes and transportation details place the school in the Coral Gables area for many students, reflecting its regional location. The campus is accessible via district-provided transportation and local road networks.

Stages
Grades 6-8; Middle school.

Type
Magnet middle school.

Country affiliation
The school is the only public middle school worldwide recognized by the governments of Spain, Germany, Italy and France.

School day structure
School hours are 9:10 A.M. to 3:50 P.M.

Bus service
Bus transportation is provided through Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The Transportation document lists multiple routes serving GW Carver Middle School, including Route 4422 (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri), Route 7602, Route 7610, Route 7611, Route 7613, and Route 7028, with morning and afternoon stop times and cross-stops noted.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is a uniform-standard, 3-button polo shirt in orange, hunter green or white with the G.W. Carver Middle School logo (embroidered or sewn-on patch). Patches may be purchased in the school office. The shirt should not be form-fitting for girls. Standard uniform pants (khaki or navy) are worn. For cold-weather wear, jackets or sweaters must have a front button or zipper and conform to Miami-Dade County Public School's dress code; no pullover sweaters or sweatshirts. Every Friday is casual Friday; students may wear Carver-branded sweatpants or standard blue jeans with the Green Carver International Language Program shirt or standard uniform polo. On pre-approved non-uniform days, students must follow the MDCPS dress code.

Food Options
Meals are provided through the Miami-Dade County Public Schools nutrition program; breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge for all students. Cafeteria staff include Rivera (Cafeteria Manager).

Governance and Ownership
Public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) system.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no separate application fee charged by G.W. Carver Middle School to apply for general enrollment or for its magnet programs; magnet applications are submitted exclusively through the Miami‑Dade County Public Schools (M‑DCPS) parent/choice portal.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- G.W. Carver Middle School is a public, district (M‑DCPS) day school. There is no tuition charged for attendance in grades 6–8. Tuition: USD 0 per year for each grade level; USD 0 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular academic enrollment for district students has no recurring tuition billing. Optional programs and services that carry fees (for example, before/after‑school care, enhancement classes, or certain community education offerings) are billed through the district online portals and must be paid prior to the start of the service period. Payments for these programs made through the district's FOCUS/Parent Portal are accepted online by credit card and must be paid in full for the service period; partial payments are not accepted for these programs. Late fees and timelines for specific programs follow the published rules of that program.

Boarding fees

- G.W. Carver Middle School is a public day school and does not offer boarding. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical one‑time or optional fees

- Uniforms and uniform items: Carver is a mandatory uniform school. Required uniform tops must have the G.W. Carver logo; patches may be purchased through the school office. Supportive uniform vendors are listed as Academia Couture and Apple Uniform; families obtain uniforms from those vendors or from the school‑approved sources. These purchases are paid to the vendor or to the school (for office‑sold patches).

- Student agenda / materials: The school distributes a student agenda and provides guidance on required materials; any printed agenda, workbooks or supplemental student materials that are sold or collected as a fee are treated as optional or program‑specific charges.

- Field trips and transportation for district‑approved student travel: Field trips that require payment are charged on a per‑trip basis; payment terms and deadlines for field trips follow district and school procedures. The district's parent/student handbook authorizes the School Board to levy charges for learning materials and related activities when appropriate.

- Extracurricular/club/activity dues, athletics: Participation in some activities (for example, athletics or special programs) can require purchase of insurance, uniforms, equipment, or participation fees. These are program‑specific and billed or collected separately. The district handbook notes that certain charges may be levied to facilitate use of learning materials.

- Identification badges and uniform patches: School ID is required as part of the uniform; replacement IDs or embroidered/sewn‑on patches are available for purchase through the school office.

- PTSA / Home & School Association dues and fundraising: Parent organizations commonly run membership drives, fundraisers, and accept voluntary dues or donations. Payment methods for those groups vary by that organization (they may accept online payments through common merchant services).

Refund information

- For district‑managed programs (for example, before/after‑school care and certain community education classes), a student who withdraws after payment may be eligible for a refund for paid but unused days; refund requests must be submitted in writing to the program manager or appropriate office and follow the program's refund rules. Refunds for other program fees (field trips, club fees, PTSA purchases, vendor purchases) follow the rules of the organization or vendor that collected the fee. The district parent/student handbook describes the district's authority to levy student charges and program policies; specific refund amounts and deadlines are program‑dependent.

Fee payment options

- District program fees and payments for before/after care and many school‑hosted programs are collected online via the M‑DCPS Parent Portal / FOCUS system and generally require payment by credit card for those services.

- Uniform purchases are paid to the listed vendors (Academia Couture and Apple Uniform) or as directed by school office sales (for example, patches). Vendor payment options typically include in‑store or online card payments (payment methods depend on the vendor).

- Parent organizations (PTSA/Home & School) may accept online payments or merchant services for dues and donations; accepted tools vary by group.

Brief note on unavailable specific amounts

- No per‑student tuition amounts, application fees, or boarding fees are charged for regular district enrollment (tuition is USD 0). Specific dollar amounts for optional items (uniform pieces, patches, agenda sales, individual field trips, club or activity dues, or PTSA membership dues) are not published as fixed line‑item charges on the school's publicly available materials; those optional fees are set by vendors, the school office or individual program organizers and are billed or collected as required. For district‑managed programs (before/after care and community education), the program registration materials and the FOCUS payment portal specify the program price, payment deadlines and refund rules.
Academics

G.W. Carver Middle School teaches American Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
The school has International Education Program (IE) and International Studies Program (IS).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Department Chair who serves as the 6th Grade Counselor, a Counselor for 7th and 8th grades, a Mental Health Coordinator, and a Resource Teacher. Questions can be directed to the main contact number: (305) 444-7388.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Resource Teacher is part of the Student Services Department.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health support is available. A Mental Health Coordinator is on staff, and resources are available through MDCPS Mental Health Services.
Parent Experience

History
Carver School began as a private school for Coconut Grove Black children, founded by D. A. Dorsey in 1899; a public school opened in 1901 at St. Paul A.M.E. church and moved to Thomas Avenue. In 1924 George Merrick offered five acres on Grand Avenue for a new Dade County Training School serving elementary and junior high Black students. Mrs. Francis Tucker became principal in 1929 and led the school until 1942, when it was renamed G.W. Carver after Carver's death. In the late 1980s it became a magnet school with International Studies and International Education programs, and International Studies Day was proclaimed in 1994.

Community
Carver Middle School PTSA, in conjunction with its partners, funded the creation of the Piazza. The Piazza includes a terrace, seating, pavers, shade trees, and will include a student mural. It provides a safe place for students to gather, socialize, and collaborate, creating a social environment among the student body.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTSA funds projects in partnership with its partners. It funded the creation of the Piazza. The Piazza is a gathering space with a terrace, seating, pavers, shade trees, and a student mural. It provides a space for students to gather, socialize, and collaborate.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a Media Center for student research and reading. The Piazza is used for activities before school and during lunch. A Monthly Activities Calendar is published to share events with families. Morning Announcements and New Student Orientation are available to students and families.

Sports Facilities
The school has a Tennis Team. The Hornets Tennis Team earned first place in the county. Tennis is part of the school's athletic program. The school highlights its sports updates and celebrations, including tennis.

Academic Facilities
International Education Program offers an advanced and honors curriculum with language study in French, Italian, German or Spanish. The IE program includes two language courses each year, one focusing on grammar and vocabulary and the other on communication. International Studies Program provides a challenging, internationally oriented curriculum with language, humanities and math taught in French, German, Italian or Spanish. All courses at Carver are advanced or honors. Entry into IE is available for 6th grade, and IS entry may occur in 6th, 7th or 8th grade based on criteria and space.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Earth Day celebrations are led by the Green Team and Kids for Ocean Club. Career Day invites professionals to share their journeys with Carver students. The Theater program has competed at the state level. Alumni Hall of Fame honors former Carver students. Carver KICK IT UP Games are a traditional school activity.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school offers two magnet programs: International Education Program (IE) and International Studies Program (IS). These programs focus on international education within the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mental health support resources are available for students through district resources.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers two magnet programs: International Education Program (IE) and International Studies Program (IS). IE enables high-achieving students to study in French, German, Italian, or Spanish, with entry at 6th grade. IS provides language-integrated study in French, German, Italian, or Spanish with entry for 6th–8th grade after meeting criteria and language proficiency exam. Both programs provide courses for grades six through eight.

Bilingual Teaching
IE and IS provide bilingual/multilingual instruction through two magnet programs. The IE program enables high-achieving students to study in French, German, Italian, or Spanish, with two annual language courses (grammar/vocabulary and communication) and entry at 6th grade. The IS program provides language-focused study in French, German, Italian, or Spanish as part of an international curriculum. Both programs serve students in grades six through eight.

Immersion Programs
IS and IE provide immersion-like language experiences. In IE, the language component consists of two courses annually for each language: grammar/vocabulary and conversation/communication. In IS, language is used across core subjects with content taught in the target language (French, German, Italian, or Spanish), and a dedicated Spanish Language Class is offered. These programs cover grades six through eight.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Application period and submission. Magnet applications for G.W. Carver Middle School run from October 1 through January 15 each year and are submitted online through the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Parent Portal. The International Education (IE) program is open to 6th grade only; the International Studies (IS) program accepts 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. New students must provide a birth certificate or legal name proof, health and immunization forms, the child's Social Security Number, and proof of residency; students transferring from another MDCPS school must provide a withdrawal slip and proof of residency in the guardian's name. Language proficiency requirements apply to IS applicants (a language proficiency exam must be passed). For IE, language testing requirements are described in the Magnet section before applying online. All magnet applications are screened, with eligibility determined by: 2.5 GPA in core classes (last year and first quarter), 2.5 GPA in foreign language courses (last year and first quarter), 2.0 GPA in conduct (last year and first quarter), no more than 5 absences in the first semester or 10 in the year, and language proficiency criteria for IS. Step 2. Selection. Applicants who meet the criteria are entered into the MDCPS district random selection. Step 3. Notification and waitlist. Applicants are notified by email of the random selection outcome. The waiting list remains current through the second week of the new school year. Students not accepted who wish to be reconsidered for the next year must re-apply to an IS program. For more information, contact the Lead Teacher at (305) 444-7388 or visit the MDCPS Parent Portal.

Waitlist
The waiting list remains current through the second week of the new school year.
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