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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

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

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The Essentials

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.

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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

Curriculum

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

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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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FAQs

Where is G.W. Carver Middle School located and what grades does it serve?

G.W. Carver Middle School is at 4901 Lincoln Drive in Miami, FL 33133, within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. It operates as a co‑educational magnet middle school serving grades 6–8, with two magnet programs: IE (International Education) and IS (International Studies).

What magnet programs does Carver Middle School offer and what languages are studied?

The school runs two magnet programs: International Education (IE) and International Studies (IS). IE includes two annual language courses in French, German, Italian, or Spanish, while IS provides language-focused study in those languages with content taught in the target language.

Is Carver Middle School a boarding school?

No. It is a public day school within MDCPS; there is no boarding provision.

Do students pay tuition to attend Carver Middle School?

No. G.W. Carver Middle School is a public school for grades 6–8, so there is no tuition. There is also no separate general enrollment application fee charged by the school; magnet applications are submitted through the MDCPS Parent Portal.

How do magnet applications work for IE and IS?

Magnet applications run from October 1 to January 15 each year and are submitted online through the MDCPS Parent Portal. IE is open to 6th grade only; IS accepts 6th–8th grades. Applicants must meet GPA, conduct, attendance, and language proficiency criteria, with selection by district random draw and a waitlist through the second week of the new school year.

Are there scholarships or additional fees for magnet programs?

Scholarships are not listed in the provided information. There are optional program fees for services like before/after care or enrichment classes, and uniform costs and field trip charges may apply; uniforms are mandatory and patches can be purchased through the school office or approved vendors.

What languages can students study in IE and IS?

In IE, students study French, German, Italian, or Spanish, with two annual language courses (grammar/vocabulary and communication). In IS, language-focused study is offered in those same languages as part of the international curriculum.

Are IE and IS courses offered at advanced or honors levels?

Yes. All Carver courses are described as advanced or honors, and the IE program offers an advanced/honors curriculum with language study.

When can students join IE or IS, and what are the entry requirements?

IE allows entry in 6th grade. IS may admit students in 6th–8th grades, subject to space and a language proficiency exam; eligibility criteria include GPA in core classes and foreign language, conduct, attendance, and language proficiency.

What facilities support learning at Carver Middle School?

Carver features a Media Center for research and reading and a Piazza gathering space used for activities, along with a Monthly Activities Calendar shared with families. Morning Announcements and New Student Orientation also help students settle in.

What sports facilities or teams does Carver offer?

Carver has a Tennis Team; the Hornets Tennis Team earned first place in the county, highlighting the school's athletic program.

Are there facilities tailored to the magnet programs (IE/IS)?

IE and IS language instruction is delivered across classrooms as part of the curriculum; specific dedicated language labs or spaces are not listed in the available information.

What clubs or extracurricular activities exist at Carver?

Active clubs include Green Team and Kids for Ocean Club for Earth Day, plus a Theater program that has competed at the state level. Career Day brings professionals to speak with students.

Are there leadership or community service opportunities at Carver?

While there isn't a formally named leadership program in the available information, students can participate in clubs and events such as Career Day and magnet-program activities that involve collaboration and outreach.

Is there a theater or arts program I should know about?

Yes, Carver has a Theater program that competes at the state level, offering performance opportunities for students.

What mental health and wellbeing support does Carver provide?

The school has a Mental Health Coordinator and district-provided mental health resources through MDCPS, plus dedicated counselors for 6th grade and for 7th–8th grades, and a Resource Teacher in the Student Services Department.

What SEN and EAL support does Carver offer?

A Resource Teacher provides Special Educational Needs support. EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision is not specified in the available information.

How can families contact the wellbeing team at Carver?

For wellbeing-related questions, you can contact the main school number at (305) 444-7388.

Is uniform required at Carver, and what does it look like?

Yes, Carver has a mandatory uniform. Tops are polo shirts in orange, hunter green, or white with the Carver logo; patches are available through the school office. Pants are standard khaki or navy; casual Fridays allow Carver-branded sweatpants or blue jeans with the Green Carver International Language Program shirt.

What about meals and nutrition at school?

Meals are provided through the MDCPS nutrition program, and breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge for all students.

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