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			'''Florida Atlantic University High School (FAU High School)''' is a ], ], ] high school located on the ] campus of ]. It is the only ] in the ] to offer full-time dual-enrollment at a state university to students after completion of 9th grade.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Florida Atlantic University High School \|url=https://fauhigh.fau.edu/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Florida Atlantic University \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Dean \|first=Hope \|title=Thought you left high school behind? \|url=https://www.upressonline.com/2017/05/thought-you-left-high-school-behind/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=UNIVERSITY PRESS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Florida Atlantic University High School Dual Enrollment Study {{!}} NYU Steinhardt \|url=https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/research-evaluation/florida-atlantic-university-high-school \|access-date=2023-06-29 \|website=NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development \|language=en}}</ref>

		⚫	== Overview ==
	'''Florida Atlantic University (FAU) High School''' is a Texas high school dual enrollment program connected with ]. Ninth grade year is completed at the ] (K-8) campus, while grades 10-12 are completed on the FAU main campus in Boca Raton. In grades 10-12, all courses are taken at FAU with college students and a 12 credit semester is the minimum requirement. In addition, students may complete high school classes through ]
			Founded in 2004 for "students with exceptional academic abilities and strong self-motivation" by University President ],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Brogan Years \|url=http://www.fau.edu/about/history/brogan/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=University History - Florida Atlantic University \|language=en}}</ref> FAU High School operates as an entity under ], the ], and as an ] (]) which only hosts Alexander D. Henderson University School and FAU High School.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for FAU LAB SCH \|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&DistrictID=1202012&ID2=1202012 \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=National Center for Education Statistics \|language=EN}}</ref> Since its inception, the High School has always earned an "A" or "A+" ranking by the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Schools of Excellence - Combination Schools \|url=https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18534/urlt/SchoolsOfExcellence19-Combo.xls \|website=Florida Department of Education}}</ref> Entry to FAU High School as a 9th grader is competitive and consists of a series of ]s and interviews. Only a small number of transfer students are accepted into the High School per year.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Admissions \|url=https://fauhigh.fau.edu/admissions/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=FAU High School \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Background ==

	Florida Atlantic University High School is a public school and part of Florida Atlantic University Schools. In 2007 Florida Atlantic University Schools (FAUS) was designated as an “A” school for the eighth consecutive year. The highly qualified teaching faculty range in degrees earned form bachelors to doctorate. While FAUS follows the Sunshine State Standards and the same testing requirements as other Florida public schools, FAUS continues to outperform the majority in both high school and university coursework.

⚫	== ~~Profile~~ ==

			FAU High School's structure is considered unique in the ] since 9th grade students undergo an accelerated and rigiorus curriculum to prepare them for ]. After completion of 9th grade, 10th through 12th grade students are directly enrolled, full-time, at Florida Atlantic University.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Academics \|url=https://fauhigh.fau.edu/academics/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=FAU High School \|language=en}}</ref> With the exception of a few limitations concerning ] and ],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Institutional Guidelines & Polices \|url=https://fausports.com/sports/2018/5/25/school-bio-inst-guidelines-html.aspx \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Florida Atlantic University Athletics \|language=en}}</ref> FAU High School students share many of the same rights and privileges as regular enrolled full-time students, including the ability to declare a ]. A typical graduate of FAU High School earns three years worth of college credits towards a bachelor's degree. Since most students earn more than 60 credits, many also earn ] before graduating high school. As of 2023, over 80 students completed their ] before graduating from high school.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=FAU Lab Schools \|url=https://labschools.fau.edu/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=FAU Lab Schools \|language=en}}</ref>
	Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees approved an intensive dual enrollment public high school on the Boca Raton Campus. FAU High School opened its doors to students for the fall semester 2004 and welcomed a cadre of trailblazers. Unlike other high schools, this program does not use extensive facilities in which to operate. Students experience college level courses in the environment of the university classroom, laboratories, and support facilities. This highly selective program offers high school students (grades 9-12) the opportunity to earn high school credits and university course hours, at the same time at a low cost to parents or guardians. FAU High School also offers many of the activities available in a normal high school, including sports, clubs, and even prom.

		⚫	== Research ==
	== Early Enrollment/Degree Seeking Students ==
			FAU High School has a robust research program within the School that allows students to conduct research, typically focused on ] and ]s. As post-9th grade students are considered full-time students at Florida Atlantic University, they have access and are allowed to conduct ] directly with the university instead of the High School.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=FAU High School Research Program \|url=https://fauhigh.fau.edu/student-research/index.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=fauhigh.fau.edu \|language=en}}</ref> FAU High School also hosts the university's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies which studies complex robotics, machinery, and artificial intelligence.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bocatribune \|date=2022-05-27 \|title=Three Cane Institute SECME Teams Place First at Nationals \|url=https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2022/05/three-cane-institute-secme-teams-place-first-at-nationals/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Boca Raton Tribune \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=D \|first=Online Staff \|date=2019-05-16 \|title=Cane Institute Hosts Mate Rov Regional Competition \|url=https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2019/05/cane-institute-hosts-mate-rov-regional-competition/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Boca Raton Tribune \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moros \|first=Keren \|date=2020-04-24 \|title=FAU prints up PPE for local hospitals \|url=https://lmgfl.com/faus-cane-institute-for-advanced-technologies/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Lifestyle Media \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	Any student in grades 10-12, at FAU High School, undergo an Early Admissions process, in which students actively participate in college classes among other college students. Officially, most of these students are considered Non-Degree Seeking Students.

			As a laboratory school, high school students and their parents or legal guardians sign an agreement upon enrollment that they may be subject to approved research studies regarding student success, behavioral and mental health, and social skills. The ] also maintains an active teaching and research partnership where ] and ] students in the College of Education are able to conduct ] and teach at FAU High School.
	Students entering their senior year may apply to become degree-seeking students. This allows the student, in their senior year, to graduate from the college with a Bachelor's degree in a major of the student's choosing. This requires the student to complete a standard 4-year program in 3 years. This is accomplished with the usage of summer courses and taking the maximum allowed credit-hours. Officially, a student may obtain their Bachelors before obtaining an actual High School Diploma.

			As part of their research program, FAU High School also maintains partnerships with the ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=High School Internship Program {{!}} Scripps Research \|url=https://education.scripps.edu/k-12-outreach/fl-outreach/hs-internships/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Scripps Research}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=High School – Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience \|url=https://mpfi.org/training/max-planck-academy/high-school/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Max Planck Academy}}</ref> The Schmidt College of Medicine also provides a pipeline for FAU High School students to pursue their ] following high school graduation.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=FAU High School M.D. Direct Program \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/dual-degree/fauhs-md-direct/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Florida Atlantic University \|language=en}}</ref>
⚫	== ~~Costs~~ ==

			== Sports==
	All costs related to university tuition, fees (except parking), and even books are covered by the FAU High School. However, a $500 activity fee is applied to students(grades 6-12) to cover all costs related to each student's yearbook, PE uniform, sport, club, and participation in other activities (Students on reduced lunch programs pay $250 and student on free lunch programs are free).
			Because FAU High School students are prohibited from participating in the university's ] until after high school graduation, FAU High School maintains a separate sports program for their students. Current sports include:
			* Track and Field
			* Cross Country
			* Soccer
			* Lacrosse
			* Basketball
			* Volleyball
			* Flag Football

	== ~~Admissions~~ ==		== Recognition ==
			FAU High School is considered a ] for Excellence and a Green Ribbon School for ] by the ],<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-09-16 \|title=Blue Ribbon Schools Program \|url=https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=U.S. Department of Education \|language=en}}</ref> a Reference School by ],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Google for Education \|url=https://edudirectory.withgoogle.com/ \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=Google for Education}}</ref> and is a member of the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools. In 2022, ] ranked FAU High School 1st (tied) in the ] in its Graduation Rate Rank category and 1st in the ] in its State Assessment Proficiency Rank category.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=FAU High School & A.D. Henderson University School \|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/fau-lab-school/a-d-henderson-university-school-and-fau-high-school-5666 \|website=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref> The School is recognized for producing ] awardees,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=FAU High Student Named to ‘Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ List \|url=http://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/hannahherbst-forbes.php \|access-date=2023-06-26 \|website=www.fau.edu \|language=en}}</ref> finalists and seminfinalists in the ], and Regeneron Scholars. Many FAU High School graduates stay at Florida Atlantic University to finish their degree. Those who do to choose to leave, typically attend ] and other top ] and ] institutions. Several students each year graduate FAU High School and directly enroll into ] or ].

			== Accreditation ==
	Based on a targeted selection model, students in Palm Beach and surrounding counties are
			FAU High School is recognized as a ] ] by the ]. It is also recognized by the ] as an entity operating under the ].
	invited to attend FAU High School after a successful interview with members of Steering
	Committee, composed of University administrators and lead faculty. The committee is charged
	to evaluate applicants based on the following criteria: academic achievement, standardized test
	results, writing samples, social maturity, and letters of recommendation. Once accepted, students
	must demonstrate continuing intellectual curiosity, intrinsic motivation, and persistent interest in
	mathematics, sciences, engineering, liberal and performing arts, and the medical field{{Citation needed\|date=February 2012}}.
	FAU High School provides students with challenging formal and community-based learning
	experiences to ensure graduates are college and/or graduate school ready. Upon completion of
	the 9th grade, students must pass the College Placement Test. Students in grades 9 and 10 are
	required to take the PSAT. Students in grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to take the ACT and/or
	SAT once or twice each academic year. FAU High School requires and provides for one
	administration of the ACT and SAT per year for each student in grades 11 and 12 and for a
	maximum of two Advanced Placement exams per year for each student in grades 10 – 12.

			==References==
	== Clubs & Organizations ==
			{{Reflist}}
	FAU High School offers the following clubs/organizations. Those with an asterisk (*) may also include students in grades 6-8 that are attending A.D. Henderson.
			{{Florida Atlantic University}}
	* ]
	* ]*
	* ]
	* ]
	*]
	*The FAU High Newspaper, ''The Hoot''''''
	*Interact Club
	*]
	*FAUS Makerspace
	*Asian Club
	*Chorus
	*No League of Legends

			{{authority control}}
	Yep we have too much free time.
	{{coord missing\|Florida}}

	]		]
	]		]
			]
			]

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Lab school in Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Florida Atlantic University High School
Address

777 Glades Road Boca Raton, Florida 33431 United States
Coordinates	26°22′24″N 80°5′45″W / 26.37333°N 80.09583°W / 26.37333; -80.09583
Information
Type	Lab School
School district	FAU Lab Schools
Principal	Sherry Bees
Grades	9 to 12
Color(s)	Blue and red
Mascot	Owls
Website	FAU HS Home Page

Florida Atlantic University High School (FAU High School) is a public, laboratory, dual-enrollment high school located on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University. It is the only high school in the United States to offer full-time dual-enrollment at a state university to students after completion of 9th grade.

Overview

Founded in 2004 for "students with exceptional academic abilities and strong self-motivation" by University President Frank Brogan, FAU High School operates as an entity under Florida Atlantic University College of Education, the State University System of Florida, and as an independent school district (FAU Lab Schools) which only hosts Alexander D. Henderson University School and FAU High School. Since its inception, the High School has always earned an "A" or "A+" ranking by the Florida Department of Education. Entry to FAU High School as a 9th grader is competitive and consists of a series of standardized tests and interviews. Only a small number of transfer students are accepted into the High School per year.

FAU High School's structure is considered unique in the United States since 9th grade students undergo an accelerated and rigiorus curriculum to prepare them for collegiate study. After completion of 9th grade, 10th through 12th grade students are directly enrolled, full-time, at Florida Atlantic University. With the exception of a few limitations concerning Greek life and NCAA Division 1 sports, FAU High School students share many of the same rights and privileges as regular enrolled full-time students, including the ability to declare a major. A typical graduate of FAU High School earns three years worth of college credits towards a bachelor's degree. Since most students earn more than 60 credits, many also earn associate degrees before graduating high school. As of 2023, over 80 students completed their bachelor's degree before graduating from high school.

Research

FAU High School has a robust research program within the School that allows students to conduct research, typically focused on physical and natural sciences. As post-9th grade students are considered full-time students at Florida Atlantic University, they have access and are allowed to conduct research directly with the university instead of the High School. FAU High School also hosts the university's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies which studies complex robotics, machinery, and artificial intelligence.

As a laboratory school, high school students and their parents or legal guardians sign an agreement upon enrollment that they may be subject to approved research studies regarding student success, behavioral and mental health, and social skills. The Florida Atlantic University College of Education also maintains an active teaching and research partnership where undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education are able to conduct research and teach at FAU High School.

As part of their research program, FAU High School also maintains partnerships with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Scripps Research, and Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The Schmidt College of Medicine also provides a pipeline for FAU High School students to pursue their M.D. following high school graduation.

Sports

Because FAU High School students are prohibited from participating in the university's NCAA Division 1 sports until after high school graduation, FAU High School maintains a separate sports program for their students. Current sports include:

Track and Field
Cross Country
Soccer
Lacrosse
Basketball
Volleyball
Flag Football

Recognition

FAU High School is considered a National Blue Ribbon School for Excellence and a Green Ribbon School for Sustainability by the U.S. Department of Education, a Reference School by Google, and is a member of the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked FAU High School 1st (tied) in the United States in its Graduation Rate Rank category and 1st in the state of Florida in its State Assessment Proficiency Rank category. The School is recognized for producing Forbes 30 under 30 awardees, finalists and seminfinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, and Regeneron Scholars. Many FAU High School graduates stay at Florida Atlantic University to finish their degree. Those who do to choose to leave, typically attend ivy league and other top undergraduate and graduate institutions. Several students each year graduate FAU High School and directly enroll into medical school or law school.

Accreditation

FAU High School is recognized as a secondary public school by the Florida Department of Education. It is also recognized by the State University System of Florida as an entity operating under the Florida Atlantic University College of Education.

References

"Sherry Bees Named Principal of A.D. Henderson and FAU High".
"Florida Atlantic University High School". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
Dean, Hope. "Thought you left high school behind?". UNIVERSITY PRESS. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Florida Atlantic University High School Dual Enrollment Study | NYU Steinhardt". NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
"The Brogan Years". University History - Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for FAU LAB SCH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Schools of Excellence - Combination Schools". Florida Department of Education.
"Admissions". FAU High School. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Academics". FAU High School. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Institutional Guidelines & Polices". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"FAU Lab Schools". FAU Lab Schools. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"FAU High School Research Program". fauhigh.fau.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
Bocatribune (2022-05-27). "Three Cane Institute SECME Teams Place First at Nationals". Boca Raton Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
D, Online Staff (2019-05-16). "Cane Institute Hosts Mate Rov Regional Competition". Boca Raton Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
Moros, Keren (2020-04-24). "FAU prints up PPE for local hospitals". Lifestyle Media. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"High School Internship Program | Scripps Research". Scripps Research. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"High School – Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience". Max Planck Academy. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"FAU High School M.D. Direct Program". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Blue Ribbon Schools Program". U.S. Department of Education. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
"Google for Education". Google for Education. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
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"FAU High Student Named to 'Forbes' '30 Under 30' List". www.fau.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-26.

v t e Florida Atlantic University
Located in: Boca Raton, Florida
Colleges	Social Work and Criminal Justice Arts and Letters Business Education Engineering and Computer Science Honors Medicine Nursing Science The Graduate College
Academic/research affiliations	Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Lockheed Martin Max Planck Society NASA Imaging Technology Space Center Pine Jog Environmental Education Center Research at FAU Research Park Scripps Energy & Materials Center Scripps Research Institute Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies University Press of Florida
Campuses and buildings	Boca Raton Dania Beach Davie Fort Lauderdale Fort Pierce Jupiter Port St. Lucie Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium Library Florida Atlantic University High School
History	Alumni and faculty History
Athletics	Florida Atlantic Owls Baseball Men's basketball Final Four season Women's basketball Football Men's soccer Swimming and diving Howard Schnellenberger Shula Bowl American Athletic Conference Athletic facilities: The Burrow FAU Stadium FAU Baseball Stadium FAU Soccer Stadium
Student life	Greek life FAU Marching Owls Broward County Palm Beach County University Press
Founded: 1961 Students: 30,808 Endowment: 275 million

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