MONARCH
HIGH SCHOOL
Monarch High School is a comprehensive high school, offering the full range
of academic, elective, athletic, and extra-curricular programs. The school
is proud
to be fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) and approved by the Florida Department of Education.
The standard in Monarch High School’s classrooms is excellence, and
no less is acceptable. Monarch High School teachers deliver a rigorous curriculum
and expect all students to achieve. There is an enthusiasm about the subject
matter in every classroom. Teachers are actively engaged in teaching, and
students
are actively engaged in learning everyday at Monarch High School.
Monarch High School’s curriculum includes courses designed to meet
the needs of all students. Advanced placement courses are offered in English,
mathematics,
science, social studies, foreign language, and art. Honors courses are offered
in all curriculum areas, academics and electives. Gifted and ESE courses
are offered for qualified students. Course offerings are detailed in the
school
curriculum guide.
Monarch High School is equipped with the latest technology -- networking,
desktop and laptop computers, projection devices, smart boards, telecommunications,
servers,
and digital cameras. The school is a model for technology integration into
productivity, decision-making, and instruction. Technology is a tool for
communication and
increasing student achievement at Monarch High School.
Monarch High School is organized into smaller learning communities, allowing
for teachers, mentors, advisors, and students to know each other well. Partnerships
with local businesses, colleges, and universities support the houses by developing
links between school and career. Students learn the skills and competencies
needed to succeed after high school.
Monarch students are provided leadership opportunities through co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities. Student government, clubs, chorus, band,
sports teams, debate, academic games, and other activities allow students
to develop
connections to the school and the community. School activities develop character,
critical thinking, and sociability, characteristics leading to lifelong success.
Community support is critical to the success of Monarch High School. Parents
and community members are encouraged to participate in school activities
-- School Advisory Forum and Council, mentoring and tutoring, Innovation
Zone, and attendance
at school events.
Students, parents, teachers, and staff are actively involved in the educational
process at Monarch High School. Monarch spirit is spreading throughout the
city of Coconut Creek.
Student Activities
Monarch High School Knights are provided leadership opportunities through
extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Student government, clubs,
chorus, band, sports teams, debate, academic games, and other activities
allow students to develop connections to the school and community. School
activities develop character, critical thinking, and sociability, characteristics
leading to lifelong success
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