Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds
| Bridgeprep Academy of Arts & Minds Charter High School | |
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 BAAM Campus Home of the Stars | |
| Address | |
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3138 Commodore Plz Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida 33133 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Charter |
| Established | 2003 |
| School district | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Alberto M. Carvalho |
| Principal | Antonietta Michelle Digirolamo |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 400 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue & Yellow |
| Mascot | Stars |
| Website | Bridgeprep Academy of Arts & Minds Official Website |
Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds Charter High School (BAAM) (formerly the Academy of Arts and Minds) is a performing and visual arts public secondary charter school in Coconut Grove, in Miami-Dade, Florida. The principal is Antonietta Michelle Digirolamo.
History
The Academy of Arts and Minds was the first performing-arts charter school in the Miami-Dade County school district. It was founded in 2003 by Manuel Alonso-Poch, a real-estate lawyer, and is housed in a former shopping mall.[1][2] By 2011, enrollment had expanded to 450 students, but gaps in staffing and resources were noted,[1] and the school board investigated claims of conflict of interest on the governing board.[1][2][3]
In 2010[2] and 2011 the State of Florida gave the school an "A" grade, but this declined to a "C" in 2013. The school contracted with S.M.A.R.T. Management, an education management company, hired Antonietta DiGirolamo as principal, and upgraded educational technology.[4] In 2014 US News & World Report ranked BAAM 32nd in Florida.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Gonzalez, Sarah (October 12, 2011). "State Impact: Loopholes In Florida Law Mean Little Oversight of Charter Business Deals". NPR. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- 1 2 3 McGrory, Kathleen; Hiaasen, Scott (October 8, 2011). "Charter school in Coconut Grove draws controversy". The Miami Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Alvarado, Francisco (December 24, 2012). "Academy of Arts and Minds Hasn't Fixed Conflicts of Interest, School Board Auditor Says". Miami New Times (Blog).
- ↑ "Executive Summary: Academy of Arts & Minds". Advance Education, Inc. April 14, 2015. p. 3. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Academy of Arts & Minds ranked 32nd in Florida for 2014". Academy of Arts & Minds. April 22, 2014.
Coordinates: 25°43′38″N 80°14′40″W / 25.7271°N 80.2445°W