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High School Students Lead the Way During Read for the Record
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There’s something powerful about watching students become leaders—not because they’re asked to, but because they’re ready.Recently, Firewall high school students from both Coconut Creek High and Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED Magnet School visited local elementary schools to participate in Read for the Record, a nationwide literacy initiative organized by Jumpstart for Young Children. The event…
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Black History Month Celebrations
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Students celebrated Black History Month through engaging activities that highlighted the achievements and contributions of influential leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. Through educational presentations, projects, and classroom discussions, students explored important themes of leadership, equality, and perseverance.A highlight of the month was the student-led Living Wax Museum,…
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Science Came to Life at Firewall Centers
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Learning Through Excitement and ExplorationThe new year kicked off with excitement as science leapt off the page and into real life at several of our elementary and middle/high school programs. Students experienced an unforgettable day of discovery, becoming active participants in the hands-on learning and high-energy science demonstrations brought to them by Over the…
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Quarterly Student Points = Real-Life Success at Firewall
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At Firewall, we believe that positive choices lead to positive outcomes, and our students prove it every day. Through our Student Behavior Incentive Program, effort, responsibility, and consistency truly pay off. How Students Earn Points Students can earn up to 300 points each day by meeting three essential goals that set them up for success both…
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Appreciating our Firewall Graduates
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On June 30th, we had the opportunity to host 15 high school graduate students at our Orange Park Center. Dividing the two schools, Plantation High and Western High, we were able to keep to code and still enjoy each others company. We sat down with them and ate great food from Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant.…
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Making Firewall History!
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This is an exciting year for Firewall! We have the most seniors graduating of all Firewall history. This program has not only helped our high school students learn more about themselves, but also about how we impact Broward County. We even had the opportunity to hire some of our graduating seniors! Sebastian Requena, a…
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3 Techniques to Help in your Child’s Learning
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We’ve all at one point or another had difficulty learning something. Whether it was Chemistry in high school, Algebra in Middle school, or even Art in kindergarten, we all needed to find a way that we learned best. Many students today focus on the Procrastination-Cram method, where they wait until the last…
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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When thinking about Christmas time, everyone pictures their own special traditions and the ways that make it feel like Christmas to them. The holiday season looks different for everyone. Some enjoy the season by receiving gifts and spending time with their loved ones, while others enjoy it by giving. We love seeing our students…