ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
As a premiere full-time, in-person, private middle and high school located in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., South Florida Fashion Academy provides our creative students personalized learning programs with a core curriculum as required by the state of Florida. What makes our academy innovative includes our specialty programs in fashion design, cosmetology, barbering and business/entrepreneurship. Through our personalized learning approaches to experiential learning, we're able to embrace an inspiring and dynamic learning environment that allows students to receive their core education while also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a life-long passion for discovery.
A Creative Private School For Students in Grades 6 - 12
Every student at South Florida Fashion Academy receives their core academic curriculum as required by the state of Florida's department of education. This includes getting an education in english/language arts, mathematics, social studies and science at our full-time, dual-enrollment private school. Additionally, middle and high school students enrolled in South Florida Fashion Academy are given the creative freedom and resources to explore their extracurricular interests in our fashion design, beauty/cosmetology, barbering, business or entrepreneurship programs. This allows creative students across South Florida to discover their passion as early as sixth grade and provide them the skills and certifications necessary to pursue a career in fashion, beauty or business while working towards graduating with their high school diploma.
Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
In ninth grade, students may choose from regular, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. As students progress to twelfth grade, they have increasing opportunities to create a schedule that best matches their ability and interests, with room to explore new courses and activities as well.
Tutoring
Tutoring services are available to all enrolled students. At South Florida Fashion Academy, we are more than just your traditional middle and high s school-- we provide elite personal and group tutoring as well as test prep programs that prepare our bright students for a successful future. From building student’s skill sets, to teaching them about confidence, they gain access to so much practical and educational resources so that students can excel both in school and in life.
Emotional Intelligence Education
South Florida Fashion Academy’s Social and Emotional Education initiative was developed to promote a safe, warm and welcoming environment where students’ voices are valued. Our values lead our practices at South. Florida Fashion Academy and teaching students our core values is essential to our educational program. Respect, encouragement, collaboration, diversity, inclusion and exploration are the core of guiding principles for all of our educational programs and atmostpheres.
Dual Enrollment
South Florida Fashion Academy allows qualified students to enroll in post- secondary college and technical school courses while they are still in high school. This allows for hard working and passionate full-time SF/FA high school students the opportunity to advance their education and get a head start on earning college credits or experience before they graduate high school. South Florida Fashion Academy has partnerships with the leading fashion design college programs across the state of Florida and guides students through our dual-enrollment programs so they can equally earn their high school diploma and earn college credits. Parents and students can learn more about our dual enrollment programs by filling our this contact form or calling our academic advisors to learn requirements, application assistance and additional details: 954) 245-5858.
Scholarships are available through the Step-Up For Students program. SF/FA academic advisors and counselors provide resources, knowledge and general guidance for applying for and attaining annual scholarships.
OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS
Our teachers hold Bachelor and Master degrees and offer diverse perspectives and backgrounds to the classroom as well as South Florida Fashion Academy students. Our innovative and unique programs are developed with inclusivity and diversiity centered at the core, ensuring all students no matter their background will feel welcomed and be able to thrive and become their very best selves.
SOUTH FLORIDA FASHION ACADEMY GRADUATION CREDIT POLICY
South Florida Fashion Academy’s students are required by the Florida Department of Education to complete four (4) years of high school and earn a minimum of 24 credits. Below is a comprehensive outline of required credits and courses necessary for students to obtain their high school diploma from SF/FA. Please review the following requirements carefully to ensure you are on track for graduation. Students are required to maintain a minimum 2.00 unweighted cumulative GPA in order to receive a diploma from South Florida Fashion Academy. Additionally, students must maintain a semester 2.0 GPA (unweighted) to participate in athletics or extracurricular activities. Dual enrollment GPA requirements vary depending on college, university, and/or technical school.
Any senior deficient in credit will not receive a high school diploma until all necessary credit requirements are fulfilled. Participation in the graduation ceremony requires satisfactory completion of all school requirements and is at the discretion of the SF/FA administration. If any student has more than 0.5 credits missing, he/she cannot participate in SF/FA’s graduation ceremony. Receipt of diploma presumes that all academic requirements have been fulfilled and that the student has satisfactorily completed the graduation ceremony.
Credits are determined on a semester basis. A passing grade of 60% allows a student to earn one-half (0.5) credit each semester in a given course.
SF/FA establishes Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) for students seeking accommodations with proper documentation of a disability. GPAs and credits will be computed using grades from courses taken at SF/FA. This includes any administratively-approved classes on transcripts and online courses.
Credit Recovery Program
At South Florida Fashion Academy, we understand that every student’s academic journey is unique. Our Credit Recovery Program offers students the opportunity to retake courses they may have previously failed or missed, helping them stay on track for graduation. Whether due to academic challenges, personal circumstances, or transferring from another school, students can recover lost credits through our flexible and supportive program.
Our curriculum is aligned with state standards and is delivered through a combination of in-person instruction, online modules, and individualized support. We are committed to helping students succeed both academically and creatively.
Key Features:
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate student needs
- Personalized learning plans
- Teacher and administrative support
Students interested in the Credit Recovery Program should call or email SF/FA to speak with our admissions director to determine eligibility and create a customized plan for success.