Weston, FL - City Guide

Quality education is a vital part of any community, and the city of Weston has placed an emphasis on a high standard of learning from the city’s con-ception. Well-qualified teachers are recruited from across the nation, bringing some of the country’s best educators to Weston and other Broward County schools.

Learning begins at a young age in Weston, with many certified and caring preschools in the community. Teaching the basics that will help children excel once enrolled in school, the preschools give each student the one-on-one attention needed to make the transition from home to school an easier one. From social interaction to learning the alphabet, you can be sure your child will have a well-rounded experience, whether you enroll in a two-hour preschool or take advantage of an all-day preschool or day care facility.

Learning in a newer community has many benefits. The public school buildings are all state-of-the-art and staffed by teachers concerned about each student. Teachers in the Broward County School District have been teaching an average of 13 years and use their years of experience to provide the students with the best possible learning environment. Many teachers hold advanced degrees that both enrich the classroom and give the students a great example of lifelong learning. The high-quality education is evidenced by the grades given to Weston schools by the Florida State Department of Education. In 2004, all 10 public schools in the Weston area were given A’s, signifying an excellence in learning opportunities for children of all ages.

Weston is home to six elementary schools, one charter school serving grades K–5, two middle schools, and one high school. Some Weston children also attend high school in the neighboring community of Davie. Cypress Bay High School and Manatee Bay Elementary School are both additions to the Weston school line-up, opening their doors to students in the fall of 2002. Cypress Bay High School is home to 4,700 students and boasts advanced placement courses, a full range of athletic events, band, chorus, and many extracurricular clubs and organizations to keep the students busy. With the growing population of Weston, new schools continue to be built, enabling students to learn where they live — in Weston.

The diversity of the community adds to the educational opportunities in Weston as well. Students in the city of Weston come from over 161 countries and speak 56 different languages, giving all students an opportunity to experience other cultures. This develops an attitude of acceptance and respect for other cultures among students, preparing them to succeed later in life when they encounter different cultures in work or personal endeavors. The schools capitalize on this diversity and offer eight different language classes to students.

Parents have the opportunity to enroll their children in the excellent public school system or in one of several private schools operating in Weston. Six private schools in and around Weston educate students of all ages. The Sagemont School in Weston has two campuses: a Lower School campus teaching pre-K through grade five, and an Upper School campus teaching grades six through 12. A Virtual School for grades nine through 12 is also located on the same campus as the Upper School. Accredited by SACS and CITA, the professionals at Sagemont School know they are building the next generation of community leaders and take every opportunity to foster a desire for lifelong learning in each student.

Once students have graduated from high school, there are many opportunities for continuing education in Weston and within commuting distance. In Broward County alone, there are 10 colleges and universities welcoming students into the world of higher education. Florida Inter-national University and the University of Miami, both located in Coral Gables; the University of Florida, located in Fort Lauderdale; and Broward Community College, located close by in Davie, are just a few of the fine institutions of higher learning within the Weston area.
Students have been earning degrees at Florida International University (FIU) since 1972, when the university first opened its doors to over 5,500 students. Today, the university is home to over 34,000 students and 1,000 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 190 programs for bachelor’s, graduate and doctoral degrees from 19 colleges and schools. FIU was recently ranked among the top 100 public national universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” and is in the top 20 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine’s “Best Value in Public Higher Education” survey.

The American Intercontinental University has a campus in Weston, offering courses leading to degrees in business administration, international business, information technology, enterprise management, visual communication, global technology, management information technology and master of education. Another campus is located just minutes away in Fort Lauderdale.

Whether you are starting or continuing your education, Weston has what you’re looking for. From its first development to the bustling city of today, education has always been — and continues to be — a top priority. City developers know that students need quality educational experiences to survive in today’s hi-tech marketplace, and first-rate education is precisely what you’ll find in Weston. Quality education, caring instructors and state-of-the-art facilities are what make Weston schools a hallmark of the community.


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