Howard Middle School (Orlando, Florida)
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| Howard Middle School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 800 E Robinson St Orlando, FL 32801 |
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| Information | |
| School district | Orange County Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Carl Cartwright |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Mascot | Rangers |
| Color(s) | blue and red |
| Established | 1926 |
| Information | (407) 245-1780 |
| Homepage | Official web site |
Howard Middle School is a middle school located in Orlando, Florida, United States near the city's downtown.
The school, which is a part of the Orange County Public Schools, serves grades 6 through 8.
Howard has a rich history. The school was originally built in 1926, becoming the first school in the area only for high school students. The school was transitioned into a junior high school (7th-9th grades) in 1952, when two new high schools (Edgewater High School and William R. Boone High School) were built to relieve the growing population's need for additional education. In 1987, realignment shifted the grades at Howard to 6th-8th, and brought about the current name, Howard Middle School.
Howard MS was awarded the 5 Star School Award for the 2006-07 school year, recognizing the significant role that community contributions play in working with students.
Howard serves Thornton Park and much of downtown Orlando.
[edit] Curriculum
Howard serves grades 6-8. Course focus includes science, mathematics, english, social studies, and arts. Additionally, Howard is one of only 4 Explorer Schools schools in the nation. The Explorer program is a special relationship with NASA that offers students additional focus on mathematics and science and sponsors curriculum and clubs about rocketry and space exploration.
[edit] Notable Alumni
Buddy Ebsen - Actor
John Young - Astronaut
