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Maritime and Science Technology Academy, commonly referred to as MAST Academy, or MAST, is a public high school in Miami, Florida, on Virginia Key. MAST Academy is a magnet school under the governance of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school's principal is Josephine Otero, appointed in 2013. US News & World Report ranks MAST as the 58th best high school in the nation as of 2015.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=MAST Academy Overview )〕 The academic focus of MAST Academy is primarily marine studies. Students choose one of three major areas of study in which a traditional U.S. high school curriculum is infused with maritime-related subjects. These major areas of study are Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (OAS), Maritime Studies and Culture (MSC), and Marine Related Industries (MRI). Some special course offerings include Marine Science, Oceanography, Solar Energy, Environmental Science, Swimming, and Water Safety. MAST Academy is located on Virginia Key, a barrier island between Miami and Key Biscayne, across the street from the Miami Seaquarium and within walking distance from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. == History == In 1990, MAST Academy was established in Key Biscayne. In 2012, MAST Academy announced it will expand by 1,700 seats with preference for eligible Key Biscayne residents. It was controversial and highly debated whether residents of the Village of Key Biscayne should be opened up to all Key Biscayne high school students. A former student was reported as claiming, "I can't believe they are going to turn over the school to the affluent residents of Key Biscayne in return for $9 million," adding, "it will really destroy what MAST is all about." In April 2015, a school shooting threat was posed toward MAST Academy, as a note reading, "On April 17, 2015 I will into this school and shoot everyone I see," was found. Some students decided to attend school on the day of the supposed shooting. In an interview with NBC 6 South Florida, one student was claimed his reasoning for attending to be, "I just really like learning, so I like going to class, and I'm not afraid."〔 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho later tweeted out, "I am always impressed by the composure of our student body. 'I am not scared. I am here to learn.'"〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「MAST Academy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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