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Founded in 1879, Florida Memorial University is one of the oldest academic centers in Florida. It offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through over five academic schools. The university maintains a library that has a stock of nearly 115, 000 books, journals and newspapers, as well as can accommodate up to 500 students. Florida Memorial University s schools provide classes in mathematics, social science, reading, and visual and performing arts. The university s schools offer opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports activities, such as volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross-country, and track and field. Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Established in 1957, Carol City Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school is governed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Carol City Elementary School conducts classes in science, English, math, social studies and language arts. It employs a library specialist, psychologist, speech therapist, physical education coach, counselor and nurse. The elementary school features a library and media center that organizes various reading programs and maintains a collection of books, databases and reference materials. Additionally, it provides students with opportunities to participate in sports activities, such as golf, track, basketball, baseball and softball. Carol City Elementary School is located in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Board of Trustees Back to Home Marian Center School and Services Mission The mission of the Marian Center is to educate, train and serve persons with a developmental disability and assist them to wholeness, pursuant to the dictates of the Gospel and of the Church's call to love, charity and Justice.Founded and incorporated in October, 1963 the Marian Center began its first school year in the Fall of 1964 with the goal of providing a quality education to students with developmental disabilities, at the highest individual level each was capable of achieving. Coleman F. Carroll, then the Bishop of Miami, asked The Sisters of St. Joseph Cottolengo to start a school specifically to serve this population. Eleven Sisters traveled to Miami from Italy on October 21, 1963: Sisters Lucia, Consolata, Enrichetta, Giuseppina, Carla, Paola, Ada, Enrica, Maria, Giovanna and Giulana. Today there are four highly trained, qualified and experienced Sisters. Three have been here since 1963 ( Sister Lucia, Sister Carla, Sister Paola ) and Sister Lidia, who came from Italy in 1996. There is also a specialized and caring staff of professional teachers, aids, therapists, and support staff.