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Hammocks Middle School is a

The school opened its doors to approximately 2,000 ninth and tenth graders (classes of 2003 and 2004) on August 28, 2000. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Veterinary Science

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The veterinary science program has been promoted to a magnet program, taught by Yleana Escobar. The program deals with domestic animals, opossums, raccoons and elephants Students are prepared for work as veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, or working on a farm.

Felix Varela's Veterinary Science academy works with Friends Forever Rescue, in which the veterinary students learn skills such as vaccinating, micro chipping, medicating, and restraining. The Vet academy has a barn that includes goats, mini-donkeys, mini-horses, chickens, geese, rabbits, and turkey.

Varela's Vet class is part of the national organization of the Future Farmers of America, FFA. The Varela FFA has been placed high in competitions. The greatest accomplishments have been:

• For two years have been placed 5th and 4th in Food Science, 5th and 4th
• Going to states for prepared public speaking for their district twice in a row.
• The only FFA chapter that helps out with ring stewarding for dog show clubs such as Miami Obedience Club.
• In 2004, they won 2nd place in the State's Floriculture CDE Competition.
• In April 2002 2nd place in Florida for a Horticulture Demonstration CDE on Landscaping Management presentation.

Demographics

Felix Varela is 80% Hispanic, 12% White non-Hispanic, 6% Black, and 2% Asian.^[2]

Athletics

The varsity sports program began with the 2001-2002 school year alongside its first junior class. Felix Varela High's athletic rivals include

Championships

Boy’s Varsity soccer team:

• 2008 National Champions^[3]
• 2008
  FHSAA Class 6A State Champions by defeating Weston Cypress Bay 1-1 (4-1 PK). (Back-to-Back State Champions)^[4]
• 2007
  FHSAA Class 6A State Champions by defeating Wellington High School 2-1 (This is the school’s first state championship throughout its six-year history in varsity sports)^[5]

• 2006
  FHSAA District 15-6A District Champions (undefeated) in their district.^[6]

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools
• Education in the United States

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