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Ronald Ervin McNair, the second African American to fly in space, was born October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. In 1971, he received a bachelor's degree in physics, magna cum laude, from North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro). In 1976, he received his Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ronald McNair was nationally recognized for his work in the field of laser physics; selected as one of thirty-five applicants from a pool of ten thousand for the astronaut program in 1978; received three honorary doctorates, a score of fellowships and commendations; achieved a black belt in karate; and was an accomplished saxophonist.
Ronald McNair died on January 28, 1986, in a fiery explosion nine miles above the Atlantic Ocean along with six other crew members aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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A number of inspirational quotes are credited
to Dr. McNair.
Among them are as follows:
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"Whether or not you reach your goals
in life depends entirely on how well you prepare for them and how badly
you want them. You're eagles! Stretch your wings and fly to the sky." |
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"Before you can make a dream come true, you must
first have one."
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In 1986, Poinsett Middle School in Cocoa, Florida, was renamed Ronald McNair
Middle School in honor of Dr. Ronald McNair. Our motto, "It takes a Team
to Build a Dream," is in keeping with the spirit of our namesake, who built
his dream with plenty of hard work, but not without the help of others along
the way.
In 1990, we became McNair Magnet School, attracting students from all over Brevard
County for our special math, science, technology and gifted programs. In 2004,
we added a Performing Arts Magnet. |
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Our Mission:
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McNair Magnet School makes
each student a winner by preparing an innovative, arts-infused curriculum
design and state-of-the-art educational technology through
involvement of students, parents, staff and the community,
so that each student reaches maximum potential to become
a productive individual in today's changing society. |
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Vision Statement:
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The students, faculty, staff and community will make McNair Magnet School Number ONE by building a spirit of cooperation, communication, pride, teamwork, and mutual respect using the arts as a foundation for learning. |
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School Concept:
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McNair Magnet School operates as a team-based
school with arts infusion. Teaming promotes communication
and fellowship that contributes to positive morale and school
spirit. Arts infusion allows each student to use dance, drama,
music or the visual arts to demonstrate mastery in each content
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Behavior Responsibility:
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The care of the school building,
grounds, furniture, books, and equipment is the responsibility
of all. Each student is expected to do his or her part
to keep our campus, building and equipment in excellent
condition and attractive in appearance.
Common sense and courtesy are expected in the hallways, classrooms,
assemblies, cafeteria, field areas, bus zone, and at all
school related activities. Also, all students are expected
to exemplify
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McNair's 5 P's:
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Polite |
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Prompt |
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Prepared |
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Productive |
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Peaceful |
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