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Ada Merritt School. Computer Updating Initiative. October, 2012. Ada Merritt Snapshot. Magnet K-8 International Baccalaureate A-rated public school 700+ students Located behind Brickell Two tracks: Portuguese and Spanish Only Portuguese K-8 IB program in the US public system
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Ada Merritt School Computer Updating Initiative October, 2012
Ada Merritt Snapshot • Magnet K-8 International Baccalaureate • A-rated public school • 700+ students • Located behind Brickell • Two tracks: Portuguese and Spanish • Only Portuguese K-8 IB program in the US public system • Internationally recognized • Received Ordem do Rio Branco medal in 2012 • Supported by the Spanish government; agreement with Brazilian government under way
Computer Updating Initiative • Corporate donations of used computers for utilization in classrooms and labs • Replace obsolete hardware • Increase number of machines per student • Cash donations also accepted
Benefits to Corporate Donors • Visibility with rich and diverse community with strong links to Brazil and Spain • Supporting education will enhance a corporation’s CSR scorecard • Recycling of computers is a sustainable action • Donated computers are tax-deductible
Specifications • Must meet minimum hardware requirements • Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent • Must be able to run Windows7 • 80 GB hard drive • 2 GB RAM • Volunteer parents and school IT consultant will coordinate transfer of hardware assets
Contact information Alex Moreira amoreira@consultgenesis.com Mobile: 786-423-5598 PIPA – Portuguese International Parents Association http://www.pipa-adamerritt.org/