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Where big ideas hide in unusual places.

Alexander D. Henderson University School is a public elementary and middle school on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. A.D. Henderson is a developmental research (lab) school established in 1968 to enhance instruction and research in specialized subjects to improve outcomes for all students in the country.

Admission to A.D. Henderson University School

A.D. Henderson's student population reflects the demographic composition of the population of the state of Florida. All applications are categorized according to that demographic composition and are selected at random from the applicant pool.

A.D. Henderson University School is affiliated with the FAU College of Education and is not a part of a local public school district.

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Two FAU High School Students, Natasha Mayorga and Cristian Pena, Named 2024 Goldwater Scholar

Two FAU High School Students, Natasha Mayorga and Cristian Pena, Named 2024 Goldwater Scholar more

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A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named as a "School of Excellence." more

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FAU HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAME CANDIDATES IN U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

FAU High School seniors Isaac Dash and Katie Poquette, have been named candidates in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. more

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Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair Award Winners Announced

The Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair announced all award winners on Wednesday, January 24. more

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Mrs. Kristin Potter-Oliveri, A.D. Henderson English & Speech Teacher, is the 2025 FAU Lab School Teacher of the Year

Superintendent Dr. Joel Herbst and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Gracie Diaz announced Mrs. Kristin Potter-Oliveri as the 2025 FAU Lab School District Teacher of the Year. more

 
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Seventh Grade Required Tdap Vaccine Paperwork Due by August 13, 2024
April 24, 2024

Healthcare providers encourage families to remain current with their immunization schedule and offer well visits to administer vaccinations. The state of Florida requires students entering, repeating, or transferring into 7th grade to provide documentation for the tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. This requirement is in addition to the grade-appropriate immunization requirements. Read more

2024-2025 MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE REQUEST FORMS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 19
April 10, 2024

Each year, families are asked to complete a middle school elective request form for students entering grades 6 through 8 in the upcoming school year. Read more

Solar Eclipse Reminder from The Cane Institute
April 05, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, we will experience a partial solar eclipse. In Boca Raton, the partial eclipse will begin at 1:48 pm, reach its maximum at 3:02 pm, blocking about 57% of the sun from view, and end at 4:14 pm. Read more

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