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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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The Cane Institute Solar Owls Automotive Racing (SOAR) Team from Florida Atlantic University High School will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Solar Car Challenge in July. more

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FAU HIGH STATE CHAMPS HEAD TO NATIONAL INVITATIONAL

The Florida Atlantic University High School girls' golf team has earned a bid to play in the upcoming Girls High School Golf National Invitational in Frisco, Texas. more

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TINY WORM UNCOVERS LONG-LASTING PRENATAL EFFECTS FROM AMPHETAMINES

Using a tiny worm, FAU researchers have revealed the underlying mechanisms of embryonal exposure to methamphetamine (Meth) and amphetamines, a psychostimulant used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions. more

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THE MARCUS FOUNDATION AWARDS $2M GRANT TO FAU LAB SCHOOLS

FAU Lab Schools received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to launch the Marcus Research and Innovation Center at the A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School campus more

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Cane Institute Places First at MATE Regional Championship

FAU High School team, the 'Night Owls', placed first in the state and will head to the MATE World Championship in June. more

 
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2024-2025 Welcome Back
July 02, 2024

We are excited to welcome our Owl family to the 2024-2025 school year! Please adhere to the scheduled dates and times to ensure that we accommodate all of our families. The presentations will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Read more

National School Lunch Program & Reduced Activity Fee Requirements
July 01, 2024

The initial 2024-2025 school year activity fee payment is based on your family’s 2023-2024 application status. To qualify for the National School Lunch Program, parents and guardians must complete a new National School Lunch Program (NSLP) application every year; this application opens on July 1. Qualifying meal status through this program also determines other benefits such as discounts on activity fees and aftercare fees. You are encouraged to complete this application as soon as possible. Read more

EARLY RELEASE ON DECEMBER 17, 2024 (CHANGE IN SCHOOL CALENDAR)
June 21, 2024

Please note a change in the school calendar to reflect that December 17, 2024 will be an early release day. Read more

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