has planted and maintained a native arboretum, which includes 38 species of trees, shrubs, and grasses. The Fairchild Challenge is also a component of the school's Green Club. On occasion, QR codes and digital devices have been utilized for research in the arboretum. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden also partnered with the school in order to conduct the Million Orchid Project. The project is meant to re-establish the Cyrtopodium punctatum, commonly known as the Florida Cowhorn orchid. In 2017, NBC Miami reported that a botany class continued working on the Million Orchid Project, and wrote, "the kids are learning real science, aided by technology. They use iPads with Google Sheets to keep track of and share data with each other. It's invaluable experience for the students." Academics As the MAST (Mathematics and Science Technology) name implies, the school centers its focus around mathematics and science classes, or STEM classes. Martí MAST integrates and combines its middle and high schools into one building. The high school has three academies for its students to choose from: the Life Science Academy, the Physical Science Academy, and Mathematics/Computer Science. The school connects with its students through social media outlets such as Twitter, Edmodo, and teachers' personal websites. The school collaborates with several organizations, universities, and partners, such as Florida International University, Zoo Miami, and the LARC Technical Institute. As a "No Excuses University" school, visiting Florida International University as part of a joint FIU and McDonald's initiative. School grades Martí Middle Since the 2001–02 school year, José Martí Middle was consistent in scoring a "C" grade, achieving the grade 8 out of 12 years. It became a "B" school under Lorenzo Ladaga's administration in the 2002–03 school year. It became an "A" school in 2005–06 under Principal Jose Bueno. Martí MAST In the short history of the MAST Academy, the school has never ever achieved a school grade lower than an "A ". Extracurricular activities Clubs The school offers a wide range of clubs, including science, mathematics, nature, and art-related clubs. Although not officially listed as a club, the school's aquaponics lab has also been used for research. The effect of tilapia waste on the fertilization of plants has been one research topic in the lab. The following is a full list of the extracurricular clubs offered for students at the school. Athletics In the 2014–15 school year, the school introduced middle school athletics. Among