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Educational
Opportunities
For Students
Advanced Placement
All Osceola County high schools offer courses which
are comparable to introductory college classes. If
students achieve high scores in exit exams following
these Advanced Placement (AP) courses, they earn
college credits which are transferable to almost any
public or private college in the United States.
Charter Schools
Charter Schools are independent public schools
that operate under a performance contract, or a
“charter,” which frees them from most rules and
regulations created for traditional public schools.
As part of the contract, charter schools are held strictly
accountable for academic and financial results. For
more information regarding charter schools, contact the
Office of Charter and Choice Schools at 407-870-4847.
Dual Enrollment
Juniors and seniors who qualify can receive
community college credit for certain courses taught
either on the high school campus or at Valencia
Community College. Community college dual
enrollment credits are accepted at Florida public
universities but may or may not be transferable to
private schools or universities outside of Florida.
Consult a guidance counselor or college for additional
information.
International Baccalaureate
Gateway and Celebration High Schools host this
districtwide program, which is based on the most
rigorous international academic standards and
includes a four-year pre-set curriculum covering all
subjects. Students who successfully finish the
program and receive the IB diploma have a
passport to many of the world’s leading universities
and have earned a year or more in college credits.
Virtual School
Virtual School provides free online classes and
instruction to any public, private, or home-school
student in Florida. Online learning provides students and
families the flexibility to learn any time, any place, any
path, and at any pace. For further information, log on to:
• www.ovss.osceola.k12.fl.us/
• http://ovsk8.osceola.k12.fl.us/
• www.flvs.net/
Gifted
Gifted programs are available from kindergarten
through Grade 12. Students must meet eligibility
criteria provided in the Special Programs and
Procedures Document established by the Florida
Department of Education. If you feel your child
could benefit from Gifted services, contact your
child’s school guidance counselor.
Professional & Technical High
School (PATHS)
Any Osceola County high school student may apply to
attend the Professional and Technical High School
(PATHS). Students have the opportunity to earn both a
high school diploma and certification or licensing in a
career and technical program. Contact the Professional
and Technical High School at 407-518-5407.
Home Education
Students are considered enrolled in home schooling
through the Osceola School District when they have
indicated such to the Superintendent in writing, and
the Superintendent has approved the request.
For more information, call 407-518-2909.
Career Pathways
The Career Pathways course of study allows students
to earn college credit. This includes appropriate
community college/postsecondary preparatory courses,
plus applied career and technical courses in one of the
following program areas: Agribusiness, Business
Technology, Health Science, Marketing, Public Service,
or Technology Education.
Osceola County School for the Arts
The Osceola County School for the Arts emphasizes
pre-professional arts training at an accelerated,
in-depth level for students with a gift for the arts.
For more information on the application and audition
process, contact the school at 407-931-4803.
Student Achievement Our #1 Priority
Additional Choice Option Schools
Elementary
• Chesnut Elementary School for Science and
Engineering
• Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
• Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International
Studies
• Kissimmee Elementary School Dual Language
Academy
• Ventura Elementary School Dual Language
Academy
Middle
• Discovery Intermediate School - Academy of
Science and Technology
• Parkway Middle School - International Studies
High
• Poinciana High School - Academy of
Engineering/Construction, Academy of Health
Professions, and Academy of Finance
For more information, contact the
Charter and Choice Department at 407-870-4847.
AVID
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)
ensures that all students will succeed in a rigorous
curriculum, complete a college preparatory path, and
increase enrollment in four-year colleges. Students in
AVID will be enrolled in the AVID elective class that
meets daily and provides tutoring, study skills, college
awareness, and team building. For more information,
contact Secondary Education at 407-870-4901.
Duke/Osceola TIPS Program
The TIPS Program identifies academically-talented
seventh graders based on standardized test scores.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
enriching test preparation sessions and to take the
SAT. Scoring information is used to help students
effectively plan for their high school years.
Driver Education Online Course
Students have the opportunity to go online from the
School District’s homepage at www.osceola.k12.fl.us
and take the D.A.T.A. (Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco
Awareness) driver education course required before
getting their permit to drive. Check under Student
Resources on the district website. A portion of the
fee comes back to the district to support driver
education programs.
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