Overview & Accomplishments
We are very pleased to announce that Orlando Science Schools has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a High Performing Charter School and fully accredited by SACS CASI AdvancED Accreditation Commission since 2011!
The achievements made this school year could not have been reached without a dedicated staff, amazing students, and supportive parents. We shall continue our mission and vision to give our students a quality education and shine, not only at the District level but also at the State level. We strongly believe that providing opportunities makes a difference for our students.
• A+ Middle/High School NINE years in a row!
• PENDING - 2019 FLDOE School of Excellence recipient
• PENDING Graduation and COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE FOR 2019-2020 HERE
• Acceptances from Nation’s Top 20 Colleges and Universities among class of 2020
• PENDING • AMOUNT EARNED IN SCHOLARSHIPS HERE
• Five seniors among 16,000 Semi-Finalists in 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program
• Four seniors QuestBridge Finalists
• Orlando Business Journal ranked OSS High School #1 in Central Florida according to 2019 SAT scores
• Ranked #1 Public High School in Central Florida by US News & World 2020 Report
• Ranked 2020 Best Public High School in the Orlando Area by Niche
• Central Florida Regional Science Olympiad Champions in 8 of the last 9 years
• State of Florida Science Olympiad Champions in 4 of the last 9 years
• Represented State of Florida at National Science Olympiad Tournament in 6 out of the last 9 years
• Student takes 1st place in State of Florida Science Fair
• Out of 43 participants, 36 placed at the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science and Engineering Exposition - 14 placed within the Top 5
• Three students received scholarships after placing at the Central Florida Neuroscience Brain Bee Competition at UCF – one student advanced to Nationals Competition
• Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society placed 1st at Regions in Algebra
• Participated in FIRST World Championships in 5 of the last 7 years
• Two students awarded scholarships from Asian American Heritage council for academic success, community involvement, volunteer efforts and dedication to preserving Asian culture
• Junior received President’s Volunteer Service Award and was Finalist of 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Florida
• Students win Lockheed Martin Quiz Bowl Competition
• Two teachers recognized by the Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) – Award for Excellence in Creative Teaching and Classroom Teacher Mini-Grant
• Executive Director received Distinguished Leader of Central Florida Award from US Representative Darren Soto
• New Middle/High Mobile App available on App Store and Google Play
• A+ Middle/High School NINE years in a row!
• Accreditation of Seminole Science Charter School by AdvancED SACS Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
• Seminole Science Charter School recognized as a State School of Character by Character.org
• 2018 FLDOE School of Excellence Award Recipient
• 100% Graduate Rate for the Class of 2019
• Two 2019 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists
• Offered Scholarships amounted to $2,629,000
• Orlando Business Journal ranked OSS High School #1 in Central Florida according to 2017 SAT scores
• Ranked in Top 25 Best High Schools in the State of Florida by US News
• Central Florida Regional Science Olympiad Champions in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• State of Florida Science Olympiad Champions in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019
• Represented State of Florida at National Science Olympiad Tournament in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
• Student takes 1st place in State of Florida Science Fair
• Student takes 1st place in ecoSPEARS competition to reduce pollution
• Ranked #3 in Top 40% of Florida MathCounts teams with 5 students ranking in Top 25% students
• First Place Teams at Florida Gulf Coast University Math Competition
• Top School in the Region for State of Florida MathLeague in Grades 7, 8, and High School
• Top 7 students in Region all from OSS in MathLeague - State of Florida League
• Participated in FIRST World Championships in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
• Car designs by three Freshmen make Top 50 as part of “A’ Design” competition and were showcased in Italy to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, Karma, McLaren, Mercedes, Bugatti, and Porche
• AAA and AmaWaterways national essay writing contest won by Grade 8 student
• Perfect ACT score on first attempt by OSS Junior
• FBLA students advance to State competition after ten students placed 1st or 2nd at District competition
• Mock Congressional Hearing Competition, “We the People,” participants advancing to Nationals
• Students win 3 out of 4 Best Delegate Awards at Florida Middle School Model United Nations competition
• Clarinetist chosen to perform in Orange County Public School All-County Honor Band Concert
• Red Ribbon Week photo contest winners for Region 2 for third year
• Sophomore earns OCPS Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award for Career Aid for Young Immigrants and Refugees (CAFYIR) program
• Kindergarten teacher receives CreativeClassroom Grant from Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG)
• Hosted visit by Munakta High School of Japan