Elementary School Magnet Programs
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Advanced Curriculum Academy
Hungerford Elementary School
230 S. College Avenue
Eatonville, FL 32751
407.623.1430
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Providing opportunities for students to incorporate local and global issues through hands-on experiments and activities focused on real-world challenges and solutions, this program prepares students to engage actively in learning. The combined student service opportunities, academic rigor and STEM-centered activities, all cultivate and develop students for higher education and 21st Century careers.
Participating students enter the program in kindergarten, with offers in all other grades as space permits.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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Aviation and Aerospace
Sally Ride Elementary School
9601 11th Avenue
Orlando, FL 32824
407.858.3100
sallyridees.ocps.net
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Sally Ride Elementary's Aviation and Aerospace magnet program provides an enhanced curriculum focusing on science with connections to the worlds of aviation and aerospace. Students will have the opportunity to learn science content through hands-on, minds-on experiments. These take place in a science lab and the regular classroom. For the applicable science units, teachers extend the concepts to include any aviation or aerospace links, creating a web of understanding between the state benchmarks and the magnet topic.
Participating students enter the program in kindergarten, with offers in all other grades as space permits.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
The Orlando Gifted Academy provides opportunities for elementary gifted learners to reach their potential while pursuing interests and tapping into strengths. Students will work individually and collaboratively with fellow students while challenged to think creatively and use problem-solving strategies to develop real-world and applicable projects.
Participating students may enter the program as rising second to eighth graders using the School Choice application process and lottery.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
At the time of magnet application, your child must have been determined eligible for the gifted program through Orange County Public Schools.
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Foreign Language Academy
Hillcrest Elementary School
1010 E. Concord Street
Orlando, FL 32803
407.245.1770
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Hillcrest Elementary is a foreign language academy where students, parents, staff and the community work as a team to support a safe and positive multicultural learning environment. We address the whole child, foster academic excellence, develop responsible citizens, and inspire lifelong learning. The Foreign Language Academy was created to help students gain an increased knowledge of their relationship with the world by developing an appreciation for other perspectives and a deeper understanding of their own culture and the world at large. The established language enrichment programs are French and Spanish.
Participating students may enter the program in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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Two-Way Dual Language
Hunter's Creek Elementary School
4650 Town Center Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32837
407.858.4610
hunterscreekes.ocps.net
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Hunter's Creek Elementary School's Two-Way Dual Language Program model integrates language minority and language majority students in the same classroom with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for both student groups. Students of both language groups are combined for all content instruction in an environment which promotes language and social equality while supporting full bilingual proficiency for both native and non-native speakers of English. Our Two-Way Dual Language Program strives to cultivate understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspire self-esteem, and strengthen positive attitudes among students, their families, and the community. Careful attention is paid to the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic attainment for all participants. Students are expected to achieve academically at or above grade level in all content areas in both languages.
Participating students enter the program in kindergarten and there is limited consideration for other grades with language assessment.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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STEM Magnet
Orange Center Elementary School
621 S. Texas Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805
407.296.6480
orangecenteres.ocps.net
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The STEM program at Orange Center Elementary provides a foundation for students who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The critical thinking skills cultivated in this program help to prepare students for higher education and 21st Century careers. The magnet program provides opportunities for hands-on experiments and activities focused on real world applications. Technology classes are focused on the integration of cross-curricular content using digital tools to solve problems and engineer innovative products.
Participating students may enter the magnet in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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Two-Way Dual Language
Tildenville Elementary School
1221 Brick Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407.877.5054
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Two-Way Dual Language Program model integrates language minority and language majority students in the same classroom with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for both student groups. Students of both language groups are combined for all content instruction in an environment which promotes language and social equality while supporting full bilingual proficiency for both native and non-native speakers of English. Our Two-Way Dual Language Program strives to cultivate understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspire self-esteem, and strengthen positive attitudes among students, their families, and the community. Careful attention is paid to the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic attainment for all participants. Students are expected to achieve academically at or above grade level in all content areas in both languages.
Participating students enter the magnet in kindergarten, and there is limited consideration for other grades with language assessment.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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STEAM Career Academy
Bay Meadows Elementary School
9150 S. Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836
407.876.7500
baymeadowses.ocps.net/
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The STEAM Career Academy at Bay Meadows Elementary extends the learning opportunities and experiences beyond the standard curriculum by providing a comprehensive, cross-curricular exploration of STEAM careers. With a program focus on student-generated, project-based learning, and using theme-based resources, students experience the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Students will participate in real-world, project-based activities that will bring STEAM concepts to life and develop 21st Century competencies, such as problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Participating students may enter the program in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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Two-Way Dual Language
Union Park Elementary School
1600 Dean Road
Orlando, FL 32825
407.249.6390
unionparkes.ocps.net
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Two-Way Dual Language Program model integrates language minority and language majority students in the same classroom with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for both student groups. Students of both language groups are combined for all content instruction in an environment which promotes language and social equality while supporting full bilingual proficiency for both native and non-native speakers of English. Our Two-Way Dual Language Program strives to cultivate understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspire self-esteem, and strengthen positive attitudes among students, their families, and the community. Careful attention is paid to the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic attainment for all participants. Students are expected to achieve academically at or above grade level in all content areas in both languages.
Participating students enter the magnet in kindergarten, and there is limited consideration for other grades with language assessment.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.
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Visual and Performing Arts
Maxey Elementary School
602 East Story Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407.877.5020
maxeyes.ocps.net |
Focusing on experiencing the arts across all content areas, this magnet enhances student learning while promoting the arts and arts integration. This magnet provides opportunities for students to experience the arts across all content areas while infusing technology to enhance students' learning. Students have opportunities to refine their skills, techniques, and processes in music, to incorporate two and three-dimensional concepts and ideas through the visual arts, and to acquire general knowledge of the elements, principles, and concepts surrounding dance education.
Participating students may enter the magnet in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.
Specific Eligibility Requirements: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.