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Orange County School Guide
Public Schools
Orange County residents are served by schools within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) system. This forward-moving system proudly boasts its third consecutive year of receiving a grade of “A” by the Florida Department of Education. Also well worth noting is that 142 of the schools within this system achieved an “A” or “B” “high performing” grade during school year 2009-2010. Another bragging point is that 13 of the high schools here were named in Newsweek Magazine’s list of top high schools in the entire country! It is impossible to pinpoint just one driving force behind these prestigious rankings, as so many factors come together to make this system such a success. First, we could mention the professional development each staff and faculty member is continually encouraged to pursue. Then we could note the awarding to the district leader of the 2011 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents; this certainly doesn’t come unwarranted or undeserved. Maybe then we could talk about the awesome amount of parental involvement, the wonderful volunteers and the supportive local community businesses that all do their part in ensuring quality education in each of the facilities within OCPS. Together, all of these parts make a successful whole from which every student is invited to benefit. Visit this site for more information on why “OCPS Means Success!” https://www.ocps.net/Pages/default.aspx
Private Schools
There is a wide array of top-quality private schools within Orange County. For a comprehensive list, please visit Orange County Private Schools
Colleges
University of Central Florida ~ The picturesque campus at the University of Central Florida (UCF) beckons to students from far and wide to come take advantage of the 216 first-rate degree programs and amenities it offers. In fact, students here hail from all 50 states and 141 foreign countries. Among the amenities offered are the 350 clubs and organizations; the multiple concerts and athletic events held throughout the year; a library containing almost 2,000,000 books; the 1,415-acre main campus, 600 acres of which are designated woods, lakes, and an arboretum; and the 149,000 square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center. UCF Colleges include Arts and Humanities; Business Administration; Education; Engineering and Computer Sciences; Graduate Studies; Health and Public Affairs; Honors; Hospitality Management; Medicine; Nursing; Optics and Photonics; and Sciences. There is sure to be a program for you! A major focus on public service initiatives ensures that students are inspired to make their marks in the communities surrounding them, not just locally, but on state, national, and global levels as well. The highly-qualified faculty and staff at UCF pay serious attention to centering efforts around the student, fostering a love for life-long learning. A campus-wide appreciation for cultural diversity teaches the importance of working together to improve our global society; just one more step toward future success and happiness for each student. Welcome to UCF...“make yourself at home!” http://www.ucf.edu/
Valencia Community College ~ Four strategic goals lie at the core of Valencia Community College (VCC); Build Pathways; be Learning Assured; Invest in Each Other; and Partner with the Community. VCC strives to remove barriers, making their programs accessible to all, and to “create optimal conditions” for every student to reach his or her full potential. Professional development and avenues to well-being are consistently offered and encouraged to faculty and staff, ensuring their success and in so doing, ensuring the success of the student. Working hand-in-hand with local community partners, VCC utilizes the support of the community to round out the educational experience, instilling a sense of commitment and responsibility in students that will serve them well into the future. This two-year college offers Associate’s Degrees for those planning to transfer to a four-year university in pursuit of a higher degree. Also available here are Career Programs aimed at awarding professional certificates to those interested in immediate entry or re-entry into the workforce. The job placement rate for VCC graduates is an impressive 90 percent, and their average starting annual salary if $36,372. Great beginnings to successful careers…Valencia Community College...“how far will you go?” http://valenciacc.edu/
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