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Osceola County School Guide
Osceola County Public Schools
Residents of Osceola County are served by schools that fall under the jurisdiction of the Osceola School District (OSD). The mission of this progressive system is to deliver “education which inspires all to their highest potential.” A common understanding among all of the facilities here is that it takes accumulative efforts from every faculty and staff member, students, parents, and local community members to make this mission attainable. A commitment to excellence is made by every teacher and staff member within the district, ensuring that every student is provided the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential. Aside from challenging curriculum that keeps each student working at his or her highest academic level, a well-rounded education is offered in regard to social and emotional well-being. Culturally diverse environments teach acceptance and companionship, preparing students for a successful future in our diverse global society. Integrity, leadership, respect, and trust are key ingredients in the Osceola School District’s recipe for success. Osceola School District…“where student achievement is our number one priority!” http://www.osceola.k12.fl.us/
Private Schools
For a listing of top-notch private schools in Osceola County, visit: Osceola County Private Schools
Colleges
Florida Institute of Technology ~ Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), including in the fields of the College of Aeronautics, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, and Extended Studies. Master’s degrees as well as doctorates are offered in many fields. Hands-on research enables students to gain from actual experience rather than strictly from a lecture hall. This research university prides itself on serving the needs of its surrounding communities, from a local standpoint all the way to a global approach. Career development is not only offered to students and teachers, but is encouraged in an effort to provide the fullest experience possible to all. Twenty-one athletic teams provide a healthy, teamwork-building environment to those on the teams as well as to those just cheering for their favorite. FIT has been listed as a “Tier 1 Best National University” by U.S. News & World Report. FIT has also received the notable ranking as “one of the nation’s top technological institutions” in the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Florida Institute of Technology…“high tech with a human touch!” http://www.fit.edu/
Stetson University ~ Florida’s first private university, Stetson University (SU), founded in 1883, has two campuses and two satellite centers in the Central Florida region. The beautiful 175-acre Deland campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Undergraduate, graduate, and law degrees are available at SU. Continuing education, certificate, non-credit and youth programs are also offered. An impressive ninety-five percent of full-time faculty members possess PhD or equivalent degrees. Student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1, ensuring that each student is given the one-on-one attention necessary to grasp entirely every lesson taught. Over 100 organizations are available to students, helping to engage each student not only academically, but socially as well. “Attention to values and to valuable experiences” helps to shape students’ ideals and levels of civic responsibility, preparing them to be productive, contributing members of society, today and into the future. Efforts made in grooming students to make wise ethical decisions and to develop abundant leadership qualities helps SU stand out from the crowd. Stetson University…“pursue not just success, but significance.”
http://www.stetson.edu/home/
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