Our school values your child’s ability to accept challenge and achieve more. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for personal growth and learning within our nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program. Preparing students for a successful future is what we do.
Tuition Free Public Charter School
LATEST NEWS
Thank you for considering Orlando Science Charter School K-8, our brand new campus opening in east Orlando for the 2024-2025 school year!
Visit the Enrollment section of this website for specific enrollment dates, or take a peek at our next year information at any of the links above.
Open Application Window
Any application submitted within this timeframe will be added to the Lottery in January
Lottery
Any seats available will be offered. All other students will be placed on a waitlist
After Lottery Applications
Applications submitted after the Lottery will be added to the end of the existing waitlist on a monthly basis
Competitive Academic Teams
VEX Robotics
VEX Robotics is a worldwide program which challenges students to expand their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through building, programming, and driving a robot to meet a challenge that changes each year. The VEX Robotics World Championship is the largest competitive robotics event in the world. The VEX IQ system is a tool-less product line designed to allow students in elementary and middle school to design and build a robot all on their own.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an international organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by students in grades 3-12. The goal of Science Olympiad is to expand the quality of science education through competitions comparable to sporting events.
FIRST® LEGO® League is a program that introduces Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to children 4 and up through a variety of interactive and fun hands-on learning. There are three divisions to help students apply STEM-based concepts at an age-appropriate level, which allow them to experiment and to grow in their understanding. Various competitions, or Challenges, exist throughout the year that participating students can be a part of.
Competition Math
On this team, students will explore and deepen their knowledge of math concepts and skills. State and national competitions exist for students to qualify for and participate in. Students can also be invited to compete in other tournaments such as Math Olympiad (MOEMS) and the Noetics Math Competition.
Model UN
Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students in grades 7-12 typically roleplay as delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. This activity takes place at MUN conferences, which is usually organized by a high school or college MUN club.
Performing Arts
Orlando Science System Schools Performing Arts Department offers Band, Choir, Musical Theater, and The Stingray Sound - An elementary music performance opportunity that involves students playing recorder, mallet instruments, percussion, and uniquely created instruments! Students in these clubs perform at a Winter and a Spring Concert.
ORLANDO SCIENCE SCHOOL SYSTEM
HIGHLIGHTS
Accreditation
Accreditation
Orlando Science System Schools work with Cognia to obtain Accreditation and guidance on overall School Improvement efforts.
STEM Certified
STEM Certified
Orlando Science System Schools also work with Cognia to obtain their additional STEM Certification.