Orlando Science Middle/High School

As an almumni of the school I was shocked and somewhat disappointed at how easy college has been for me. I was expecting having to work hard for my grade and be crying every night as we are taught in society to accept when you go off to college. I have had the opposite experience due to my educational background given to me from this facility. The teachers deeply and truly care for their students. I always struggled with math and was able to jump a whole grade level due to dedication my math teachers showed me. My AP tests were a breeze because the teachers expect more from you than the actual judges who grade the tests. I am forever grateful for this school and the staff members. A few of the female staff members consider me their own child and always would look out for me. At this school you are more than just a "Kid", they KNOW you and your family and want to take care of you and help you succeed on whatever path you desire. The fact that it is a STEM school was such a bonus to me in the end. When I started the school in the 6th grade I hated science. I kept telling my mom how much I hated it, then 6 months later I was on the Science Olympiad team and my mom was having to drag me out of the building everyday. 😂 If you are looking for a smaller environment for your student, with hands on learning especially towards STEM education, with teachers who care this is the place for you.
5 7 years ago (31-01-2018)

i dont know i mean this school does have some good features such as ap/dual enrollment/pltw but we don't have ib or sports teams are trash we are smaller than a tennis court and there are no pep rallies also the cafeteria is the auditorium i mean we should make ourselves better and do more stuff so then other schools will look up to us MAKE OSS GREAT AGAIN!!!
5 7 years ago (02-05-2018)

This school has and 90 percent acceptance rate when it should have a 0% life expectancy rate for their students.
1 7 years ago (14-05-2018)

I've been going to this school since I was in 6th grade. Leaving was probably the best thing I ever did. I was so depressed at this school and I went from being a super happy and fun person to someone who didn't want to do with anyone. If you've noticed most of the good ratings about this school have been from either teachers or parents of the students. I know my parents tell everyone who asks them about this school how amazing it is. But as the student myself I would completely disagree. As the student myself, I hated everyday and wanted to leave as soon as possible. I would have to make excuses just so my parent would come and pick me up. And the good ratings by the students are by the students who were favored or treated better because the staff and teachers held them on a high throne but some of those students actually worked really hard but definitely not all of them. When parents ask me about this school I'm straight forward with them. The place is way too small, they cramped together the middle school and the high school, and they gave elementary their own building which really makes no sense. The whole staff is either strict or disrespectful and there are only about 2 or 3 teachers that are ok. And the bathrooms are almost always disgusting especially the P.E. "locker room". Anyways, unless your kid is very interested in math or science I definitely don't recommend sending them here. Oh and they get so much money for robotics or the Olympiads and use it for that instead of fixing up the school. You're bound to either get bullied or get into drama (and def not the performing arts kind because they most certainly don't have any of that here). Hope this helps with making your decision.
1 7 years ago (17-01-2018)

let me start off with this school sucks it offers no other extra curriculars for high school students. This school is not even a digital schools so lap tops, phones, ect are out of the question. Students at this school are basically prisoners. I do commend some oss staff members for surviving so long. Students have no rights, voice or anything. Staff members like felisiano or st halire is whats bringing this school down they will not respect your children and will treat your children a little less than dirt. I do commend the principle for caring for the students and trying to appease us as students of the school. I would not recommend anyone bring their child to this school. we do not have sports teams for high schoolers. This school offers the same things as public schools if not less. Again your child would not like this school you may count on that Im a student that attends this school
1 7 years ago (30-01-2018)