2015 public high school programs

Open Hearts Learning Abroad

Public High School Programsin Florida

2015

Miami

Orlando

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OHLA High School Program Miami & Orlando

Dear International Student,

Open Hearts Learning Abroad - OHLA is an international educational organization which specializes in offering High School programs in Florida.

The staff at OHLA has over 16 years of experience in welcoming international students from around the globe, helping them fulfill their dreams of being an American high school student. Whether you come to the USA for one semester or one academic year, our support staff will be there to guide and assist you with your American high school experience, while ensuring a welcoming environment throughout the duration of your program. Rest assure that, at all times, we strive to meet our clients’ needs and expectations.

Our knowledge, experience and passion will make your stay in the USA an unforgettable experience. Rest assure that, at all times, we will strive to meet your needs and expectations. We, at OHLA, hope that you will join us in the near future.

OHLA High School Team

IndexOHLA High School Program ........................................... 2

Highlights of the Program ............................................... 3

The High School experience ........................................... 4

Living with your Host Family ........................................... 5

Arrival and Activity Program ........................................... 6

Miami and Orlando .......................................................... 7

Schools in Miami ............................................................. 8

Schools in Orlando ........................................................ 12

Additional Programs offered by OHLA ......................... 15


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Highlights of the Program

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In order to participate in OHLA’s High School program students must:

• Be at least 14 and no older than 17 years of age upon arrival

• Have an Intermediate level of English

• Hold and maintain a passing grade point average

• Provide academic transcripts of the last 3 years, including current year

• Have not graduated from High School in their home country

ACCEPTANCE AND VISA

• Once acceptance has been granted, the school district will issue the I-20 Form. Students must bring the I-20 Form along with personal and financial documents to the American Consulate/ Embassy in their home countries in order to apply for the F-1visa. Note that the F1 visa is only valid for 1 academic year and cannot be extended or renewed to attend another public school. However, it can be used to transfer to a private school or to a college or university.

INSURANCE AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• All international students are required to have full insurance coverage while in the program. If required, OHLA can offer comprehensive health insurance, which can be added to the program fees. The monthly premium is $80.00 USD. Students must also have all vaccines required by the state of Florida in order to attend High School. List of immunization requirements are provided on request.

• Choice of semester or full year programs.

• Students enrolled in this program enter the United States with an F-1 student visa issued by the Miami Dade Public School District or the Orange County Public School District.

• In each city, students select 3 high schools amongst pre-selected Public High Schools and OHLA guarantees placement in one of their selected schools.

• Accommodation in host families.

• In Miami, families speak both, English and Spanish. In Orlando, families speak English only.

• OHLA assigns a program counselor to each student throughout the entirety of the program.

• Upon receiving a high school diploma, students are eligible to apply to any college or university as an American high school graduate.

• Students gain real-life experience in the American education system, preparing them to enter a college or university.

• OHLA’s University Placement Advisors help students apply to the American university or college that is best for them.

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The High School ExperienceThe American Public High School educational system includes 4 grades of study, which are known as: Freshman (9th grade), Sophomore (10th grade), Junior (11th grade) and Senior (12th grade).Students will be placed in the appropriate grade upon arrival according to their school academic history.

OHLA offers placements in Public schools. The schools are selected based on location, the quality of academics offered, the university acceptance rate as well as the variety of subjects, sports and activities offered.

In Miami, students can choose from 10 High schools while in Orlando, students can choose amongst 7 High schools. Students select 3 schools and OHLA guarantees placement in one of their selected schools. We assign the school that is best suited to each individual student based on their individual needs.

Students participating in the OHLA High School program in Florida should be prepared for a wonderful experience! Our team puts forth a tremendous amount of effort to ensure that you receive the highest level of academics complimented with an array of opportunities in sports and after-school activities. Schools might also organize specific field trips and excursions throughout the year and students have the option to participate as well. Some activities and sports are only available during certain seasons and additional fees may apply.

Students who wish to play sports have to “try out” and school coaches make the final decision. OHLA does not guarantee the acceptance of students in any sport or other extracurricular activities. All students, wishing to try out for sport teams, are required to do a physical exam with an American doctor.

You can also plan to come for your final year of high school in the USA and receive an American High School Diploma, which will help you gain acceptance in an American University or College of your choice.

ESOL CLASSES

The majority of high schools in both destinations offer international students the option of enrolling in ESOL classes at no extra charge. This additional program fulfills the English requirements for graduation for those students who have recently arrived in the United States and need some extra help to improve their English skills. Students are placed by grade level and instruction is given based upon levels of English proficiency with appropriate materials and strategies.

SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Public schools offer a wide variety of sports and other extracurricular activities. OHLA highly encourages international students to join sports teams, music classes, social clubs, theater and any other activities after school. This is a great way of socializing and making friends while improving their English.


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Living with your Host FamilyLiving with your host family offers a truly unforgettable experience! When you talk to students who have already participated in this program, some will remember their favorite teacher, others their favorite coach or best friend. However, all of them remember their host family and the relationship they fostered during the time they lived as a member of that family.

Once the student application is submitted to OHLA the placement process begins. Our staff works on matching the student with the best host family.

Please note that American families come in many shapes and sizes and from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. We do our best to provide the best possible match but we cannot guarantee any specific host family request. In some cases, sharing your host family with a student from a different nationality might take place; however you will still enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own private room. Host families provide half board during the week and full board on weekends and holidays. During weekdays, students buy their lunch at school.

Every host family is different and they can range from single parents to a mother and father with many children. Each family will have their own way of life, which can often result in a variety of types and sizes of homes. There are however certain things that can always be expected of a host family. For example:

• A fully furnished single room with storage space for clothes and personal belongings

• A homework space

• Breakfast and dinner at home during school days

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at home on weekends and school holidays

• Location no further than 45 minutes from school. This distance is often much shorter but in the big city areas 45 minutes is normal

• All families are located in a safe neighborhood of the city

• You may share the host family with another international student; however each student will have their own room

WHAT DOES A HOST FAMILY PROVIDE?

BENEFITS OF LIVING WITH A HOST FAMILY

• Great opportunity to really live the local culture through total immersion in US cultural environment

• Shorter adaptation time through the help of the host family

• Safe environment with parental guidance and support

• Great contacts for friends and activities outside of the school




ArrivalStudents are required to arrive a few days prior to the school’s official start date. The purpose of this is to help students get ready for school enrollment, have their compulsory medical exam, receive their formal orientation, and meet representatives of OHLA and the school district. We will also assist students in getting situated in the city and show them a little bit of what their destination of choice has to offer.

Activity ProgramFollowing the excitement of the arrival, students might feel homesick and alone and might benefit from meeting more often with other international students. To overcome this problem, OHLA organizes a number of optional activities and field trips where students can meet each other and spend additional time with OHLA team members. Here are some of the activities offered:

• Boat Tour

• Visit of Universal Studios

• Visit of Islands of Adventure

• Pot Luck dinner

• Visit of Busch Gardens

• Tour of the Kennedy Center

• Tour of the Everglades

• Visit to Key West

• Weekend trip to New York City

• Weekend trip to Chicago

• Farewell party


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Miami derives its name from the Native American word ‘Mayami’, which means “Big Water” and it is located in the southeastern part of the United States. Miami was a popular destination for Pirates like Blackbeard and others to bury their treasures. Miami is also known as “America’s Riviera” thanks to its subtropical climate, extensive vegetation and pristine beaches.

Miami is an important center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. In 2008, Forbes magazine ranked Miami as “America’s Cleanest City”, for its year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water and clean streets. Miami was ranked as the richest city in the United States, and the world’s fifth-richest city in terms of purchasing power.

Thanks to its sunny weather, Miami offers countless outdoor activities, making it one of the world’s top destinations for water sports. It is home to the Miami HEAT, NBA Champions in 2006, 2012 and 2013. Miami’s South Beach has been ranked the #1 beach in the United States by the Travel Channel.

FUN FACTS ABOUT MIAMI: The first suntan lotion was invented in Miami Beach.

The only Everglades eco-system in the world is in Miami.

Miami has more than 800 parks.

Miami has the largest Art Deco building collection in the world.

Miami has the largest cruise ship port in the world.

Orlando dates back to the year 1838 when the US Army established Fort Gatlin South at the height of the Seminole Wars, right where Orlando sits today. Soon a community grew around this Fort. Jernigan was the first name the city had and it was given after the Jernigan family. The name Orlando came after in honor of Orlando Reeves, a sentinel soldier who spotted an Indian attack.

Orlando is nicknamed “The City Beautiful”. The city is also called “The Theme Park Capital of the World”, since it is the home of theme parks like: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Gatorland, and Wet ‘n Wild Water Park.

The city’s famous attractions form the backbone of Orlando’s tourism industry, making the city the most visited American city. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment. FUN FACTS ABOUT ORLANDO: In 2010, 54 million people came to Orlando on vacation, making it one of the largest tourist destinations in the world.

There are over 2000 lakes throughout the Greater Orlando area.

The first amusement park in Orlando was Wet ‘n Wild and it’s one of the few open 365 days a year.

Orlando has more than 5000 restaurants with more opening each week. If you ate each meal at a different restaurant, it would take over 5 years to cover them all.

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Miami SchoolsMIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

DISTRICT (M-DCPS)

Located at the southern end of the Florida peninsula, the Miami-Dade County Public School District includes a number of diverse and vibrant communities. A truly global community, district students speak 56 different languages and represent 160 countries.

M-DCPS is America’s fourth-largest school system with a diverse enrollment of more than 340,000 students, offers innovative educational programs at its 435 schools, including elementary, middle, senior high schools and alternative, specialized and vocational centers. The impressive array of course offerings include renowned bilingual schools, international baccalaureate programs, schools in the workplace, and a convenient downtown commuter school designed for working parents.

In 2012 the school district of Miami Dade was the recipient of the “Broad Prize Award”, an Award that honors urban school districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement.

JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Student Enrollment: 4147

Located in West Kendall, John A. Ferguson Senior High School opened in 2003. It provides an academic experience through a career academy model. This model emphasizes career and technical education, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding to prepare students to meet the demands of the global economy and future work force. Ferguson is also a certified Magnet Program School and offers a full IB program.

Yearly, Ferguson students are awarded over $6.8 million in scholarships. Many graduates have taken these scholarships to some of the finest world-class universities such as Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Boston College, The University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins, NYU, The University of Chicago, Brown, MIT, and The University of Boston among others.

Activities and athletics also play a vital role in the success of the school’s programs. Students who participate in the performing arts at Ferguson have staged productions locally and nationally and the school has been ranked third in the county for its athletic programs.

School’s website: http://www.fergusonhs.org

FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Felix Varela Senior High School is located in southwestern Miami. The school opened to students in the fall of 1999, and since then has been dedicated to creating a quality learning environment which embraces innovative technology and instructional rigor to meet everyday challenges by incorporating relevant community issues, global advancements, and expectations for high academic achievement into the curriculum. At Felix Varela, students are empowered to know they can succeed in Miami’s diverse and dynamic community. Amongst the student graduates, over 85 % move on to a university and/or college setting.

Felix Varela boasts a challenging curriculum and a number of unique learning opportunities. Felix Varela’s offerings include the Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and Photography, as well as the Performing Arts: Drama, Television Productions, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Dance. In addition, the school offers a full range of academic and service clubs.

School’s website: http://www.varelahighschool.org


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G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School has over 3,300 students coming from many diverse cultural backgrounds. This high rated school strives to facilitate and guide the learning community in its quest for achievement.

The school provides students with a variety of academic programs including the Cambridge Global Studies Academy (CGSA), the Information Technology Magnet (IT), and Miami-Dade County’s innovative iPrep program. The school also offers Advanced Placement (AP), honors, and honors gifted courses in every discipline as well as a nationally recognized Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC).

In addition to the magnet programs, Braddock Senior High School is also a Visual and Performing Arts Destination School. Braddock’s Visual and Performing Arts academy has four key subjects: Art, Instrumental Music, Dance, and Theater. G. Holmes Braddock High School also encourages student involvement in many extracurricular activities. The focus of these various activities is on community service, competition, and interest.

School’s website: http://ghbraddock.dadeschools.net

MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Miami Killian Senior High School is a dynamic, multi-cultural, comprehensive high school with a full-range of academic offerings, programs, activities and sports. Through these areas, it is committed to providing an environment in which students will be “Challenging Greatness.”

At the core of Killian’s instructional practices is a belief that students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process and have a variety of instructional approaches and co-curricular activities to support that process. The innovative iPrep program was established to provide students with a technological

environment and opportunities for internships and community-based projects before and after graduation.

Killian currently boasts 27 clubs and honor societies, and offers over 35 sports programs. Killian also hosts diverse elective programs such as Dance Impulse, Band, Musical Theater, Killian Players Drama, “We the People” Law Studies, Culinary Arts, Information Technology Academy, Diversified Career Technology, and JROTC.

School’s website: http://killian.dadeschools.net/

DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, located in northeastern Miami, offers a rigorous academic program. For ten years, the school has created a tradition of excellence that inspires success in all areas of the school.

Krop’s success is evidenced by the school’s high rating from the State of Florida, its ranking among the top 100 Florida High Schools by U.S. News and World Report, and its 6th place ranking from the College Board for students’ Advanced Placement (AP) test scores. Yearly, its seniors garner approximately $8 million in college scholarships and are admitted to the nation’s top universities and Ivy League schools.

At Krop, students are also provided with opportunities to engage in almost 50 different clubs and groups serving as extra-curricular activities. Krop is also the home of the STAR Academy, the school’s visual and performing arts program. It provides classes in dance, drama, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, and television production.

School’s website: http://mkhs.dadeschools.net/



MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Located in the Kendall area of Miami, Miami Sunset Senior High School serves a student population of approximately 1,900 students. Each student is provided with a rigorous curriculum. The school embraces its rich tradition of the past 30 years and continuously strives to achieve educational excellence for its students.

Sunset offers a curriculum with a concentration on college and career readiness. Four National Academy Foundation (NAF) career themes in the areas of Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, and Hospitality &Tourism are offered in addition to a Medical Magnet with strands in Pre-Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Allied Medical Science. Additional career-themed academics include Visual & Performing Arts, Early Childhood Education, Advanced Global Studies and Law & Public Service.

Students are exposed to a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills to prepare them for industries that are in high demand in the career world and students are taught by highly qualified teachers who have expert knowledge in their specialized field related to their academy courses.

School’s website: http://sunsethigh.dadeschools.net/

CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Located in one of Miami’s most beautiful districts, Coral Gables Senior High School opened its doors in 1950 and has maintained its level of performance for over 60 years.

Coral Gables High School has been ranked as high as 5th in the United States by the College Board for having one of the highest percentages of students passing Advanced Placement (AP) exams. With the support the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the school’s dual enrollment program with Florida International University and Miami Dade College has expanded to over 24 college level courses offered on campus. Every year Coral Gables

High School students win the most prestigious scholarships, including the Gates Millennium, Posse, National Merit, and Silver Knight. Over $35 million in scholarships has been offered to graduate with the past five years. The extensive athletic program, including the powerhouse Badminton team, is ranked 6th in the District with 100% of graduating athletes admitted to post-secondary institutions.

School’s website: http://cghs.dadeschools.net

MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Miami Palmetto Senior High, located in the Village of Pinecrest in southeastern Miami-Dade County. Palmetto is a nationally recognized senior high school and a beacon of student achievement. Palmetto offers a challenging academic program, while providing stimulating coursework for students of all academic levels. Over 140 faculty members are continually developing and implementing programs to meet the needs of the school’s diverse population and currently, almost 3,000 students have 290 course offerings from which to choose.

Palmetto students regularly earn awards in a wide range of areas, from athletics to the fine arts. Additionally, over 94 % of Palmetto graduates in a four-year or two-year college program. Students at Palmetto, powered by a rigorous curriculum and the support of a capable staff, are surrounded by their equally motivated peers to create a compelling school environment where success is simply part of the culture. The school also provides a multitude of clubs and honor societies to meet its student body diverse interests.

School’s website: http://mpsh.dadeschools.net/


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RONALD W. REAGAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Ronald W. Reagan Senior High School is a compre-hensive, traditional high school located in the Doral area of Miami. The school, which opened in 2006, excels academically and offers students a range of academic programs as well as varied opportunities for elective and extracurricular activities. Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School challenges its students to be the best.

Reagan offers a challenging academic program while providing stimulating coursework for students regardless of their academic abilities. Currently, students choose from 663 course offerings and benefits from a curriculum that offers both college credit and college-level preparations. The school offers, alongside AP courses, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) courses, AS (Advanced Subsidiary) courses, and A-level courses, which are international examinations valid across the world. Through these courses, students are giving exposure to varied methods of assessment, with particular emphasis on development of writing and higher level thinking skills, an international perspective necessary for tomorrow’s leaders. Most importantly, Reagan offers a broad, enhanced education that prepares students

School’s website: http://reagandoral.dadeschools.net

SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Southwest Miami Senior High School, a leading educational institution, has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top schools in the nation. The school is committed to providing challenging educational opportunities to a diverse population of learners.

Its Business Magnet program has been recognized nationally as a Magnet School of Distinction and the Academy of Finance has also been recognized by the National Academy Foundation (NAF) as one of seven nationwide Distinguished Academies.

Southwest students regularly compete and earn awards in regional and national events. Recently, business students competed in the national DECA competition for young leaders and entrepreneurs and earned over $48,000 in scholarship funds.

Southwest offers a challenging academic curriculum delivered by a distinguished faculty. Recently recognized for having one of the highest passing rate in the United States on the Advanced Placement Exams (AP), Southwest prides itself on offering a vast curriculum that challenges students of all ability levels School’s website: http://sweagles.dadeschools.net/

“ I have a very good relationship with my host family because they always make me feel at home. At the school I really feel good. I like my classes and I really found a lot of friends. I go with them to the beach, to parties and they sometimes come to my house to do homework. Last Saturday I went with my friends to South Beach. We had fun. We also visited downtown Miami.

Maria Pia, Italy

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“ I learned how hard it is to be by yourself in a different country and I also learned that everything is possible, that there are many wonderful people in the world. No matter how you look, what language you speak. I learned so many things I cant even write down. I realized how much I love my host family and I saw many nice people helping each other.

Denisa, Slovakia

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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Orange County Public School District is a positive force in the Central Florida educational scene with an enrollment of over 185,000 thousand students making it the 11th largest school district in the United States.

The district offers educational programs at its 178 schools; 125 elementary, 34 middle school and 19 senior high schools. In 2012 and 2013, the district was selected by the College Board for the “AP District Honor Roll”, one of 11 districts in the state to achieve this distinction.

FREEDOM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 3109

Freedom High School having been built in 2003 is a fairly new high school and it is named in honor of the September 11 attack. U.S. News awarded Freedom High School with a silver metal award and was ranked 60th within Florida. Freedom High School provides its students with several programs specialized in their fields of interest. Such programs include Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, which allows students to combine courses in these subject areas while being able to work with the local community and businesses.

Another program provided to students is the Academy of Early Childhood Education; students who are interested in working in the childcare industry or a career in the Education field will find this course particularly engaging. Students in the Childhood Education Program have the opportunity to work with children in local daycares, preschools, and elementary schools. Freedom High School also provides additional programs such as, AVID, Advanced Placement,

Academy of Mass Media, and Monticello Scholar Academy of Excellence. Furthermore, Freedom High School employs several teachers who are Nationally Board Certified Teachers. In order to be certified teachers must partake in a rigorous process that analyzes their teaching framework, teachers must also provide videos of their teaching and student work samples.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/south-west/hfr/Pages/default.aspx

DR. PHILLIPS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 3458

Dr. Phillips High School was established in 1987 with 2,500 students and has grown significantly since. Dr. Phillips High School offers two well-known magnet programs in the Orange County area for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and Center for International Studies (CIS). For its Visual and Performing Arts magnet program Dr. Phillips High School have repeatedly won superior rankings at state and district competitions in its chorus, orchestra, and band programs. In addition, it’s Center for International Studies magnet program is intended to engage students in global awareness and cultural diversity by exposing them to issues related to politics, law, economics, humanities, and business internationally.

In the past, students in this magnet program have travelled to countries such as China, India, Spain, France and Greece to name a few. Furthermore, Dr. Phillips High School also offers 24 different Advanced Placement courses to its students. All Advanced Placement courses are taught at a college level and are accepted as college courses. Additionally, for students who show an early interest in the Medical and Business field they are able to partake in the Dr. Phillips High School Medical and Business Academy Program. Students in this program participate in courses in their desired field as well as activities such as job shadowing, field trips, projects, and guest speakers.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/south-west/hdp/Pages/default.aspx

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OLYMPIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 2892

Olympia High School was established in 2001 and is known as the “Home of the Titans”. Olympia High School offers Advanced Placement and Valencia’s Dual Enrollment Classes as well. Olympia also provides students with the AVID program, it is a program that prepares students for college by accelerating student learning and applying researched based methods for learning. In addition, Olympia High School is primarily known for its Advanced Placement Experience Scholars Academy (APEX) program. It is a rigorous four-year program that is offered to only a selected number of students who meet the requirement; APEX requires that students take a minimum of six Advanced Placement courses and six Advanced Placement exams. Olympia High School emphasizes greatly their importance to their athletic teams. The are an extensive number of teams such as, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Golf, Bowling, Water Polo, Lacrosse, and Tennis. In 2005, the Olympia High School men’s golf team won the state championship.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/west/hol/Pages/default.aspx

TIMBER CREEK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 2958

Timber Creek High School was originally built as a relief school for a nearby high school in 2000. Timber Creek High School provides Advanced Placement and AVID as the other high schools in the Orange County area do, however, Timber Creek also offers the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. AFJROTC program consist of courses related to physical training, leadership, Aviation History, Exploration of Space, Aviation, and Science of Flight. As a requirement the students in this program wear the Air Force uniform to school one day a week. The overall concept of the AFJROTC

program is to instill community service, value of citizenship and personal responsibility in its students. Furthermore, Timber Creek High School provides additional specialized programs such as the Academy of Finance. This program offers a curriculum that covers subject matters related to accounting, international finance, banking, and entrepreneurship, among other courses. In addition, students with an early interest in a Veterinary career are able to take advantage of the Academy of Agricultural and Animal Sciences program provided. This program provides students with the opportunity to experience hands on learning at a doggie daycare and considering that the students continue this program further they will have the chance to receive a Vet Assist Certification. Other programs Timber Creek High School offers are Business Academy, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Early Childhood Academy.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/east/htc/Pages/default.aspx

WEST ORANGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 3713

West Orange High School was founded in 1975, for its era the school was considered to be extremely modernistic; in fact, the main building in West Orange High School was an award winning design for an architecture firm. The programs provided include, Advance Placement, AVID, and JROTC. West Orange High School is committed to helping the local community through its several nonprofit organizations such as Best Buddies, which is an organization dedicated to building friendships and employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Students participating in the Best Buddies organization simply spend time at school with these children and partake in several activities. Furthermore, through Progress Book Parent Access, West Orange High School enables the parents to view their child’s grades at any given time.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/west/hwo/Pages/default.aspx



LAKE NONA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment: 1943

Lake Nona High School opened its doors in 2009; its campus design is modern consisting of ten two-story buildings. Lake Nona High School provides distinct clubs students can participate in during and after school hours such as, Art Club, Book Club, Runners Club, Chess Club, and Yearbook Club to name a few. Additionally, through its unique partnership with Valencia College, Lake Nona High School has developed The Collegiate Academy Program. It is a fast-track academic program that enables students to either complete a full Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) or take one or two college-level courses at Valencia College. Lake Nona High School also has an impressive Digital Media Academy Program for students interested in technology, graphic design, website design, digital photography, and TV Production. Students in Lake Nona’s Digital Media Academy have earned a sum of 120 Adobe Certifications that give students pursuing the digital media career an advantage. In addition, Lake Nona High School offers a Health Academy Program that provides health care education and hands on training, if students continue this program they would be eligible to be certified in areas related to health care. Furthermore, Lake Nona High School like many other high schools in America offer its students with organizations such as National Honor Society and Student Government Association. Beyond academics, students are able to be part of an athletic team to further enrich their high school experience.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/south-east/hln/Pages/default.aspx

WINTER PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment:: 3130

Winter Park High School was established in 1927 but in 2004 began renovation of its the main campus, which is now completed. Winter Park High School is a Magnet School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The IB Program differs from other honor programs given that they require students to take advanced courses in six different subject matters, which include, English, History, Science, Math, World Language, and an IB Elective. Once students complete this program they will graduate with a high school diploma and a separate IB diploma that is internationally recognized. Furthermore, Winter Park High School has a well-known organization called, The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. It is the largest campus organization at the high school with more than 300 students participating. This organization were ranked 7th in the nation given that they have consistently been state finalist.

School’s website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/east/hwp/Pages/default.aspx



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INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM(PRE/POST PROGRAM)

For students with a low level of English looking for a multifaceted American experience, OHLA offers an International English Program right here in beautiful Miami.

At OHLA we provide our students with the necessary tools to achieve the desired language proficiency in order to meet their linguistic academic requirements within the best possible educational environment.

High School participants can benefit from this program by arriving 30 days prior to the start date of their high school program; this avenue allows our students to practice their language skills before beginning this new stage of their life in an American High School.

Participants can also join this program after high school graduation and while in the process of entering an American and or Canadian University.

At OHLA our dedicated team of experts prepare students linguistically and guide students from their entry into the program to their ultimate goal; successful acceptance to University or College.

PATHWAY PROGRAM

OHLA’s High School Program allows students to gain real-life experience in the American education system, preparing them to enter a College or University.

OHLA is proud to offer a comprehensive University Pathway Program which allows students to gain acceptance to several Colleges and Universities throughout the United States and Canada.

OHLA’s University Placement Advisors are experienced at placing students in the best universities and colleges in the United States and Canada and upon receiving a high school diploma, students are eligible to apply to any College.

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