Lower School

Overview

A Message from OCS Lower School Principal

At Orangewood Christian School, we believe that each child is a unique creation of God. We believe that all students can learn and succeed in a loving environment where expectations are high.

OCS is a very special place that provides individualized attention, nurturing teachers, and strong academics. We provide our students an educational foundation based on a Christian worldview, along with opportunities to make lifelong friends and memories.

Children see God’s handiwork in every aspect of His creation as discoveries are made in our science labs. Our math program includes hands-on, active learning activities that encourage mathematical thinking and strong computational skills. Students develop literary skills through a phonics-based reading program that emphasizes quality literature, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, and grammar. In social studies classes, our students learn about current events, world culture and geography, and American history. We hope to encourage an awareness of world missions and contemporary culture that will prepare students to impact the world for Christ.

Orangewood’s goal is to teach the "whole child" by also providing instruction in art, music, physical education, Spanish, technology, and library/research. Students learn to effectively use technology and the Internet in order to be prepared to function in a technologically advanced society. Field trips and special projects create continuing interest in all subject areas. Each class chooses several community service activities to complete throughout the year. After school activities include drama, voice, piano, and organized team sports.

We are committed to partnering with parents in preparing children of all learning styles for the challenges of life. Our hallmark is academic excellence taught from a Biblical worldview in a warm and nurturing environment. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and show what our God is doing at Orangewood Christian School.

Terry Pond
tpond@orangewoodchristian.org

Academics

Student Population

278

Student/Teacher Ratio

14:1

SAT Testing - OCS Median Grade Equivalent

Grade	Reading	Math	Language	Complete Battery
K	1.6	2.1	NA	1.8
1	3.5	3.6	3.0	3.8
2	3.8	3.7	3.9	4.2
3	5.5	6.2	5.7	5.8
4	7.8	9.6	9.6	9.1
5	9.2	8.7	9.7	9.3
6	9.2	9.4	9.1	9.1

Lower School Curriculum

GRADE K-5	GRADE 6
Language Arts (grammar, spelling, vocabulary,	English and Literature
handwriting, and writing)	Ancient History
Reading	Math/Advanced Math
Math/Advanced Math	Earth Science
Social Studies	Old Testament Bible
Science	Computer
Bible	Art/Instrumental Music/Choir
Spanish	Spanish
Physical Education	Physical Education
Music/Recorders/Piano Lab	Leadership/Journalism/Digital Storytelling
Computer
Library
Art

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Outreach

Orangewood Christian School encourages all students to give of their time and talents to serve the Orlando area and beyond.  Students volunteer for a variety of local organizations/ministries in our community as well as participate in missions around the world.

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