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Enrollment is  open for THE

2020-2021 school Year!

 

Our Admission office is open and here to serve. 

We are providing on-campus and virtual opportunities to help you get to know Orangewood!

 

Selecting the best school for your child is an important decision, and we are honored that you are considering Orangewood for a Christ-centered education for your child.

Academic excellence is our first and foremost goal for your child and is at the core of our college preparation. Your student will be challenged and mentored by knowledgeable faculty through a variety of classes and curriculum. Orangewood strives to provide each student with a unique schedule that will focus on their individual God given gifts and talents.

Our Admissions Director, Joyce McDonald has been serving the needs of Orangewood Christian School families for over 15 years.  She would love the opportunity to meet your family and learn more about what you are seeking for your child’s education.

We offer a variety of ways for prospective families to experience Orangewood Christian School throughout the summer.  

  • Scheduling in-person or virtual meetings with our Admissions Director, Joyce McDonald to learn more about what makes OCS unique and how we can best serve your child’s needs. 
  • Now offering on-campus or virtual tours - customized to your family’s comfort. 
  • Learn more about why other families have selected OCS as their school home.  Connect with current families to learn firsthand about their experience and hear what they have to say!

Interested in scheduling a meeting with our Virtual Admissions Office?  Please contact Joyce McDonald by email, phone at 407.339.0223 to schedule a zoom call, or fill out the Online Inquiry Form.  We look forward to getting to know your family!

 

Admissions CRITERIA

SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT

One parent or guardian is a professing believer of Jesus Christ and agree with the school's statement of faith. If the other parent is not a professing follower of Christ, he or she understands, accepts, and supports the school's Christian philosophy of education.

One parent actively participates in a local Christian Church.

Orangewood Christian School represents over 110 different churches in the Central Florida Community.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Orangewood believes that God has uniquely gifted each child.  We admit students to the Orangewood community who are willing to strive for academic success, to grow in their faith, and to serve in the community and beyond. 

We use the following as guidelines for enrollment:

Lower School (Grades K-6), report cards must show grade level or above performance across all subjects.

Upper School (Grades 7-12) must provide transcripts for evaluation. Cumulative and current GPA must be 2.0 ( C ) or above in academic courses. 

Orangewood placement test scores must be average or above.

Teacher evaluations and report cards must show that the student is an independent learner and has the ability to be successful in a traditional classroom environment.

Orangewood does not accept incoming seniors second semester.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Students and parents must be in good standing with current school.

Teacher evaluations and report card behavioral marks must be favorable.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Families who previously withdrew from Orangewood and did not fulfill their tuition contract must clear all financial obligations before an admissions application will be accepted.

All financial obligations to Orangewood must be kept current.

Orangewood Christian School admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.