Oak Ridge High School Magnet Programs

3DE by Junior Achievement, formerly known as the JA Academy for Leadership and Entrepreneurship, is a national model partnership between OCPS, 3DE, and Junior Achievement of Central Florida. 3DE re-engineers high school education and pushes students to discover solutions to real-world challenges, connect the relevancy of education, and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in today’s ever-evolving economy. 3DE’s multifaceted approach to learning uses case methodology to integrate real-world connectivity into the standard high school experience. Coursework is complemented by career readiness experiences including career-site visits, interacting with business coaches, and consultancy experiences. The result is a high school experience that reflects the dynamic pace of activity and interconnectedness of life beyond the classroom walls.

The Aviation and Aerospace Engineering Magnet provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum coupled with relevant career-related electives and enrichment activities that allow students to experience first-hand the fields of aviation and aerospace engineering. Integrated learning, honors and Advanced Placement coursework, as well as field trips, site visits and possible apprenticeships and internships provide the foundation for student preparation. Students will have the opportunity to use state of the art flight simulators, which are located on the Oak Ridge High School campus. Upon program completion, students will be academically prepared for two- and four-year higher education programs and may receive scholarships through Bright Futures and a variety of other funding sources. Students throughout the Orange County School District may apply for this magnet. Participating students enter the magnet as freshmen and a limited number may enter as sophomores.

The Digital Media and Gaming Magnet provides a rigorous college preparatory program using curriculum that is tied to today’s digital world. You text message, download music, make cell phone calls, chat online and play the latest games anytime, anywhere. So why not learn how to make it all happen? Be a part of the development of the digital boom while in high school. Oak Ridge High School, in cooperation with the University of Central Florida School of Film and Digital Media, has developed the most extensive digital media program in Central Florida. Students learn the latest in podcasting, animation, web design, electronics and gaming development. Integrated learning, honors and Advanced Placement coursework, as well as field trips, site visits and possible apprenticeships and internships provide the foundation for student preparation. Upon program completion, students will be academically prepared for two- and four-year higher education programs and may receive scholarships through Bright Futures and a variety of other funding sources. Students throughout the Orange County school district may apply for this magnet.

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