This private Florida school is a private, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Situated on an 80-acre campus in a truly diverse multicultural academic community, the school’s mission is to prepare students for college and life by developing their inherent ability to the fullest extent in an academic environment that fosters civic virtue and character development. The faculty and students work mutually together to reach the highest standards for both academic and personal achievement, and to inspire life-long learning. The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida Council of Independent Schools; it is also a member of the Meritas International Family of Schools. Enrollment averages 240 students each year, including 5 students from countries outside of the United States.
L O C A T I O N
This private school is located in Windermere, Florida, or southwest Orlando. Rated in the top 40 “Most Fun U.S. City” survey, Orlando has a large variety of amusement parks, sports teams, restaurants, and state parks. With a population of 1.8 million, the city is home to the world famous Walt Disney World. Orlando Magic, the NBA basketball team, originates here, and annually, two (2) NCAA College Football games are played in Orlando. The climate in Windermere is divided into two (2) seasons: the warm season, with high temperatures and humidity, and the cool season, characterized as typically temperate and comfortable.
C O U R S E S O F F E R E D
Courses offered at this Florida private school include: Anatomy, AP American Government & Politics, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Latin Vergil, AP Macro-Economics, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Astronomy, Ceramics, Competitive Forensics, Computer Science, Contemporary Issues in Nutrition, Drama I-III, Drawing & Painting, Foundations of Art 2D-3D, Gemology, Geometry, Graphic Design/Photography, Health/Life Management Skills, Honors Algebra I-II, Honors American Government, Honors U.S. Government & Politics, Honors American Literature, Honors Biology, Honors Calculus AB, Honors Chemistry, Honors Economics, Honors French I-IV, Honors Geometry, Honors Greek I-II, Honors Human Geography, Honors Latin II-IV, Honors Macro-Economics, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Psychology, Honors Sociology, Honors Spanish I-IV, Honors Statistics, Honors U.S. History, Honors World History, Honors World Literature, Influence of Technology in a Global Society, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Humanities, Marine Science, Physical Education, Rowing, Speech & Debate, Team Sports, Theatre History, Theatre Tech, Treble Makers, Vocal Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Yearbook & Journalism.
D R E S S C O D E
Students at this Florida private school are required to wear uniforms, which can be purchased upon acceptance or arrival at the school.
H O U S I N G
Students attending this Florida private school will be placed with carefully selected host families in and around the Windermere and Orlando area. A local contact person will be appointed to oversee each student and host family for the duration of the student’s stay in the United States.
A T H L E T I C S
Male students attending this Florida private school are able to participate in the following interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field.
Female students attending this Florida private school are able to participate in the following interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country (Running), Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
