O rangewood Christian School is located in Maitland, Florida (just north of Orlando) and is a ministry of Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA ) with nearly 900 students in grades K4–12.
OCS is a Christian college preparatory school offering the highest level of academic achievement. We are mindful that all of our students are God’s covenant children and we strive to help them maximize their God-given gifts and abilities for His glory.
Our teachers, faithful and dedicated to Jesus Christ, have been chosen for their qualifications, character and professional standing. Serving together in partnership with our parents, we are committed to the education, care, and guidance of our students. Our earnest desire is that God will use the school to produce young men and women who know and love God and want to live a life that glorifies Him moment by moment.
OCS offers a wide range of extracurricular programs that have earned our school an outstanding reputation in the community. From sports to fine arts and clubs, the commitment of faculty, coaches, players, thespians, musicians, and artists produce numerous awards each year.
We encourage you to visit our school and meet with our students, parents, and faculty. Our doors are always open! We are confident that once you step through our doors you will want to become a part of our OCS family.
Orangewood opens new Lower School facilities, gymnasium
August 2022
Orangewood Christian has completed the construction of its 35,000 sq. feet two-story academic building and its second competition-sized gymnasium.
The school welcomed families to campus on August 8th for an Open House followed by the first day of school on August 10th.
Orangewood Christian building new facilities
February 2022
Orangewood is in the process of constructing a new 35,000 sq. foot facility on its lower campus, which serves grades K4-6th. New facilities will include a two-story academic building and gym.
For their first High School Choir remote assignment, Orangewood Christian School students recorded Elton John & Bernie Taupin’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. And it’s awesome!
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For Hurricane Irma in 2017, Orange County distributed no fewer than 123,000 sandbags. This team of 9th-graders tested various bags for cost-efficiency, biodegradability, durability and practicality.
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High school students can deepen their interest in mathematics and enter the Society’s national contests.
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Collectively, students walked the equivalent of 422 miles, raising enough money to build two wells in Ghana.
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Former eCybermission competitors spoke to a gathering of science educators and administrators from all over the country on the power of STEM education.
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Orangewood students excel on AP exams
October 2017
Orangewood Christian School recently administered 71 AP exams. As in past years, OCS students’ performance was well above the national average. Highlights from this year include:
76% pass rate overall (state of Florida averages 51% and the national average is 57%)100% pass rate in Studio Art, European History, and Calculus AB (scoring 3 or higher)84% pass rate in English Literature and United States History (scoring 3 or higher)
For the next two years, Orangewood will offer its teachers professional development towards gifted endorsements for our K4–12th grade teachers and administrators.
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Campuses
Main Office / Upper School
Lower School
Staff & Students
School Head
Allyn Williams
Full-time Faculty & Administration 104
Part-time Faculty & Administration 4
Support Staff 33
928
23
Enrollment
K3-K4
23
K5
59
Grades 1-5 325
Grades 6-8 270
Grades 9-12 274
Enrollment totals include
Fla Corporate Tax Students
110
Posted
September 21st, 2023
Director of Spiritual Life
Serving on Orangewood Christian School’s senior leadership team, the Director of Spiritual Life is responsible for the planning, care, and discipleship of faculty, staff, and students. This role provides leadership, teaching, training, and plan development for the school community.
Requirements
EducationPCA , a plus
Posted
June 5th, 2023
6th Grade Science Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking a 6th Grade Science Teacher. Science teaching experience is preferred.
Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents and staff.
Teachers are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program and developing both short and long term instructional objectives.
Teachers must have strong instructional and classroom management skills, including:
use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning
adjusting curriculum as appropriate
posting lesson plans on RenWeb
evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance
evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery
grading and returning student work in a timely manner
enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner
promptly notifying parents and administration of behavioral or academic concerns and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning.
OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of Experience: 2+
Licenses or Certifications: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate
Posted
May 17th, 2023
Lower School Teacher
Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community, and serve as Christian role models to students, parents and staff.
They are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program, developing both short- and long-term instructional objectives.
Teachers must have strong Instructional and Classroom Management skills, including but not limited to:
use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning
adjusting curriculum as appropriate
posting lesson plans on RenWeb
evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance
evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery
quickly grading and returning student work
enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner
promptly notifying parents and administration of behavioral or academic problems and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning.
OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. They are is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degreeYears of Experience: 2+ years of subject-matter experienceLicenses or Certifications: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate
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