Alternative Education

BETA

The BETA Alternative School program is the educational component of the partnership between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Florida, Inc.  BETA is a Title 1 Part A program that participates in parent and family engagement opportunities.

BETA provides open enrollment to a pregnant teen or young mother within OCPS district and serves approximately 60 students (ages 11-19).  The school environment is a different approach to the traditional educational setting emphasizing smaller class sizes.  BETA gives pregnant teens and young mothers academic and possible employment opportunities while developing life skills and obtaining a high school diploma.

Program Features:

• Middle/High School traditional school curriculum to prepare students for graduation
• Smaller learning environment with individualized instruction
• Students follow the Core Class Progression based on individual requirements for graduation  
• Students high school diploma reflect the name of their zone school
• Participation in zone school events, i.e. Prom, Homecoming, and Graduation
• Electives such as Parenting Skills, Debate, and Journalism
• Scholarships for Postsecondary Education Available
• Childcare (on property)
• OCPS school bus transportation for students and their children