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The Postsecondary Bridge: Two Summers. One Plan. Zero Stress.

Together, we will guide you through a step-by-step postsecondary planning process while helping you use Xello to connect your interests with high-growth careers and colleges. Families will participate in guided conversations with an OCPS College & Career Specialist to align goals and expectations. You’ll leave with a personalized action plan designed to set you up for success in the upcoming semester.

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Be A Player! will host a Free Sports Physicals and ECG Screening event at Jones High School on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is open to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who need a sports physical and heart screening for participation in school athletics. Families are encouraged to attend early and take advantage of this important, no-cost opportunity to help ensure students are healthy and ready for the upcoming athletic season.

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Discover the advantage of an “A”-rated district! Orange County Public Schools Magnet Programs offer innovative, hands-on learning in specialized fields—and students from any county are encouraged to apply. Give your child exciting opportunities to grow, explore, and succeed with an OCPS Magnet Program!

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Unlock your child’s potential with an OCPS Scholastic Academy! These innovative programs offer enriched, academically focused learning designed to challenge, inspire, and accelerate student achievement. Families from any county are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunities available in our “A”-rated district. Give your child a strong foundation for future success with an OCPS Scholastic Academy!

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Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.

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Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.

Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

Address: 1600 Silver Star Road Orlando, FL 32804

Phone: 407-317-3316

Principal: Bill Tovine

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Principal’s Message

Principal Bill TovineWelcome to Alternative Education, where we make every day, every class, every student matter. It is my pleasure to be principal of the nine schools that are the Alternative Education family, a family made up of a broad range of schools ranging from residential to school-to-work to targeted educational programs. In every case, we focus our attention on students who would benefit from non-traditional school settings. 

At our school-to-work sites, students spend a half day at school and a half day learning job skills, while earning income and academic credits. By partnering with world-class agencies, such as Universal Orlando Resort, Randall Construction, Goodwill Industries, and Simon Youth Foundation, we offer students an incomparable  school environment where they can earn a high school diploma and also discover long-term career opportunities. 

Our specialized programs are aimed at drop-out prevention by supporting new- or soon-to-be-new moms or students with truancy concerns. Alternative Education is a place where students who have been adjudicated by (or are awaiting adjudication from) the justice system can continue their education. Additionally, some of our programs include a residential therapeutic component.

We understand that traditional school settings do not work for every student. As part of School Choice, our students have the unique opportunity to experience small, face-to-face classes designed to attend to their specific needs. Our teachers use an intervention-based model in which no student is left behind, resulting in some of the highest graduation rates in the district. 

We are excited for the 2025-2026 school year, and we invite you to join the Alternative Education family. 

Principal Bill Tovine