Simon Youth Academy
Bell Schedule
| M-T-W-TR-F |
| 8:30 am – 2:41 pm |
Distinct to the Simon Youth Academy is the cooperative agreement between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Simon Youth Foundation (SYF). The SYF mission is to help "at-risk" students earn their high school diploma and to award scholarships to teens in Simon Mall Communities all over the nation. Simon Youth Academy is a School-to-Work initiative located at Outlet Marketplace, which provides students with the following:
- Smaller learning environment with individualized instruction
- Daily school schedule divided between academics and work
- Workforce readiness skills and practical work experience
- Work schedules (minimum 15 hours a week) Monday through Sunday, at work sites throughout Orange County
- Summer school with one additional academic credit toward graduation
- A school-community-business connection
Enrollment
Students who are interested may see their Guidance Counselor at their home school or call the School-to-Work Recruiter at 407-318-3150 ext. 6382231 or E-mail
[email protected]
School To Work Information Request
Program Highlights
The Simon Youth Academy offers the following benefits to students:
- Students high school diploma reflects the name of their home school
- Participation in home school events, i.e., Prom, Homecoming, and Graduation
- Scholarships available through Simon Youth Foundation and other Post-secondary Education opportunities
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy School Improvement Plan
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy School Improvement Plan Spanish
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy Parent and Family Engagement Plan
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy Parent and Family Engagement Plan Spanish
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy Parent and Family Engagement Plan Compact
2023-2024 Simon Youth Academy Parent and Family Engagement Plan Compact Spanish