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Ocala STEAM Academy First Day of School - August 12th

NOW ENROLLING 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS!! 

http://www.arusd.org/enroll

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Our Mission

We are Ocala

Our staff and students are thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant learning community! We celebrate diversity, uplift all voices, and empower students to take charge of their education. Through Project-Based Learning, AVID strategies, and a strong STEAM foundation, our students develop the skills necessary to excel in high school and beyond.

Award-Winning STEAM Programs

Inspiring Life-Long Learners

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We inspire lifelong learners through hands-on experiences in creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students access advanced STEAM resources, including our STEAM Center of Innovation and MESA.

 

We Are an AVID School

Preparing Students for College & Career

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Our Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is dedicated to ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools to thrive in college, career, and beyond with college campus visits and essential study skills.

Extracurriculars

Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom

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We develop well-rounded students by providing diverse extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports, student clubs, and expanded learning programs.

Visual & Performing Arts

Building Student Artistry

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Ocala brings in the arts into curriculum and regularly showcases students’ creativity with our arts and music programs including band, drumline, choir, piano, and music production.

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