Seminole Science Charter School raises money for Runway to Hope
Seminole Science Charter School’s National Junior Honor Society recently organized a Kids Night Out – raising money for Runway to Hope, a local charity that supports the children and families battling pediatric cancer. At the carnival theme Kids Night Out, students were able to enjoy a carnival game room, basketball in the gymnasium, board games, coloring, watching a show, playing on the playground, video games, chalk and races. SSCS is devoted to enriching the lives of students with the integration of
Seminole Science Charter School raises over $2K to support former student
Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS) recently held a fundraiser to support former student Grayson Zrelak on his road to recovery after being hit by a car on the way to work. At SSCS’s latest International Night, students and their families were encouraged to donate to the cause while voting for their favorite country represented that night. Their efforts raised more than $2,000 for Grayson. Grateful for the unwavering support from his former teachers and staff at SSCS, Grayson, a two-time cancer survivor,
Seminole Science Charter School named 2024 State School of Character
Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS) has been named a 2024 State School of Character by Character.org. Every year, Character.org honors schools that have created an intentional, proactive and thorough approach to incorporating character into all aspects of school life. Seminole Science Charter School scored high in all of Character.org’s 11 Principles Framework for Schools criteria, which includes culture and climate, social and emotional learning, student engagement, academic achievement and parent
SSCS Students Compete in Three-Day VEX Robotics Competition
Seminole Science Charter School’s (SSCS) VEX Robotics teams recently competed in the three-day, Fun in the Sun Signature VIQRC event at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando. This was the largest VEX event in Florida, bringing in over 100 robotics teams from around the United States and Canada to compete. Besides meeting and competing with like-minded students, SSCS’s elementary school team made it into finals, placing 6th overall in the teamwork skills challenge. Congratulations to Abhinav Nair, Akshaj Negi, Hai
Seminole Science Charter School raises $23K for its students
Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS) hosted its annual Stingray Fun Run. Over 500 students participated, and 295 students pledged donations – raising a total of $23,530 for the school, which will be used to build a green space for a new field and playground. SSCS is devoted to enriching the lives of students with the integration of STEM curriculum, providing a diverse student population with a well-rounded educational experience. For more information about SSCS, visit www.seminolescience.org/.
Seminole Science Charter School Students Investigate an Owl’s Diet
In a recent STEM Buddy project, first graders from Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS) were led by sixth graders in dissecting owl pellets to learn how to analyze evidence and form conclusions. The students examined the skulls and bones found in the pellets – which are undigested parts of an owl's food – and compared them to animal diagrams to understand what kind of prey the owl had consumed. Together, the students inferred the owl's diet, drawing conclusions about its feeding habits. SSCS is devoted to
Seminole Science Charter School Teach-In
Seminole Science Charter School is looking for community members to share about their careers or interesting hobbies during its annual Teach-In on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Teach-In is a great opportunity for parents, business leaders and community members to let students know we care about them, and highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students and communities in a unified effort to build great schools. SSCS is devoted to enriching the lives of students with
Diversity in Education: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Growing up is never easy. But it’s a whole lot harder when you’re caught between two cultures at home and at school, and – more often than not – are surrounded by people who don’t share or understand your own background. As a teacher, I’ve seen many of my students struggle in the face of a one-size-fits-all approach to education … and it’s also something I’ve experienced firsthand. When I was young, my brother and I moved with our mother from Colombia to Queens, New York, where she raised us as a single
