Seminole Science Charter School Students Raise Money for Local Charity
Seminole Science Charter School children collected more than $800 for Runway to Hope. Kids chose to donate to the Central Florida organization which supports families during battles with pediatric cancer. Middle schoolers picked the non-profit after seeing the impact the disease has had on local residents. This effort was part of October’s Red Ribbon Week and demonstrates SSCS students’ dedication to helping others.
Seminole Science Charter School Students Don Costumes for a Night of Mad Science
Students at Seminole Science Charter School celebrated the Halloween season with a night of thrilling experiments: Mad Science Night gave them the opportunity to tackle STEM through a hands-on approach. From mysterious potions to spooky activities, the kids didn’t miss out on the chance to dress up for the event’s theme, “Heroes vs. Villains,” with costumes ranging from a scary skeleton to Harry Potter. The Mad Science Night activities exemplify the unique approach Orlando Science Schools takes to promote
First Graders Explore Community Dynamics Through Project-Based Learning
According to a 2024 World Metrics study, project-based learning improves academic performance in STEM subjects by 23%. A host of benefits, including improved critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving and collaboration skills are also linked. First graders at Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS) reinforced this methodology by recently designing and building their own miniature community. Made up of key facilities like schools, libraries, fire stations and grocery stores, the hands-on
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
