Freedom High School is located in
Orlando, Florida
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. It is one of twenty public high schools in
Orange County. The school was established in 2003 in order to relieve crowding at nearby
Cypress Creek High School; like other relief high schools, they share a rivalry. It is a rivalry dubbed (in sports) as the South Orange Classic. Freedom's feeder schools are Freedom Middle School, Hunter's Creek Middle School and West Ridge Middle School in
Oak Ridge. The current principal is Mr. Charles France.
It has nearly identical campus layouts as
Olympia High School and
Timber Creek High School.
Lake Brantley High School in neighboring
Seminole County has similar colors and nickname.
The school was to originally to be named after a deceased Marine, but after the
September 11 attacks
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in 2001, the county decided to rename it to Freedom High School. FHS was classified as an "A" school in 201011, 201314 and 201415.
Academic programs
Freedom has a variety of academic programs for its prestigious students. These are: Compass (formerly Monticello) Academy,
AVID,
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board. AP offers undergraduate university-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Colleges and universities in the US and elsewhere ...
(AP), Academy of Mass Media, Academy of Hospitality, and Early Childhood Education Academy.
In addition to that, students have a chance to receive career and technical training through their Tech Prep and Dual Enrollment Program at three of the local tech schools and Valencia College.
Compass Academy
The Compass Scholar Academy strives to build future generations of "Renaissance students", and challenges the status quo of IB (International Baccalaureate), Cambridge and other magnet programs by providing:
More time for social and athletic opportunities, the assets of a well-rounded college resume, flexible AP Course requirements, and opportunities for world travel and cultural immersion
In addition, the Compass Scholar Academy is now promoting the opportunity to enroll in the AP Capstone program, which consists of AP Seminar and AP Research.
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a non-profit organization that provides professional learning for educators to close opportunity gaps and improve college and career readiness for elementary, middle and high school students, ...
(AVID) is a fourth through twelfth grade system that prepares students academically and make them eligible for college. Students involved in the program are enrolled in their school's most challenging and rigorous classes, Honors and AP, and develops each students organization and study skills. At Freedom High School, students will enroll in college preparatory courses and the AVID elective class. In the AVID class, students are taught the needed skills for success and tutored in collaborative working groups with mentors. In the AVID elective class student are taught
study skills
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,
Cornell note-taking system,
time management
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Time management involves demands relating to work, social ...
, writing, reading, and research skills. Students also learn about colleges and universities (especially the application and financial aid processes) and prepare for college admission tests such as the SAT or ACT. Students are encouraged to explore occupations through research, curriculum, and guest speakers.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board. AP offers undergraduate university-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Colleges and universities in the US and elsewhere ...
program sponsored by
College Board
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are a series of college-level courses in which you can take exams (through
College Board
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) to receive college credit.
Freedom offers many Advanced Placement Classes. All of the AP instructors, class content, and syllabus have been approved by the College Board.
AP Classes offered:
2-D Design, 3-D Design, Drawing,
US History,
Psychology,
World History,
Human Geography,
US Government,
European History,
Music Theory,
Capstone Seminar,
Capstone Research,
Physics 1,
Physics C: E&M,
Physics C: Mech,
Calculus AB,
Calculus BC,
Pre-calculus,
Biology,
Environmental Science,
Statistics,
Chemistry,
Economics,
English Language and Composition,
English Literature,
Spanish Language,
Spanish Literature,
French Language.
Academy of Hospitality
The Academy of Travel and Tourism is one of several model programs established by the National Academy Foundation. These academies work by combining career-oriented courses in the classroom with career building experiences in local business and in the community.
It motivates students to complete a Hospitality oriented high school curriculum, to develop career goals, and to pursue higher education.
High school students have an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college careers in Hospitality services and to interact in a meaningful way with their school and business community.
Early Childhood Education Academy
The Academy of Early Childhood Education is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in education or working in the child care industry. The academy offers students a rigorous and relevant curriculum, hands-on training, and opportunities for earning state certifications, the Early Childhood Professional Certificate, as well as scholarships and college credit. The academy students will work with the children on campus at Freedom Friends Preschool, local daycares, and elementary and middle schools. The program consists of 120 hours of classroom instruction and 480 hours of direct work with children.
Dual enrollment
Dual enrollment
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(DE) involves students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. A student goes to High School while also taking higher-level courses at a local Community College or University. Credits received at the college level counts towards High School Credit as well.
Juniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and Seniors with at least a 3.0 weighted GPA in Orange or Osceola County are given the chance to dual enroll at
Valencia College
Valencia College (VC) is a public college with its main campus in Orlando, Florida, United States. Established in 1968, it is a member of the Florida College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer ...
,
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public university, public research university with its main campus in unincorporated area, unincorporated Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. ...
, or
University of Florida
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to start their college education while still attending high school. This allows students to not only receive their high school diplomas but receive a college degree as well.
Dual enrollment courses become part of a permanent college transcript, so students must commit to doing the work required or risk jeopardizing future college plans.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
The school sponsors the following sports: athletic training, bowling,
football
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,
flag football
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,
fencing
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,
volleyball
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(both girls' and boys'),
cross country,
lacrosse
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,
soccer
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,
swimming
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and
diving
Diving most often refers to:
* Diving (sport), the sport of jumping into deep water
* Underwater diving, human activity underwater for recreational or occupational purposes
Diving or Dive may also refer to:
Sports
* Dive (American football), ...
,
wrestling
Wrestling is a martial art, combat sport, and form of entertainment that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset. Wrestling involves di ...
,
weightlifting
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,
track and field
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,
water polo
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,
golf
Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various Golf club, clubs to hit a Golf ball, ball into a series of holes on a golf course, course in as few strokes as possible.
Golf, unlike most ball games, cannot and does not use a standa ...
,
baseball
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,
softball
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, special Olympics, and
tennis
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.
The teams are commonly referred to as "The Patriots" and the females as "Lady Patriots".
Notable alumni
*
Juan "Hungrybox" Debiedma
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(Class of 2011), professional ''
Super Smash Bros. Melee'' player
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-debiedma-218810b4 ]
*
Jeff Badet, WR
Dallas Renegades
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*
Dieugot Joseph, OT
New York Jets
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References
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