ABOUT OSOTA
One School of the Arts (OSOTA) is an accredited, private, Christian school located in
Longwood, Florida. We are known for our innovative, 21st century classrooms and dynamic
project-based instruction that allow students, from Early Childhood through 12th grade,
to creatively participate in their education. By introducing the arts: culinary, visual,
performing, and communicative--our four pillars, students freely experiment like painters with a palette
and scientists with a theory. Each quarter, students are encouraged to discover their strengths, fail and
grow, be curious and collaborate.
On our 11-acre campus, we champion outdoor fitness and lunchtime recreation; indoor learning
environments are carefully planned. We offer a progressive, research-based curriculum that aligns
with Florida standards, and balances creativity, technology, and rigor. Our teachers are intentional
about helping develop character and making real connections with students. Through cultural events,
community engagement, service projects, and international experiences, we position our students to
become scholars, and therefore, key influencers in today’s world.
Buzz Words
OSOTA tosses around some lingo that may be
helpful to know out of the gate:
Scholar: To be a scholar is a decision of great magnitude. It is a choice to see great-
ness in others and demand it from yourself. It is a choice to inspire and go against the
grain. It is a choice to be the light in an increasingly dark world.
Walter: Our lovable, inspiring robot who is our STEAM Lab Mascot.
Judah: Our School Mascot is Judah the Lion. Go Lions!
4 Pillars: Performing, Culinary, Communicative and Visual Arts are the
foundation for our unique school experience.
Character Houses: Middle thru High School scholars are placed into a Character
House at the start of the year. The house welcomes them and there is great pride
in each house. This is their family within a family where they have fun throughout
the year via unique experiences. House life results in camaraderie and
excitement as they experience growth emotionally, spiritually and academically.
Open Mic: Open Mic is an assembly held for the entire school. It’s a time for schol-
ars to perform in front of their peers in a fun and encouraging environment. Per-
fection is not the goal here, but rather an opportunity to sharpen their craft and
learn skills such as public speaking and how to overcome performance anxiety.
S.T.E.A.M: an integration of the Arts, Design, and/or the Humanities into our
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math based curriculums through project-
based learning. These labs will provide a fun and innovative environment for our
scholars to experience and see the Arts through various group and individual
projects.
LCS: Statewide competition where we compete against other Private Christian
schools in categories ranging from Academics to Performances and Artistic
endeavors.
Chromebooks: The computers that we use here at One School
to enhance our scholars’ learning!
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