Academics

Orange County Public Schools is committed to ensuring every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future. We empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

On this page, you’ll find information about what our school offers to help lead all of our students to success. 

Here’s what we are learning by grade level:

VPK program 2025-26                       Kindergarten                             1st Grade

2nd Grade                              3rd Grade                                   4th Grade                          5th Grade         

Introducing Ms. Berriz, our Magnet program director  (Click here)

In our Magnet classes, we take learning above and beyond. Right now, students are exploring Forces and their connection to aeronautics. We design and building rockets. Yes, we’re studying “Rocket Science” and having fun while doing it!

Annual Magnet Evaluation: We are proud to share that in 2024, our Magnet Program earned an outstanding 92% evaluation score, and in 2025 we reached 105%, setting the bar for excellence among Magnet programs in the district.

Magnet Tours 26-27 at Sally Ride Elementary School 

Video Tour click here : 

🎉 Magnet Program Registration is OPEN! ✈️🚀
Are you ready to launch your child’s future?

The 2026–2027 Magnet Program Application Window is October 13 – December 19, 2026!

If you're interested in enrolling your child in the Aviation and Aerospace Magnet Program at Sally Ride Elementary, or exploring middle school magnet options for your 5th grader: Now is the time to act!

✅ Current Magnet Families:
If your child is already in the magnet program, you do not need to apply again. Your child will remain in the program as long as they are at Sally Ride and follow magnet expectations.

You’re invited to join a Magnet Tour at Sally Ride Elementary:
Come see the magic in action!

📅 Monthly Tour Dates:

• 1^st Wednesday @8:00 AM 
• 2^nd Wednesday @ 8:00 AM
• 3^rd Wednesday @ 1:00 PM
• 4^th Wednesday @ 1:00 PM

👉 Reserve your spot for the SRE tours here:

🛫 How to Apply for the Magnet Program:

1. Visit the OCPS School Choice website:  
2. Have your child’s 10-digit student ID ready.
3. Submit one application per student and rank your choices.
4. Apply between Oct 13 – Dec 19, 2026.

 

📩 If offered a seat, complete registration at the school by the deadline in your acceptance email.

🌟 Let’s soar together!

Your child’s future takes flight at Sally Ride Elementary!

 

How Can You Support Our Program All Year Long? 

Show your pride and help us keep our Magnet Program strong by purchasing our Magnets and Decals!

Be proud and supportive—Be an SRE Explorer!
Click the link below to get these beautiful pieces:

Purchase Here: 

• Magnets: $6 each | Buy two for just $10Decals: $3 each | Buy two for just $5Magnets: $6 each | Buy two for just $10Decals: $3 each | Buy two for just $5

Your contribution helps us continue providing amazing opportunities for our students. Thank you for your support!

Magnet Memories: Fly Like A Girl with JetBlue was an incredible experience for the attendees.  There is much more to come!!! 

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Past and Upcoming Magnet Events

• Magnet Meet-ups in the Orlando International Airport (MCO)

• MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATION OPENS- OCTOBER 13

• Lego Time for 5^th grade registered families 

• Astro Night for all SRE explorers and families- November 6

• Rocket Day for K-2nd Grades- December

• Seminole College Planetarium Filed trip For 3^rd - 5^th Grades Magnet classes

• Rocket Day for 3rd-5th Grades- January @Oak Ridge H.S.

• MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATION CLOSES- DECEMBER 19

Clubs 

Chess Club- Every Friday at 7:45 AM

 

STEM Club- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM.

Super STEM Saturday Competitions- December 5

Blue Club - for 4^th and 5^th grade members- Every Friday at 11:30 AM (Berriz's Lunch Time)

For the 3^rd consecutive year our School was awarded as Green School of Excellence in Orange County!!! Congratulations Explorers!!!