Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Offers a nurturing learning community that focuses on student readiness into colleges and prepare them for their careers. The Mathematics & Science magnet academy, career and technical education, project based learning, and extracurricular opportunities provide a rich learning environment. http://www.p21.org/exemplar-program-case-studies/1624 School Profile
College and Career ReadinessOcean Lakes Middle & High School embeds 21st Century Learning. Students are able to select several types of diplomas and earn 20 AP courses towards college credits. Ocean Lakes schools requires students to have 140 capstone hours of independent work, multimedia presentation, and a written and oral summary of experience. Students are involved in local colleges and universities where mentorship, internship and research are offered to students. Students are eligible for dual enrollment where they can earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. Students are also able to enroll in a college dual program where they not only earn a high school diploma but will graduate with an associates degree at the same time. All credits are transferrable into a fully accredited college.
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