Distinct to the Simon Youth Academy is the cooperative agreement between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Simon Youth Foundation (SYF). The SYF mission is to help "at-risk" students earn their high school diploma and to award scholarships to teens in Simon Mall Communities all over the nation.  Simon Youth Academy is a School-to-Work initiative located at Outlet Marketplace, which provides students with the following:

• Smaller learning environment with individualized instruction
• Daily school schedule divided between academics and work
• Workforce readiness skills and practical work experience
• Work schedules (minimum 15 hours a week) Monday through Sunday, at work sites throughout Orange County
• Summer school with one additional academic credit toward graduation
• A school-community-business connection

Enrollment

Students who are interested may see their Guidance Counselor at their home school or call the School-to-Work Recruiter at 407-318-3150 ext. 6382231 or E-mail SimonYouth@ocps.net

• School To Work Information Request
• To request a tour of Simon Youth Academy please complete the School Tour Request Form.

Program Highlights

• Students high school diploma reflects the name of their home school
• Participation in home school events, i.e., Prom, Homecoming, and Graduation
• Scholarships available through Simon Youth Foundation and other Post-secondary Education opportunities

Simon Hybrid

Simon Hybrid is an innovative digital school specially designed for working high school teens. Based out of Simon Youth Academy at Outlet Marketplace, Simon Hybrid allows students to complete high school classes online while earning high school credits for working.

How It Works