Magnet Application Information

Visit the OCPS School Choice website for more information.

Edgewater High School Magnet Administrators

Maria Schmidt-Sutton, Assistant Principal of Instruction

407-835-4900

maria.schmidt-sutton@ocps.net

Denise Hinds-Cruz, EST Coordinator

407-835-2805

denise.hindscruz@ocps.net

EST Parent FAQ

Is transportation provided if I live outside of the Edgewater zone?

Unfortunately, no. Many parents explore carpooling with other EST
families.

Can my student participate in sports or the performing arts?

Yes, absolutely!

Can my student earn industry certifications and/or college credit?

Yes, several of the classes are dual enrollment and computer science has its own AP credit. Also, students can earn credit from Valencia State College for earning high scores on Project Lead the Way EOC exams. Industry certifications include Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor User, Dreamweaver, and more.

How large in population is Edgewater?

We are the second smallest in Orange County with around 2000 students.

My student is coming from a private school and currently taking Algebra 1. Do they have to take the Algebra 1 EOC?

Yes, it is required for graduation. If your student is accepted to our EST Magnet, we will arrange for your student to take the test.

Can my student participate in ROTC?

Edgewater is home to Marine Corp Junior ROTC. Many of our EST Magnet students participate in this program. Completing three years of JROTC counts for a HOPE credit.

What online classes do you recommend?

Many of our EST students take either HOPE or a foreign language online via OCVS or FLVS.