Welcome to Orlando Junior Academy

Serving Pre-K through 8th Grade in College Park and Central Orlando

 

Your child will be loved, safe, taught how to think, and will know Jesus.

 

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Why Parents Choose OJA

Don't take our word for it. Read why OJA families choose to send their kids here.

SPIRITUALITY

The love of the Lord and His methods of other-centeredness drive OJA's mission.

Small class sizes

Students have the opportunity to get to know everyone in the class, and the teachers have more time with each student.

Testimonials

TEACHERS WHO CARE

Beyond certifications and degrees, OJA teachers are noted for giving significant personal attention to each student.

OJA Families

It's not just the teachers who make the school, it's YOU, TOO! OJA Families report having a great atmosphere of camaraderie and support from fellow parents.

Student

Sebastian S

Current Student

"Even though this isn’t a giant school, they have a great soccer field."

Student

Tabias T

Current Student

"I love Friday basketball time because I can relax and play with my friends here without worrying about any intense competition."

Parent

Viliane Bazile

Current Parent

“Comfort. Family. It feels like home to me; I feel safe having my kids here."

Teacher

Eva Torres

Kindergarten Assistant

“Why do I work here? It’s the feels. I’ve been here for over 20 years and now see my students drop off their kids. I cannot explain how fulfilling this makes me feel.“

Student

Rachel F

Current Student

"I have always loved the environment here. It’s not just the teachers, but also the students. Everyone here is very committed to each other. You can always go to anyone when you need help or for any situation."

Student

Giulia V.

Current Student

"The teachers are really fun, and I feel like they care about my education and not just my test scores."

Parent

Eileen Spruill

Current Parent

“The small community atmosphere is the most important thing to us. We like the smaller class sizes, we know all the teachers very well, and because we live in work nearby, we can attend programs and meetings very easily.“

Teacher

Eric K. Peters

Middle School Math Teacher

"I was a youth pastor for over a decade and knew that I had to come extend my ministry at OJA. These are the formative years for kids, and God has called me to be a part of that. I have not looked back since.“

Student

Nicolas DSH

Current Student

"I have a lot of friends here, even though I have only been here two years, everyone is very welcoming, and I really like the physical environment."

Student

Grace & Micheala S.

Current Students

"The school lunches here are amazing. Chef Ed is the best." _ "...and the playground."

Teacher

Lindsey Nieves

3rd Grade Teacher

“I love working at OJA because of the community we have amongst the staff and faculty. They help me grow professionally and personally, and I know that I have a support system here that I can always count on even outside work hours.“

Student

Christopher M.

Current Student

"I like the sports program and the way they teach it here. The teachers push me so that I improve and yet have a close enough relationship so that I can bond with them."

Student

Aunalize C.

Current Student

"I really enjoyed the PE class here; our teacher takes the time to explain the rules, drills, and best way to play the game rather than just sending us on our way to just play for 50 minutes."

Teacher

Melody Pagán

Kindergarten Teacher

"I love working here because I came to school here. I have amazing memories, and I am excited to work here because I want to give those same memories and experiences to my students.“

Student

Devin J.

Current Student

"I’ve been here since kindergarten, and have loved every bit of it because of the environment. For me, it’s the teachers, the way they teach us what we need to know, and the friends that I’ve made along the way."

Student

Ca'Lyn C.

Current Student

"I love that we get to make friends, and that we get to do math. I really like math."

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Message from the Principal

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Celeste Creighton

“At Orlando Junior Academy, we desire to grow better together every day. Each day begins a new opportunity to teach your children to enjoy learning about Jesus and His creation; to share their discoveries with others; and to demonstrate the change that the love of Jesus can bring to our world through them. By putting forward our best efforts each and every day we aim to encourage a love for learning, a love for all people, and an eternal love for Jesus Christ as is evident in broken human beings. We are changing the future one heart at a time."

Love, Serve, Be Transformed

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Florida Conference Seventh-day Adventist schools admit students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation. Our schools do not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories in decisions for admission, discipline, or application of education policies. We promote a sharp focus on learning and caring while requiring all students to adhere to behavioral expectations set out in a strict code of conduct supported by the Biblical beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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