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Student Services
ABOUT US
Water Spring Middle School has been your community school since 2021.
What started on a shared campus with Horizon HS, expanded into our own campus in 2023, where we could reflect our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students. We have evolved in tandem with our community, adapting to meet the changing needs of our students while preserving the core values that have made us a pillar of educational excellence, consistently earning an “A” grade from the state in our academic endeavors. Our counselors partner with students to ensure their personal and academic success and take pride in helping every student along their journey, as they transition from primary school to high school.
Secondary schools allow students to begin to chart a path toward their individual success, and more opportunities start to open up to choose what that path will be.
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English Language Learners
Our goal is to promote second language acquisition and academic achievement for our diverse English language learners (ELL)
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Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Our district is led by a team of passionate and experienced educators committed to student success.
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Gifted Education Program
Providing programs and services that meet their unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs, preparing them to succeed in a global society
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OCPS Community Connect Resources
The OCPS Student Services department has collaborated with FindHelp.org to create a customized search engine to help staff, families, and the community better navigate needed social services and resources.
Just go to COMMUNITY CONNECT and enter your ZIP code. The website can help you find resources for:
- Housing
- Mental Health
- Health Care
- Financial Support
- Job Services
- And more...
The information on the site can be translated into more than 100 languages. Just click on the Select Language bar in the top left and choose your preferred language.
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If you are requesting a waiver for the required Physical Education class, please complete the form below and email it to your guidance counselor.
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Florida High School Graduation Requirements
It's never too early to start planning for graduation. Water Spring Middle School offers high-school level classes for students to get ahead.
Below are the course requirements for the Standard Diploma, but please use these links to go to the Florida Department of Education’s site for the most up-to-date requirements for all diploma types:
Florida High School Diploma Requirements
Requisitos de Diploma Estándar Asesoría Académica
Subject Area Number of Credits English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Fine or Performance Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Other Electives 8 Online Course 1 Other Requirements - Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
- Pass statewide standardized assessments in English, Math, Biology, and US History
Student Services Team
6th Grade
Garrett Chiado
Garrett.Chiado-Crombie@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2262
7th Grade
Camisha King Braden
Camisha.KingBraden@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2230
8th Grade
Merlinda Bennett
Merlinda.Bennett@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2225
504 Students
Devin Callery
Devin.Callery@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2285
English Language Learners
Ximena Martin
Ximena.MartinQuiroz@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2316
Exceptional Student Services
Tatiana Rodriguez Santiago
tatiana.rodriguezsantiago@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2268
Safe Coordinator
Amanda Martinez Mastin
Amanda.Martinez@ocps.net
Phone: 407-993-7500 Ext.: 544-2310