Why Choose OCASM?


Why choose Olanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet School?

Here at Olanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet, we believe that everybody is somebody and that every day we will SAIL towards Excellence with our Bearcat Pride. We provide our students with rigorous, engaging curriculum that focuses on:  Science, Arts, and Integrated Learning which ultimately prepares students towards becoming productive citizens.  Through innovative hands-on learning environments, students are continuously engaged in relevant, real world applications that are standards driven.  Olanta places an emphasis on a culturally responsive atmosphere that engages its diverse student population in standards driven instruction designed to respond to the backgrounds and needs of each student for positive social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe and nurturing environment. By establishing strong partnerships with parents, families, community members, and business partners Olanta ensures that students are surrounded by opportunities to improve their Service, Attitude, Integrity, and Leadership.  Deeper learning is developed through our focus of the following: