Scholastic Academy
Scholastic Academy

Strong Foundations. Accelerated Pathways. Future-Ready Leaders.
The Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Academy isn't just a middle school, it's a launchpad for tomorrow's innovators, engineers, creators, and leaders. Here, students experience opportunities that go far beyond the traditional classroom, immersing themselves in engineering, aerospace, robotics, competitive mathematics, accelerated academics, and nationally recognized performing arts programs that challenge them to think bigger, achieve more, and discover what's possible.
Every student is empowered to solve real-world problems, design innovative solutions, and develop the confidence to lead. Our accelerated curriculum builds a strong academic foundation while opening doors to future success through advanced high school coursework and college pathways, including Dual Enrollment opportunities with Valencia College, UCF, USF, FAMU, and Howard University. Along the way, students cultivate leadership, scholarship readiness, career awareness, and the skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world.
Learning doesn't stop when the bell rings. Students compete on Robotics and Mathletics teams, engage in hands on engineering challenges, receive scholarships and college mentoring, and participate in experiences rarely found at the middle school level. Our award-winning performing arts program gives students an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with internationally acclaimed composers, conductors, guest clinicians, and professional musicians, transforming talent into artistry through authentic, real-world performance experiences.
Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy empowers students to invent boldly, perform confidently, lead purposefully, and finish future ready.
Future Ready Students Choose Meadow Woods
Expand the options to find out why Meadow Woods Middle School is the right option for your future.
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Current Meadow Woods students should consider applying to the Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy because it offers advanced opportunities within the familiar Stallion community. The academy creates a “school within a school”—a close-knit environment where students can find their people, build lasting friendships, and learn alongside peers who share their interests, ambitions, and curiosity.
Through the academy, students can:
- Join a supportive community of motivated students with similar goals and interests.
- Participate in engineering, aerospace, robotics, competitive mathematics, performing arts, and hands-on design challenges.
- Take accelerated courses that prepare them for advanced high school coursework and future college pathways.
- Develop real-world skills in problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, communication, and leadership.
- Compete through Robotics, Mathletics, performing arts, and other enrichment programs.
- Receive college mentoring, scholarship support, and exposure to future Dual Enrollment opportunities.
- Build meaningful relationships with teachers, mentors, and classmates who encourage them to grow.
- Prepare for high school, college, and future careers while remaining connected to Meadow Woods traditions and the larger Stallion community.
For current Stallions, the academy is more than an academic program. It is a place to belong, discover new possibilities, and grow alongside students who inspire one another to stay strong, stay ahead, and finish future ready.
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If you are a fifth grader getting ready for middle school, the Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy can help you make sixth grade exciting, challenging, and welcoming.
The academy is like a “school within a school.” You will be part of the larger Meadow Woods Stallion community while also belonging to a smaller group of students who enjoy learning, creating, solving problems, and trying new things. It is a place where you can find your people—classmates who share your interests, encourage you, and may become some of your closest friends.
As an academy student, you can:
- Explore engineering, aerospace, robotics, math, and technology.
- Complete hands-on challenges and design creative solutions.
- Take accelerated classes that prepare you for high school and college.
- Join Robotics, Mathletics, performing arts, and other special programs.
- Build confidence as a problem-solver, teammate, performer, and leader.
- Learn from teachers and mentors who will help you reach your goals.
- Make friends with students who are curious, motivated, and excited about their futures.
You do not need to know exactly what you want to become—and you do not need to be an expert in engineering or robotics. You only need to be curious, willing to work hard, and ready to discover what you can do.
At Meadow Woods, you will not just prepare for the future. You will learn how to invent it, perform it, lead it, and shape it.
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Are you a current or upcoming middle school student who loves creating, solving problems, performing, exploring technology, or challenging yourself? You can apply to join the Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy as a sixth grader—even if you live outside the Meadow Woods attendance zone or outside the county, or even currently attend a private, charter, virtual, or home school.
The academy gives you the opportunity to become part of the Stallion community while learning in a smaller “school within a school.” You can find your people—classmates who share your interests, celebrate your ideas, and encourage you to reach your goals.
As an academy student, you can:
- Explore engineering, aerospace, robotics, mathematics, technology, and the performing arts.
- Complete hands-on challenges and design solutions to real-world problems.
- Take accelerated courses that prepare you for advanced high school classes and future college opportunities.
- Participate in Robotics, Mathletics, performing arts, and other special programs.
- Develop confidence as a creator, problem-solver, performer, teammate, and leader.
- Build friendships with students who are curious, motivated, and excited about their futures.
- Learn from teachers and mentors who will challenge and support you.
You do not need to be an expert in engineering, robotics, or advanced academics. You simply need to be curious, ready to work hard, and excited to discover what you can accomplish.
Important Transportation Information: Families who choose the Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy from outside the school’s attendance zone must provide their own transportation to and from Meadow Woods each school day.
Come find your people, discover your strengths, and start shaping your future at Meadow Woods.
More Opportunities. More Possibilities.
The sample course progression illustrates how students can advance through the Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy from sixth through eighth grade. Each year builds upon the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed in the previous grade, providing students with increasingly rigorous academic coursework and expanded opportunities in engineering, technology, leadership, and the performing arts. Individual schedules may vary based on students’ interests, academic readiness, course availability, and program requirements, but every pathway is designed to help students stay strong, stay ahead, and finish future ready.
- Language Arts Advanced
- Grade 6 or Grade 7* Accelerated Mathematics
- World History Advanced
- Life Science Advanced
- Project Lead the Way Grade 6
- Elective: Beginning Spanish or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 6**
*Students can take Math Grade 6 Accelerated online through OCVS prior to entering the 6th grade.
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS
- Language Arts Advanced
- Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics or Algebra I Honors*^
- Civics Advanced
- Earth Space Science Honors^
- Project Lead the Way Grade 7
- Elective: Spanish I Honors^ or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 7**
*Students must take Math Grade 7 Accelerated online through OCVS prior to enrolling in Algebra I Honors. Qualified students can begin Grade 7 Accelerated Math in January of their 6th grade year.
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS or a Dual Enrollment college class (must meet minimum qualifications for Dual Enrollment)
^Students will earn high school credit
- Language Arts Advanced
- Algebra I Honors^ or Geometry Honors*^
- US History Advanced
- Physical Science Honors^
- Introduction to Engineering^#
- Elective: Spanish 2 Honors^ or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 8**
*Students must have successfully completed Algebra I Honors prior to enrolling in Geometry Honors
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS or a Dual Enrollment college class (must meet minimum qualifications for Dual Enrollment)
#Students who successfully complete this course can earn Career Certification in Fusion 360
^Students will earn high school credit
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- Language Arts Advanced
- Grade 6 or Grade 7* Accelerated Mathematics
- World History Advanced
- Life Science Advanced
- Project Lead the Way Grade 6
- Elective: Beginning Spanish or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 6**
*Students can take Math Grade 6 Accelerated online through OCVS prior to entering the 6th grade.
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS
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- Language Arts Advanced
- Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics or Algebra I Honors*^
- Civics Advanced
- Earth Space Science Honors^
- Project Lead the Way Grade 7
- Elective: Spanish I Honors^ or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 7**
*Students must take Math Grade 7 Accelerated online through OCVS prior to enrolling in Algebra I Honors. Qualified students can begin Grade 7 Accelerated Math in January of their 6th grade year.
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS or a Dual Enrollment college class (must meet minimum qualifications for Dual Enrollment)
^Students will earn high school credit
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- Language Arts Advanced
- Algebra I Honors^ or Geometry Honors*^
- US History Advanced
- Physical Science Honors^
- Introduction to Engineering^#
- Elective: Spanish 2 Honors^ or Performing Arts
- Physical Education Grade 8**
*Students must have successfully completed Algebra I Honors prior to enrolling in Geometry Honors
**Academy students can waive the PE requirement in order to take an online high school credit class through OCVS or a Dual Enrollment college class (must meet minimum qualifications for Dual Enrollment)
#Students who successfully complete this course can earn Career Certification in Fusion 360
^Students will earn high school credit
Ready to Invent Your Future? - Apply Oct 15th
Discover What's Possible
Have questions or want to experience the Meadow Woods Engineering & Acceleration Scholastic Academy in person? Contact us to learn more or schedule a school tour. Meet our team, explore our campus, and discover how your student can find their people, pursue their interests, and finish future ready at Meadow Woods.
Orlando, Florida 32824-5034
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