Cypress Creek High School is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida that is part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) system. As one of the top high schools in the county, Cypress Creek offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities for its diverse student population.
Academics
Cypress Creek provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college and careers after graduation. Course offerings include:
- Advanced Learning Programs: Honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual enrollment with local colleges. Over 15 AP courses are offered.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: An accelerated 2-year pre-university course of study with an international curriculum and set of assessments. Career and Technical Education (CTE): Programs focused on IT, health services, culinary arts, engineering, robotics, graphic design, and more.
The school has an outstanding 94% graduation rate and over 80% of graduates pursue post-secondary education.
Our School
The administration and staff at Cypress Creek are dedicated to empowering students to achieve excellence. With a vision focused on college and career readiness, the school provides resources to support personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs and goals.
The principal’s welcome letter provides an overview of school policies around attendance, discipline, dress code, academics, and conduct expectations. Cypress Creek emphasizes involvement, integrity, initiative, and innovation.
Student Services
Cypress Creek connects students with support services like:
- College and Career Resource Center: Assists with college planning, applications, financial aid, scholarships, and more. Also provides career counseling and job resources.
- Student Activities: Leadership programs, diversity club, academic teams, honor societies, and spirit club. Over 30 sports teams across sports like football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, and more.
Additional services cover areas like counseling, course schedule changes, health clinic visits, and mentoring programs.
Parent Resources
Parents are encouraged to engage with Cypress Creek through avenues like:
- Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with monitoring exams, chaperoning events, tutoring students, helping with mailings/phones, and more.
- Attendance Policies: Review process for reporting absences, tardiness, and early dismissals. ESOL Parent Leadership Council: For parents of ELL (English language learner) students.
- Nutrition Services: Details on paying for school meals online and applying for free/reduced meals.
- OCPS Family Portal: Monitor grades, assignments, attendance records, test scores, and graduation progress.
Media Center
The media center stocks over 15,000 books, textbooks, and electronic resources. Students can also access databases, research assistance, tutors, and computers during school hours and extended hours for studying.
Other services include textbook rentals, printing, laminating, library catalog access, inter-library loans, and more. Fines apply for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
Faculty & Staff
Cypress Creek has an experienced administrative team and faculty covering core subjects like:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
- Physical Education
- Fine Arts
View staff directories on the school website to connect with teachers and staff. Counselors are also available by appointment to assist students and parents regarding academic performance, course selection, and college readiness.
We hope this overview has provided a glimpse into the dynamic learning environment at Cypress Creek! We welcome you to explore the website further or visit us in-person to learn more.
