
Building Skills That Last Beyond the Classroom
Explore how scholars build independence, confidence, time management, and problem-solving skills that reach beyond academics.
Step Up for Students
Offerings
Optima Academy Online and Step Up for Students (SUFS) have partnered to offer scholars a unique learning experience in the Metaverse, blending community connection and virtual learning. Through Optima Academy Online’s distinctive learning environments, SUFS scholarship recipients gain access to both VR field trips and online courses.
Explore the exciting opportunities we provide for families:
Optima Academy Online Explorations Field Trips: Immerse yourself in virtual reality adventures. From ancient civilizations to outer space, these experiences spark curiosity and wonder.
VR Courses: Access interactive and accredited teacher-led and self-guided VR enhanced courses covering history, science, technology, and more.
Join us at Optima Academy Online and unlock the potential of VR education tailored for Florida families.
Scholarships are awarded and managed directly through Step Up for Students. Applications are first-come, first-served and require supporting documents such as proof of residency or income. Once approved, you can apply your scholarship toward one course or a full course load at OAO—giving your family access to our classical curriculum and immersive VR-enhanced lessons.

Explore how scholars build independence, confidence, time management, and problem-solving skills that reach beyond academics.

Discover how deeper learning gives scholars room to explore ideas, build understanding, and develop curiosity that lasts.

Optima Academy Online students exceeded i-Ready Typical Growth benchmarks in 2025–26, reaching 120% in reading and 104% in math.