8th Grade Student Presentation copy

Olentangy Academy

What is STEM?

Details about the STEM Program at Olentangy Academy

6. Flexible Schedule

5. Speakers, Genius Hour

4. Build on 21st Century Skills

3. Real World, Problem-Based Learning

2. Integrated Curriculum

1. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Characteristics of STEM

- Not afraid of failure

- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)

- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work

- Open to change - flexible schedule

- Likes to work in teams

Is STEM for me?

- Hands on learner

- Not afraid of failure

- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)

- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work

- Open to change - flexible schedule

- Likes to work in teams

Is STEM for me?

- Hands on learner

STEM Schedule

How all four years of STEM looks like in regards to your schedule

Overview

Students take 3 classes at Olentangy Academy in either Biotechnology or Engineering pathway Students can take up to 5 courses at their home high school

Junior/Senior

Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Students take 4 courses at Olentangy Academy

Sophomore

Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Student take 5 courses at Olentangy Academy

Freshman

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Courses at the home high school could include:World Language Health/PE Art electives

Students take 3 periods and eat lunch at their home high school

Freshman Year ScheduleHome High School

Students will take the following courses at Olentangy Academy:Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) Physical Science CP English 9/World History Engineering Design

Students will take 5 classes at Olentangy Academy

Freshman Year ScheduleOlentangy Academy

Media

Short videos highlighting our equipment and projects

Regatta Video

Our sophomore students participate in a yearly cardboard boat regatta. Check out this video from our innaugural year.

Additional Information

February 2ndApplications Due

January Freshman Parent Night Meetings

Spring Break Results of lottery mailed

January 16Parent Meeting

Timeline

November/December Classroom Presentations

How to Apply

Fill out the application by going to the Olentangy Academy Website Be sure to have a parent email address to receive confirmation Be sure to indicate STEM Application on your high school course requests Students are randomly selected by lottery

Thank you!