Olentangy Academy
What is STEM?
Details about the STEM Program at Olentangy Academy
Characteristics of STEM
1. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
2. Integrated Curriculum
3. Real World, Problem-Based Learning
4. Build on 21st Century Skills
5. Speakers, Genius Hour
6. Flexible Schedule
Is STEM for me?
Is STEM for me?
- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work
- Hands on learner
- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work
- Hands on learner
- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)
- Likes to work in teams
- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)
- Likes to work in teams
- Not afraid of failure
- Open to change - flexible schedule
- Not afraid of failure
- Open to change - flexible schedule
STEM Schedule
How all four years of STEM looks like in regards to your schedule
Overview
Junior/Senior
Freshman
Sophomore
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
Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Student take 5 courses at Olentangy Academy
Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Students take 4 courses at Olentangy Academy
Freshman Year ScheduleOlentangy Academy
Freshman Year ScheduleHome High School
Students will take 5 classes at Olentangy Academy
Students take 3 periods and eat lunch at their home high school
VS
Students will take the following courses at Olentangy Academy:Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) Physical Science CP English 9/World History Engineering Design
Courses at the home high school could include:World Language Health/PE Art electives
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
Timeline
November/December Classroom Presentations
January 16Parent Meeting
Spring Break Results of lottery mailed
January Freshman Parent Night Meetings
February 2ndApplications Due
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!
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Olentangy Academy
What is STEM?
Details about the STEM Program at Olentangy Academy
Characteristics of STEM
1. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
2. Integrated Curriculum
3. Real World, Problem-Based Learning
4. Build on 21st Century Skills
5. Speakers, Genius Hour
6. Flexible Schedule
Is STEM for me?
Is STEM for me?
- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work
- Hands on learner
- One that likes to take things apart and see how they work
- Hands on learner
- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)
- Likes to work in teams
- Open to new learning styles (flipped classroom)
- Likes to work in teams
- Not afraid of failure
- Open to change - flexible schedule
- Not afraid of failure
- Open to change - flexible schedule
STEM Schedule
How all four years of STEM looks like in regards to your schedule
Overview
Junior/Senior
Freshman
Sophomore
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
Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Student take 5 courses at Olentangy Academy
Students spend 3 periods at their home high school Students take 4 courses at Olentangy Academy
Freshman Year ScheduleOlentangy Academy
Freshman Year ScheduleHome High School
Students will take 5 classes at Olentangy Academy
Students take 3 periods and eat lunch at their home high school
VS
Students will take the following courses at Olentangy Academy:Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) Physical Science CP English 9/World History Engineering Design
Courses at the home high school could include:World Language Health/PE Art electives
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
Timeline
November/December Classroom Presentations
January 16Parent Meeting
Spring Break Results of lottery mailed
January Freshman Parent Night Meetings
February 2ndApplications Due
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!