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Parent MeetingParent MeetingNovember 11November 11thth, 2014, 2014
Welcome and GoalsWelcome and Goals
Explanation of Materials Introductions Why are we here?
What is the Owensboro Innovation Academy (OIA)?
Is your child a good fit for this Academy? What is the application process and timeline?
What is the Owensboro Innovation What is the Owensboro Innovation Academy?Academy?
History – What has led us here? College and Career Readiness Research Economic/Job Needs District of Innovation New Tech Network affiliation: Thanks Public
Life Foundation
OIA Elements
Project-based Real-World Learning Innovative Technology Culture of Trust, Respect, and
Responsibility Integrated Learning in Teams Schools that look like the workplace
Envisioning OIAEnvisioning OIA
Complete High School Experience Students from the Region 100 students in 9th grade for 2014-15; 100
students added to each grade level until 2018-19. 400 students MAXIMUM
Specified Career Pathways Competency-Based Instruction Internships
Career PathwaysCareer Pathways
Life Science/Biomedical Sciences Industrial Engineering Computer Information Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Questions Already Asked…Questions Already Asked…
How is this different than Community Campus?
What about the zoned high school? What about state testing? Is Transportation available? What kind of schedule will the Academy be
on?
Questions Already Asked…Questions Already Asked…
What about breakfast and lunch? Foreign Language? Health/PE? Computer Applications? Will AP Courses be offered? College Credit Opportunities? Will students be prepared for ACT and
College? Is Curriculum tied to Standards?
Questions Already Asked…Questions Already Asked…
How much homework is given? What about sports and extra/co-curricular
opportunities? Is online credit a part of the schedule? Do I have to be present 100% of the time? How many teachers will be a part of OIA? How will students be chosen?
Next Steps and DeadlinesNext Steps and Deadlines
Apply online if you haven’t already Submit Parent Verification Form tonight or
to school Guidance Counselor Indicate 1st and 2nd choice for career
pathways Deadline for Application and Verification is
4:00 pm CST December 5th, 2014. Communications go to all about acceptance
Contact InformationContact Information
DCPS: Marcia Carpenter [email protected]
OPS: Beth Benjamin [email protected]