AOIT 2021 Info Session

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AOIT Class of 2021 Information Session
Apex High School
Academy of Information Technology
Apex High School
What is AOIT Highlights
1. A Group of Dedicated Teachers(Family)
2. National Recognized - Top NAF Academy in the Country 2013
3. 360 High School Students (90 Per Cohort)
4. 100% Graduation Rate
5. 100% Post Secondary Participation
6. Strong Business Partners Dedicated to Student Success
7. A Model for Success in Education
AOIT Money Magazine Piece
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What is AOIT
IT Focused School Within a School
Four-year program Course of Study
Computer Programming (VB.net, C#, SAS, AP Java)
Applications/Web Development/Video Production
Smaller Learning Community (cohort)
Integrated Soft Skills Training
Meets NC standard course of study
Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF)
Only available to students assigned to Apex High School
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Who is AOIT for
 90 rising 9th grade students (only freshmen are admitted)
 Students who are at grade level
 Students who enjoy working with technology
 Students who want
 Life experiences while in high school
 Career & College preparation
 Learn how to communicate and work in teams
 If performing arts is a priority, there are often scheduling conflicts and we
ask that you only apply if AOIT will be first choice
 Parents and students willing to make a four Year commitment.
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What Makes It Different
 Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum
 Off Site Learning Experiences – Project Based Learning
 Workplace Readiness/ Soft Skills Training – All Grades
 Job Shadowing
 Career Speakers/Resume writing Workshops/Mock Interviews/Networking Events
 Presentation, Communication and Teamwork Skills
 Internship
 Technology Integration – software and equipment
 Cohort group – 90 students per grade
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Academy of Information Technology
Four Years At-A-Glance
AOIT Curriculum at a Glance
Beginning Class of 2018
th
English
9 Grade Cohort
AOIT English I
10 Grade Cohort
AOIT English II
11th Grade Cohort
AOIT English III*
12th Grade Cohort
AOIT English IV*
(Academic & Honors)
(Academic & Honors)
(Academic & Honors)
(Academic & Honors)
Social Studies
AOIT World History
AOIT American History I
(Academic & Honors)
(Academic & Honors)
AOIT American
History II
AOIT Civics &
Economics
(Academic & Honors)
(Academic & Honors)
AOIT World History
AOIT AP Human
Geography
Students must
complete one of
the two full
4-year sequences
(Academic & Honors)
th
AOIT Earth Science
Science
Math
IT- Elective
Students must
complete one of
the two full
4-year sequences
AOIT Biology
(Academic & Honors)
Varies
AOIT Principles of IT
and MS Office
Specialist Certification
(all AOIT 9th graders)
Healthful Living
(required)
Elective
Student Choice
AOIT APUSH/AP
English
AOIT Civics &
Economics
(Academic & Honors)
Physics, Chemistry
or Physical Science
student choice
Varies
Varies
AOIT Computer
Programming I- VB.NET
(All 10th graders must take)
AOIT e-Commerce I
Honors
(Web/Apps)
AOIT e-Commerce
II Honors
(Web/Apps)
AOIT Multimedia &
Webpage Design
(Web/Apps track only)
AOIT SAS
Programming
Honors
AOIT AP Computer
Science
AOIT Computer Prog. II
Honors- C#
student choice
student choice
student choice
student choice
(Academic & Honors)
or
AP Environmental Science
Varies
(Programing track only)
Elective
student choice
student choice
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All shaded courses will be all or majority AOIT students
*Green = Apps/Web Development Blue = Programming
*Student may take AP courses instead of sections of honors/academic
Freshman Year
Cohort courses (AOIT students & teachers):
 Interdisciplinary Projects and Off-site Learning Opportunities
English I (honors or academic)
World History (honors or academic)
Biology (honors or academic)
Principles of IT/MOS
Math (some)
For English, science & social studies, honors and academic students
are in the same class but have differentiated assessments.
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Freshman Year
Advisory Board Speakers Series
 Presentation Skills
 Protecting your Online Brand
 Team Dynamics
Off Site Learning Experiences
 Team Building
 Job Shadowing
 Travel and Tourism
 NC Zoo in Asheboro
 Coastal day trip
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Sophomore Year
Cohort courses:
English II (honors or academic)
Earth Science (honors or academic)
AP Environmental Science – If Recommended
AP Human Geography – If Recommended
American History 1(honors and academic)
Multimedia & Web Development
Computer Programming I – Visual Basic .NET
Computer Programming II C#
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Sophomore Year
Off Site Learning Experiences:
Teambuilding and Leadership Training (low ropes course)
Fort Fisher and Fort Fisher Aquarium
Xtreme Beginnings – WCPSS Career Fair
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Junior Year
Cohorted courses:
 English III (honors and academic)
 American History II (honors and academic)
 e-Commerce I or SAS Programming - Both Honors
 AP US History/English III
Resume Preparation
Mock interviews
Networking Event with the Apex Chamber of Commerce
Internship preparation
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AOIT Internships
Required for AOIT graduation
Minimum 135 hours – 1 elective credit
Completed between junior/senior years
May start junior year, must be done by May of senior year
Involves the use of technology
Must be compensated
Perhaps you or your company can help?
Assistance with finding placement, but responsibility is on student/parents
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Senior Year
e-Commerce II Honors/Video Production
AP Computer Science – Java
English IV (honors and academic)
Civics & Economics (honors and academic)
Internship presentation
Internship Portfolio
High ropes course
Senior banquet – AOIT graduation
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Additional Elective Courses
Suggested Electives for AOIT Students:
Computer Engineering 1
Computer Engineering 2
Network Engineering 1 Cisco
Network Engineering 2 Cisco
Students may take other electives such as AP, courses, foreign
languages, art, etc. (Chorus and Band(not Marching Band) are hard to
schedule)
No conflicts with sports or clubs
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AOIT Advisory Board
Part of NAF model
Made up of volunteers from local businesses
Monthly meetings
Assist with internship placement
Serve as guest speakers, curriculum advisors, etc.
Provide real world work and problem solving opportunities.
Provide other assistance as needed
Membership is open
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AOIT Academy Support Team
Parents, students, community members
Officers are elected
Volunteers welcome
Provide AOIT support
Fundraising – Technology for core classes, offset the cost of OLE
Social events
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AOIT How to Apply
Only student assigned to Apex HS as their base school can apply.
Application online at www.apexaoit.com
Available 2/1/17, due 3/31/17
Essay – completed by the student(part of the application)
Teacher/counselor emails for recommendations
All students who are at grade level, apply, and are assigned to AHS are
entered into the lottery pool
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Application Timeline
Applications are due 03/31/17
Recommendations sent to teachers/counselors on/before April 15th
AOIT lottery will be done by May 15th with only students assigned to
AHS
Notifications, including wait-list, will be sent by May 22nd
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Course Registration
Register as if you are NOT an AOIT student
Include Principles of Information Technology as an elective
Schedules will be changed to enroll students into AOIT course sections
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More Information
www.apexaoit.com/aoit
Teia Robinson, Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-363-1352
Questions?
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