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AOITat Apex High School Class of 2020 Orientation Guide

Welcome to the AOITat Apex High School Class of 2020 Orientation Guide! This comprehensive guide provides important information on the AOIT program, curriculum sequencing, internship opportunities, and more.

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AOITat Apex High School Class of 2020 Orientation Guide

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  1. AOITat Apex High School Class of 2020

  2. Agenda • Welcome • About AOIT and NAF • Information from orientation packet • Preview & Important Info • AOIT Advisory Board • Academy Support Team (AST)

  3. AOIT and NAF • Began fall of 2001, first graduating class 2005 • Four-year program • Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF – www.naf.org) • Follow their model (cohort, advisory board, internship) • Professional development for teachers • Nationwide network

  4. Orientation Guide • Students received a copy via email • Forms/money can be turned in to teacher • AOIT Shirt for field trips • Field trip expenses

  5. Orientation Overview • Suggested supply list • Integrity • Cheating – giving or receiving • Plagiarism • Progressive discipline • Acceptable Use Electronics • Forms and Permission Slips

  6. Keys to Success • Communication • Student should be first contact before the teacher • Student advocacy • If something doesn’t sound right – check with the teacher • Ask questions (in person, email…) • Seek help • Follow through

  7. AOIT Course Sequencing

  8. Freshman Year • Integrated courses • English I (honors or academic) - Summers • World History (honors or academic) - Cooper • Biology (honors or academic) - Derda • Principles of IT – Caudill • Math Various- Muse • Other math – not AOIT

  9. Freshman Year • Field Trips • Team Building (NCSU) • Zoo • Beaufort, NC • Job Shadowing • We need parent’s help!

  10. Sophomore Year • AOIT courses • English II (honors or academic) • Earth Science (honors or academic) • AP Environmental Science • AP Human Geography or US History 1 (honors and academic) • Computer Programming 1 • Multimedia & Web Design or Computer Programming II

  11. Junior Year • Integrated courses • English III (honors and academic) • AP US History or US History 2 (honors and academic) • E-Commerce I honors or SAS Programming honors • Resume Preparation • Mock interviews • Pre-Internship Meeting

  12. Internship • Required for AOIT graduation • Minimum 135 hours • Academic elective credit • Part-time or full-time junior/senior years • Involves the use of technology • Compensated • Assistance with finding placement, but responsibility is on student/parents

  13. Senior Year • Integrated courses • E-Commerce II Video Production or • AP Computer Science – Java • English IV (honors and academic) • Internship presentations • Senior banquet – AOIT graduation

  14. Due Dates Return to Mrs. Caudill September 2nd: • Photo Release Form • Field Trip Permission Form • Policies and Expectations of Conduct form • Shirt Orders

  15. More Information/Questions • www.apexhigh.com/aoit • www.naf.org • Email: trobinson@wcpss.net • Phone: 919-363-1352

  16. Advisory Board • Chair – Mike Murphy, EMC • Made up of volunteers from local businesses • Monthly meetings • Assist with internship placement • Serve as guest speakers, career fair speakers, curriculum advisors, etc. • Provide other assistance as needed • Membership is open

  17. Academy Support Team (AST) • Cyndi Edington, President • Officers are elected • 2014 Positions • Vice President – Hazel McCoy • Treasurer – Barbara Walsh • Secretary – Christy Eing • Ways and Means Chair – Linda Bailey • Senior Banquet Committee – Nicole Scoggins, Ellen Farrell, and Stephanie Hlavin • Provide financial support • Fundraising – equipment, professional development, etc. • Social events • Communicate with Advisory Board

  18. AOIT Fundraiser • Scruffy Duck Car Wash – TBD • Each student to purchase/sell at least 2 tickets • Tickets will be distributed • Additional tickets can be purchased • Looking for parent volunteers to be on a fundraising committee - contact Laura Linton at lfbailey@nc.rr.com

  19. Contact Information • Please send any changes in phone number, address, and/or email addresses • Email is primary source of communication

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