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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
Agenda • Welcome • About AOIT and NAF • Information from orientation packet • Preview & Important Info • AOIT Advisory Board • Academy Support Team (AST)
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
Orientation Guide • Students received a copy via email • Forms/money can be turned in to teacher • AOIT Shirt for field trips • Field trip expenses
Orientation Overview • Suggested supply list • Integrity • Cheating – giving or receiving • Plagiarism • Progressive discipline • Acceptable Use Electronics • Forms and Permission Slips
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
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
Freshman Year • Field Trips • Team Building (NCSU) • Zoo • Beaufort, NC • Job Shadowing • We need parent’s help!
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
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
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
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
Due Dates Return to Mrs. Caudill September 2nd: • Photo Release Form • Field Trip Permission Form • Policies and Expectations of Conduct form • Shirt Orders
More Information/Questions • www.apexhigh.com/aoit • www.naf.org • Email: trobinson@wcpss.net • Phone: 919-363-1352
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
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
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
Contact Information • Please send any changes in phone number, address, and/or email addresses • Email is primary source of communication