1. Parent Meeting November 11 th, 2014

2. Welcome 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?

3. What is the Owensboro Innovation 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 New Tech Network

4. OIA Elements 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

5. Snapshot Video

6. Envisioning OIA Complete High School Experience Students from the Region 100 students in 9 th grade for 2014-15; 100 students added to each grade level until 2018-19. 400 students MAXIMUM Specified Career Pathways Competency-Based Instruction Internships

7. Career Pathways Life Science/Biomedical Sciences Industrial Engineering Computer Information Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

11. Next Steps and Deadlines Apply online if you haven’t alreadyonline Submit Parent Verification Form tonight or to school Guidance Counselor Indicate 1 st and 2 nd choice for career pathways Deadline for Application and Verification is 4:00 pm CST December 5 th, 2014. Communications go to all about acceptance

12. Contact Information DCPS: Marcia Carpenter Marcia.carpenter@daviess.kyschools.us OPS: Beth Benjamin Beth.benjamin@owensboro.kyschools.us