1. WELCOME TO OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET (CAAT)

2. TONIGHT’S AGENDA Oak View Introductions and Overview General Magnet Information Classroom Visits Q & A Session and Refreshments

3. APPLICATION PROCESS Online or hard copy available on website Online must still complete essay requirements Due 2/6/15 (postmarked) 66 spots available

4. CAAT CRITERIA FCAT Reading and Math Level 4 or higher is expected FCAT Writing 4.0 or higher is expected Core Academics GPA of 3.0 or higher Exemplary Attendance & Discipline

5. THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS… Transportation Magnet Transportation is provided Satellite stops EDEP After School Program Bus for After School Activities Gifted School Times

6. SCHOOL TIMES School Starts at 8:20AM School Ends at 2:40PM Each class is 50 minutes 5 minutes between classes

7. IMPORTANT DATES February 6th Applications Postmarked February 20th Acceptance Letters Mailed March 2nd Commitment Letters Postmarked

8. THE OAK VIEW DIFFERENCE Rigorous & Advanced Curriculum Technology Integration Cross-Curricular Units Program-Business Partnerships Real World Experience Educational Field Trips

9. THE OAK VIEW DIFFERENCE Smallest program-personal, consistent opportunities for all our students Small-town, family atmosphere Beautiful, newly renovated campus with the latest technology tools and resources

10. TECHNOLOGY AT OAK VIEW 150+ Student laptops 40 LCD projectors 23 SMART Boards 30 Epson BrightLinks 9 Computer Labs 8 SMART Response 4 SMART AirLiners 6 Laptop Carts Adobe Software Document Cameras Digital Cameras Digital Camcorders Printers Scanners Graphing Calculators Teacher Tablets

11. STUDENT SCHEDULE GRADE 6 SAMPLE HOMEROOM 1 – ADVANCED MATH 2 – ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS 3 – TECHNOLOGY 4 – ADVANCED SCIENCE 5 – ADVANCED WORLD HISTORY 6 – ELECTIVE

12. ACADEMICS Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Rigorous Advanced Courses High School credit courses Algebra I Honors in 7 th or 8 th Grade Geometry Honors in 8 th Grade HOPE All integrated with technology

13. ADOBE CERTIFICATION Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Recognized as an industry standard Communicates proficiency in leading products from Adobe Differentiates your child from the competition

14. CURRENT ELECTIVE OFFERINGS Computer Applications I and II TV Production Yearbook Band I, II or III PE Office Aide HOPE

15. PHYSICAL EDUCATION All students must take PE for at least one semester PE exemptions are granted for Band courses, TV Production, Yearbook, HOPE

16. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Math Team Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer Clubs & Organizations: Chess Club, Science Club, Art Club, Sewing Club, FCA, Student Gov’t, NJHS

17. OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET (CAAT)

18. CAMPUS TOUR Technology Classroom Science Lab Core Classrooms Computer Lab Media Center Gym Band Room

19. QUESTIONS Please return to the cafeteria after the tour for Q&A and refreshments.

20. MORE QUESTIONS? School Phone: (352)472-1102 Katherine Munn munnkl@gm.sbac.edu Kelly Armstrong armstrongkb@gm.sbac.edu

21. CAAT WEBPAGE HTTP://OAKVIEW.SBAC.EDU HTTP://OAKVIEW.SBAC.EDU Information about CAAT On-Line Application Sign-Up for Shadowing

22. THANK YOU FOR COMING!