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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Class of 2014 AOIT at Apex High School
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l What Is AOIT? Four-year program Smaller Learning Community (cohort) IT Focus Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation Only offered at AHS in Wake County
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Who Is It For? 90 rising 9 th 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 College credit while in high school If performing arts is a priority, there are often scheduling conflicts and we ask that you only apply if AOIT will be first choice
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l What Makes It Different? Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum Field trips – Project Based Learning Workplace Readiness Job Shadowing Internship Technology Integration – software and equipment
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l AOIT at a Glance Computer course sequence Applications OR Programming 9 Computer Applications I Computer Programming I – Visual Basic.NET 10 Computer Applications II Computer Programming I – C++ 11 E-Commerce I (honors) SAS Programming (honors) 12 E-Commerce II (honors)/ Digital Video AP Computer Science - Java Elec- tive Computer Programming I Computer Applications I (taken in 9 th grade)
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Freshmen Year Integrated courses English I (honors or academic) World History (honors or academic) Biology (honors or academic) Computer applications I Computer programming I Math (some) Honors and academic students are in the same class but have differentiated assessments.
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Freshmen Year Field Trips Job Shadowing NC Zoo in Asheboro Coastal day trip Follow-up video-conference with San Diego AOIT program
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Sophomore Year Integrated courses English II (honors or academic) Earth science (honors or academic) Civics & Economics (honors or academic) Computer applications II or C++
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Sophomore Year Field trips UNC Planetarium and Computer Science Department Linville Falls and Caverns Xtreme Beginnings
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Junior Year Integrated courses Paideia - English III and US History (honors and academic) E-Commerce I or SAS Programming Both Honors Resume Preparation Mock interviews Internship preparation
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Internship Required for AOIT graduation Minimum 180 hours – 1 elective credit Summer or part-time during school Involves the use of technology Paid Assistance with finding placement, but responsibility is on student/parents
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Senior Year E-Commerce II Honors or AP Computer Science – Java English IV (honors and academic) Internship presentation Senior banquet – AOIT graduation
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Electives and Extra-Curriculars No conflicts with sports or clubs Students may take other electives such as AP, foreign languages, etc.
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Advisory Board Made up of volunteers from local businesses Monthly meetings Assist with internship placement Serve as guest speakers, curriculum advisors, etc. Provide other assistance as needed Membership is open
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Academy Support Team (AST) Parents, students, community members Officers are elected Volunteers welcome Provide AOIT support Fundraising - equipment Social events
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l How To Apply Application & Essay Due March 12 Online at www.apexhigh.com/aoitwww.apexhigh.com/aoit Middle school counselor Apex MS, Lufkin MS, Salem MS Siblings of current or alumni AOIT students have priority, then a lottery is used to fill the 90 spots
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Registration Register as if NOT in AOIT Notification will be via email by April 16. Schedules will be changed as necessary
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A p e x H I g h S c h o o l More Information/ Questions www.apexhigh.com/aoit www.apexhigh.com/aoit Email: joster@wcpss.netjoster@wcpss.net Phone: 919-363-1352
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