1. A p e x H I g h S c h o o l Class of 2014 AOIT at Apex High School

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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++

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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