1. AOIT Class of 2021 Information Session

2. What is AOIT Highlights
A Group of Dedicated Teachers(Family)
National Recognized - Top NAF Academy in the Country 2013
360 High School Students (90 Per Cohort)
100% Graduation Rate
100% Post Secondary Participation
Strong Business Partners Dedicated to Student Success
A Model for Success in Education
AOIT Money Magazine Piece

3. What is AOIT IT Focused School Within a School
Four-year program Course of Study
Computer Programming (VB.net, C#, SAS, AP Java)
Applications/Web Development/Video Production
Smaller Learning Community (cohort)
Integrated Soft Skills Training
Meets NC standard course of study
Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF)
Only available to students assigned to Apex High School

4. Who is AOIT for
90 rising 9th 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
Career & College preparation
Learn how to communicate and work in teams
If performing arts is a priority, there are often scheduling conflicts and we ask that you only apply if AOIT will be first choice
Parents and students willing to make a four Year commitment.

5. What Makes It Different
Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum
Off Site Learning Experiences – Project Based Learning
Workplace Readiness/ Soft Skills Training – All Grades
Job Shadowing
Career Speakers/Resume writing Workshops/Mock Interviews/Networking Events
Presentation, Communication and Teamwork Skills
Internship
Technology Integration – software and equipment
Cohort group – 90 students per grade

6. AOIT Curriculum at a Glance

7. Freshman Year Cohort courses (AOIT students & teachers):
Interdisciplinary Projects and Off-site Learning Opportunities
English I (honors or academic)
World History (honors or academic)
Biology (honors or academic)
Principles of IT/MOS
Math (some)
For English, science & social studies, honors and academic students are in the same class but have differentiated assessments.

8. Freshman Year Advisory Board Speakers Series
Presentation Skills
Protecting your Online Brand
Team Dynamics
Off Site Learning Experiences
Team Building
Job Shadowing
Travel and Tourism
NC Zoo in Asheboro
Coastal day trip

9. Sophomore Year Cohort courses: English II (honors or academic)
Earth Science (honors or academic)
AP Environmental Science – If Recommended
AP Human Geography – If Recommended
American History 1(honors and academic)
Multimedia & Web Development
Computer Programming I – Visual Basic .NET
Computer Programming II C#

10. Sophomore Year Off Site Learning Experiences:
Teambuilding and Leadership Training (low ropes course)
Fort Fisher and Fort Fisher Aquarium
Xtreme Beginnings – WCPSS Career Fair

11. Junior Year Cohorted courses: Resume Preparation Mock interviews
English III (honors and academic)
American History II (honors and academic)
e-Commerce I or SAS Programming - Both Honors
AP US History/English III
Resume Preparation
Mock interviews
Networking Event with the Apex Chamber of Commerce
Internship preparation

12. AOIT Internships Required for AOIT graduation
Minimum 135 hours – 1 elective credit
Completed between junior/senior years
May start junior year, must be done by May of senior year
Involves the use of technology
Must be compensated
Perhaps you or your company can help?
Assistance with finding placement, but responsibility is on student/parents

13. Senior Year e-Commerce II Honors/Video Production
AP Computer Science – Java
English IV (honors and academic)
Civics & Economics (honors and academic)
Internship presentation
Internship Portfolio
High ropes course
Senior banquet – AOIT graduation

14. Additional Elective Courses
Suggested Electives for AOIT Students:
Computer Engineering 1
Computer Engineering 2
Network Engineering 1 Cisco
Network Engineering 2 Cisco
Students may take other electives such as AP, courses, foreign languages, art, etc. (Chorus and Band(not Marching Band) are hard to schedule)
No conflicts with sports or clubs

15. AOIT Advisory Board Part of NAF model
Made up of volunteers from local businesses
Monthly meetings
Assist with internship placement
Serve as guest speakers, curriculum advisors, etc.
Provide real world work and problem solving opportunities.
Provide other assistance as needed
Membership is open

16. AOIT Academy Support Team
Parents, students, community members
Officers are elected
Volunteers welcome
Provide AOIT support
Fundraising – Technology for core classes, offset the cost of OLE
Social events

17. AOIT How to Apply
Only student assigned to Apex HS as their base school can apply.
Application online at
Available 2/1/17, due 3/31/17
Essay – completed by the student(part of the application)
Teacher/counselor s for recommendations
All students who are at grade level, apply, and are assigned to AHS are entered into the lottery pool

18. Application Timeline Applications are due 03/31/17
Recommendations sent to teachers/counselors on/before April 15th
AOIT lottery will be done by May 15th with only students assigned to AHS
Notifications, including wait-list, will be sent by May 22nd

19. Course Registration Register as if you are NOT an AOIT student
Include Principles of Information Technology as an elective
Schedules will be changed to enroll students into AOIT course sections

20. More Information www.apexaoit.com/aoit Teia Robinson, Director
Phone:
Questions?