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Our Mission
•Lifelong Learning
•Academic Excellence
•World Citizenship
•Independent & Creative Thinkers
Odyssey’s Journey
We've come a long way since 2006
• Some families have been with us since the beginning, and others have joined us along the way.
• We've proven we can develop new programs driving outstanding academic results through our elementary and middle schools.
Academic Performance
7882
86 8378
70
54 5660
52 53 54
8478
62
79
5651
5551
4237 40 38
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Smarter Balanced Spring 2016
OCS Reading % Proficient State Reading % Proficient
OCS Math % Proficient State Math % Proficient
7973
81
69
84
66
51 5460
52 54 52
79 78
63 6071
4553 50
44 41 41 38
-10
10
30
50
70
90
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Smarter Balanced Spring 2017
OCS Reading % Proficient State Reading % Proficient
OCS Math % Proficient State Math % Proficient
Performance
79
73
81
69
84
66
5154
60
5254
52
79 78
6360
71
45
5350
4441 41
38
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Smarter Balanced Spring 2017
OCS Reading % Proficient State Reading % Proficient OCS Math % Proficient State Math % Proficient
Long-term Performance
• Continued improvement as new students join
• One of the highest performing schools in state of Delaware
2013-2014 2012-20132011-2012
Reading
Gr 311/110
7/10732/106
Gr 43/108 12/104 23/103
Gr 58/102 11/98 10/97
Gr 66/53
Math
Gr 32/110 6/107 26/106
Gr 41/108 3/104 17/103
Gr 54/102 14/98 7/97
Gr 64/53
Science
Gr 510/102 25/98 18/97
Social Studies
Gr 42/108 5/104 4/103
Our ranking in DE rose significantly over 3 years
Recognition
• 2016 MSN #1 Elementary School in Statewide Rankings
• Received DDOE Recognition Award 2014 for outstanding academic achievement
• DE Dept of Education - $50,000 performance grant
• Distinguished Top Ten Innovative Schools by Parents Magazine, October 2012
• Rated Superior School by the DE DOE for five consecutive years: 08, 09, 10, 11,12
(program discontinued after 2012)
Delaware Charter School Network
Impact Leadership Award Winners
Dr. Nick Manolakos, Headmaster
Mrs. Denise Parks, Supervisor, Schools & Instruction
Delaware Charter School Network
Academic Excellence Award Winner
2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
Safe, Nurturing Environment
• High standards
• Positive Behavior Support program
• Peer Support groups
• Advisory
The Odyssey Approach
• Classical foundation
• Differentiated, tiered instruction
• Seminar
• Global competence
• Community service
• Develop social competencies
• House/House Advisor
• Problem-based learning
• Foster responsibility and choice
• Capstone
• Flexible groupings 9-12
• Create global experiences
• School-business partnerships
• Externships/Study Abroad
The Odyssey Approach
Credit Overview
DDOE
State Requirements
Odyssey Graduation
Requirements
4 English 4 English
4 Mathematics 4 Mathematics
3 Social Studies 4 Social Studies
3 Science 3 Science
2 World Language 2 World Language
1 Physical Education 1 Physical Education
½ Health ½ Health
3 Career Pathways 3 Career Pathways
3.5 Electives 2.5 Electives
24 Total 24 Total
Advanced Placement (AP)POTENTIAL OFFERINGS 2019-20 and
BEYOND
Potential AP offerings include but not limited to:
* AP Anatomy and Physiology
* AP Biology
* AP Calculus BC
* AP Chemistry
* AP Comparative Government
* AP Economics
* AP English Literature
* AP Music Theory
* AP Physics
* AP Psychology
* AP Studio Art
* AP Statistics
* AP US History
* AP US Government and Politics
* AP World History
CURRENT OFFERINGAP Human Geography currently offered for 10th grade.
ANTICIPATED 2018-19 OFFERINGS
AP Calculus AB
AP English Language and Composition
AP Computer Science A
AP Environmental Science
Dual Enrollment
Potential opportunities exist through University of Delaware and Del Tech Community College:
• ANTH 101: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
• BISC 104: Principles of Biology with Laboratory
• BISC 105: Human Heredity and Development
• BUAD 100: Introduction to Business
• ECON 100: Economic Issues and Policies
• HIST 102: Western Civilization: 1648 to the Present
• NTDT 200: Nutrition Concepts
• PHIL 100: Philosophies of Life
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities* Model UN
* Student Council
* National Honor Society
* OWL Buddies
* Chess Club
* Business Professionals of America (BPA)
* Pep Band
* Equality Club
* Diversity Club
* Youth in Government
* WorldQuest
* Gaming Club
• We know high school is the stepping stone to college.
• We're already working with leading educators to preview our program with regional universities for endorsement of our high school program.
College-Bound
What’s Unique to Odyssey
• High Expectations• Behavior
• Decorum
• Structured and Supportive
• World Cultures and Diversity
• Heavy Emphasis on Global Citizenship & Service Learning
• Small Community
• Whole Child Focus
• Challenged Without Being Overwhelmed
Greek Programming
• Pioneered the Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) model
• Not immersion
• Instruction through English-speaking Social Studies, Mathematics and Science
• Meaningful context
• “Being bilingual [has] a profound effect on your brain improving cognitive skills.”* --New York Times
• OCS developed a K-12 Greek curriculum with the DE DOE and the Hellenic Link
• The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) accepted it as the national standard.
Greek Instruction
• What makes OCS unique from others in state
• Taught by credentialed instructors from Greece
• Supplemented by Greek-American teachers
• Pedagogically trained in Greece or Europe
• “Traditional” approach to instruction
• Students must be willing to embrace varied teaching
styles
Statement of UnderstandingRegarding Greek Programming Components– Parent Commitment
• I/we understand that Odyssey Charter School requires its students in
grades K-8 to take both a Greek Language class, and a 2nd class
(Mathematics or related content area) which is taught in the Greek
language.
• I/we understand that these and all OCS courses are comprised of rigorous
and challenging coursework, and I/we are committed to the value of Greek
Programming as part of the OCS educational experience.
• I/we will support Odyssey staff and my/our child regarding the
expectations for these and all OCS courses and the OCS Code of Conduct.
Statement of UnderstandingRegarding Greek Programming Components– Student Commitment
• I understand that Odyssey Charter School requires its students in
grades K-8 to take both a Greek Language class, and a 2nd class
(Mathematics or related content area) which is taught in the Greek
language.
• I understand that these and all OCS courses are rigorous and
challenging.
• I will do my best to succeed academically and will follow the OCS
Code of Conduct expectations in these and all OCS courses.
Significant student leadership opportunities
• Student Council
• National Honor Society
• Clubs
Debate, Culinary, Yearbook
• Sports
Soccer, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, baseball, softball, wrestling
• Extracurricular activities
Band, Odyssey of the Mind, Math Olympiad, Homecoming
OCS PTO
• Annual 5K Run/Walk
• Paving the Way Campaign
• Spring Fling Silent Auction
• Coupon Cards
• Pretzel Tuesdays
• Spirit Wear sales
• Used Uniforms sales
• Family Fun Nights at Local Restaurants
They will raise over $50, 000 this year!
Faculty & Administration
• Certified/Highly Qualified Teachers
• Credentialed Greek Instructors
• Guidance Counselors
Dr. Nick Manolakos- Headmaster
Denise Parks- Supervisor of Schools & Instruction
Ashley Sorenson- Dean, High School
Erric Stewart- Student Advisor, High School
Choice Process
•True lottery with a random drawing
•Only preference is for siblings and children of staff
•Wait list of over 1,100 students
Shadow Days
Prospective 9th graders are partnered with a current 9th grader and attend classes for the day at OCS
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
8:30a -12:45p
Please contact High School Dean Ashley Sorenson to schedule your tour or visit Odysseycharterschooldel.com for an online form.