welcome to oak view middle school the center for advanced academics & technology magnet (caat)

WELCOME TO OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLTHE CENTER FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET (CAAT)

TONIGHT’S AGENDA

• Oak View Introductions and Overview

• General Magnet Information• Classroom Visits• Q & A Session and Refreshments

APPLICATION PROCESS

•Online or hard copy available on website

•Online must still complete essay requirements

•Due 2/6/15 (postmarked)•66 spots available

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

THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS…

Transportation

• Magnet Transportation is provided• Satellite stops

• EDEP After School Program

• Bus for After School Activities

• Gifted

• School Times

SCHOOL TIMES

School Starts at 8:20AM

School Ends at 2:40PM

Each class is 50 minutes

5 minutes between classes

IMPORTANT DATES

February 6th• Applications Postmarked

February 20th • Acceptance Letters Mailed

March 2nd• Commitment Letters Postmarked

THE OAK VIEW DIFFERENCE

• Rigorous & Advanced Curriculum

• Technology Integration

• Cross-Curricular Units

• Program-Business Partnerships

• Real World Experience

• Educational Field Trips

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

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

STUDENT SCHEDULE GRADE 6 SAMPLE

HOMEROOM

1 – ADVANCED MATH

2 – ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS

3 – TECHNOLOGY

4 – ADVANCED SCIENCE

5 – ADVANCED WORLD HISTORY

6 – ELECTIVE

ACADEMICS

Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Rigorous Advanced Courses

High School credit courses• Algebra I Honors in 7th or 8th Grade• Geometry Honors in 8th Grade• HOPE

All integrated with technology

ADOBE CERTIFICATION

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

• Recognized as an industry standard• Communicates proficiency in leading products from Adobe

• Differentiates your child from the competition

CURRENT ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

Computer Applications I and II

TV Production

Yearbook

Band I, II or III

PE

Office Aide

HOPE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All students must take PE for at least one semester

PE exemptions are granted for Band courses, TV Production, Yearbook, HOPE

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Math Team

Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer

Clubs & Organizations: Chess Club, Science Club, Art Club, Sewing Club, FCA, Student Gov’t, NJHS

OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLTHE CENTER FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET (CAAT)

CAMPUS TOUR

Technology Classroom

Science Lab

Core Classrooms

Computer Lab

Media Center

Gym

Band Room

ASK MEABOUT

OAK VIEW

QUESTIONS

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

MORE QUESTIONS?

School Phone: (352)472-1102

Katherine Munn

•munnkl@gm.sbac.edu

Kelly Armstrong

•armstrongkb@gm.sbac.edu

CAAT WEBPAGEHTTP://OAKVIEW.SBAC.EDU

• Information about CAAT

• On-Line Application

• Sign-Up for Shadowing

THANK YOU FOR COMING!