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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

4/24/2025 - Kona Ice on Campus during Lunch

4/24/2025 - Spring Musical - SHREK THE MUSICAL - 7pm performance, JH Gym

4/25/2025 - Spring Musical - SHREK THE MUSICAL - 7pm performance, JH Gym

4/26/2025 - Spring Musical - SHREK THE MUSICAL - 1pm and 7pm performances, JH Gym

4/25/2025 - CPR Hands on Training w/Ken Olson 8am-12pm

4/29/2025 - ITS Induction Ceremony - 6pm

5/2/2025 - International Night - 6-7:30pm - HS Cafenasium

5/3/2025 - Produce on Wheels, High School Parking Lot

5/6/2025 - Odyssey Global Academy Information Night - Zoom - 6pm-7pm

5/8/2025 - Dance Recital - JH Gym 5:30-7:30pm

5/9/2025 - Dance Recital - JH Gym 6:00 - 8:00pm

5/9/2025 - Senior Graduation Practice - Renaissance Hotel - Glendale 12:00 - 1:00pm

5/12-5/15 - Senior Final Exams

5/14/2025 - Senior/8th Grade Color Hand-Off Assembly

5/14/2025 - Company Cabaret - 6pm, HS Cafenasium

5/14/2025 - End Year Band Concert - 6pm, Junior High Gym

5/15/2025 - End Year High School Assembly - 2:45 - 4:00pm - HS Gym5/15/2025 - End Year High School Assembly - 2:45 - 4:00pm - HS Gym

5/15/2025 - Kona Ice on Campus During Lunches

5/16-5/17 - Senior Graduation Trip - 6 Flags - Depart at 5:30 am

5/19-5/22 - FINALS FOR 9-11th Grade -

5/20/2025 - Senior Salute - 6:30 - 8:30pm - High School Cafenasium

5/21/2025 - Senior Clap Out - 8:00am - 12:00pm (Seniors arrive by 7:30, bus leaves promptly at 8:00am)

5/22/ 2025 - Last Day of School - Half Day - 7:40am-11:08am.

5/23/2025 - Graduation - Renaissance Hotel - Glendale - 6:00pm (scholars arrive by 5:00pm)

Scholars and Families,

In compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-718.01, all high schoolers must successfully complete a certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program that is valid upon graduation. This essential requirement aims to prepare students for emergency situations and equip them with the ability to potentially save lives.

Scholars who have completed their training externally may access the form for submission HERE.

Junior and senior scholars may obtain certification through OI by following the steps below:

1. Scholars will take an online test in their science class in which they must earn a score of at least 80%. This test is a prerequisite for the hands-on skill evaluation and must be completed by January 31st.

1. Scholars must sign up to complete an in person hands-on skill evaluation. Scholars must pre register for these events and can do so HERE. Successful completion of the hands-on skill evaluation will reward scholars with their CPR certification.

Questions about this process may be directed to lorynautrey@topamail.com.

MYP Math

What does Math look like for IB MYP:

MYP Math courses promote both inquiry and application, helping students to develop problem-solving techniques that transcend the discipline and are useful in the world outside school. They focus on 4 branches of math:

1. Numerical and abstract reasoning

2. Thinking with models

3. Spatial reasoning

4. Reasoning with data

MYP Math promotes a powerful universal language, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills that contribute to the development of logical,

abstract and critical thinking. If you would like more details on MYP Math, please click here: MYP Math

What does IB MYP Math look like in action?

Here are two outstanding examples of teachers and scholars experiencing real world math application.

7th Grade

7th grade scholars were asked to use their knowledge of circular geometry to create a garden and walking path. This allows them to take on the role of a real job as a landscape engineer and see how math is used in this context. If you would like to see the whole assignment, please click here

9th Grade

Our 9th grade Algebra scholars were invited to use math to become a rocket scientist for a day. They constructed their own straw rockets and conducted hands-on experiments by launching them and measuring the distance traveled across multiple trials. Scholars collected, organized, and analyzed the data to model the trajectories using quadratic functions.By creating graphs from their data, they were able to identify and interpret critical features of quadratic functions, such as the vertex, axis of symmetry, maximum/minimum points, and intervals of increase and decrease. Through this, they demonstrated a clear understanding of how quadratic equations represent real-world phenomena.

Informational Meeting - RECORDING

Visit the following LINK to obtain more information on our 2025-2026 Odyssey Global Academy online school option. Please reach out to OdyGlobal@topamail.com if you have suggestions or questions. We are excited to add this new program to our rigorous OI school options!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you are interested in learning more please complete the following SURVEY.

Hi Odyssey High School parents! Time is flying by! This is just a quick reminder that some fees are still outstanding. Please take a look at your ParentVUE and see if you owe anything. There are a few different ways to pay:

Online: If you pay online, use a web browser, NOT the app. You will be directed to a secure, 3rd-party website where you can add the selected fees to your cart, and check out. You do not need to create an account with the website even if it prompts you to do so.

In Office: We are open from 7-4:30 Monday-Thursday. We accept cash, debit and credit cards as well as checks and tap/Apple Pay.

Phone: Regular office hours. We accept cards over the phone.

Tax Credits: The Arizona State Tax Credit can be utilized for extracurriculars like sports, trips, theater and clubs. Tax Credits can NOT be used for regular school fees. The Tax Credit is now available online as well just use this link: https://pysly.co/oG9tu

Thank you parents! We appreciate you!

Note: Any scholar who will miss a final exam must make arrangements with the teacher prior to finals week to complete the final exam. If a scholar misses a final exam and does not make prior arrangements, they will receive a zero for the exam and it will affect their overall score in the class.

Semester 2 - 9th Through 11th FINAL EXAMS - May 19th - May 22nd

Day 1 - Finals - May 19th

1st Period - 7:40 - 9:50

2nd Period - 9:55 - 12:05

LUNCH - Everyone 12:05 - 12:35

3rd Period - 12:40 - 2:50

Early Dismissal (buses run normal time, we hold kids who ride the bus if not picked up early)

Day 2 - Finals - May 20th

4th Period/5th Period - 7:40 - 9:50

6th Period - 9:55 - 12:05

Early Dismissal (buses run at 12:05pm)

Day 3 - Finals - May 21st

7th Period - 7:40 - 9:50

8th Period - 9:55 - 12:05

Early Dismissal (buses run at 12:05pm)

Day 4 - ½ day Schedule - May 22nd - Last Day of School

1st period - 7:40 - 8:08 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

2nd period - 8:10 - 8:38 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

3rd period - 8:40 - 9:08 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

4th/5th period - 9:10 - 9:38 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

6th period - 9:40 - 10:08 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

7th period - 10:10 - 10:38 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

8th period - 10:40 - 11:08 (reflections, self analysis, class survey)

Early Dismissal (buses run at 11:08am)

Dear K-12 Parents,

We kindly ask for your support in filling out the following Google Form regarding income eligibility if it applies to your household. (Link: Income/Hardship Eligibility Form) This is the least intrusive method permitted by the state of Arizona for collecting this important data.

Completing this form will enable us to qualify for the E-rate program, which provides discounts to schools for costly telecommunications and internet access, therefore optimizing funds available for the classroom. This support is crucial for enhancing our technological resources and ensuring all scholars have access to the digital tools they need for success.

The collection of this data will also allow our high school scholars to qualify for free or reduced testing fees such as ACT and IB tests, which can be very costly.

Moreover, the information collected will help us make informed decisions about our community’s needs and apply for various grants we are currently not eligible for because we have not collected this data previously. Your participation is vital in allowing us to secure resources that benefit our entire school community.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Best regards,
Odyssey Administration

Registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year is now open!

ENROLL TODAY!

Use the following link to DONATE NOW!

WANT TO BE PROACTIVE WITH ATTENDANCE?! Or just get help making up work on a Friday?

Friday Attendance Session RSVP

If you are out of compliance with missing 10% or more of the school days for 1st semester, please complete the following APPEAL form to submit documentation to be considered for reinstating of credit. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Attendance Credit Appeal Form

Come Join the Adventure

Odyssey 2026 Science Trip to Belize~

Departing From: Phoenix

March 14, 2026 - March 21, 2026

TourCenter ID: Sabo-9084

For more information visit the following LINK and use TourCenter ID: Sabo-9084

Day 1 Hello Belize City- Meet your tour director and check into hotel

Day 2 Belize City landmarks - Lamanai Maya ruins full-day excursion

Boat ride along the New River Lagoon, Lamanai ruins guided visit

Day 3 Belize--San Ignacio - Travel to San Ignacio

Maya ruins, canopy zipline & cave tubing excursion

Day 4 Cayo District landmarks - Xunantunich Ruins guided visit

Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve excursion

Day 5 San Ignacio--Ambergris Caye

Belize zoo visit and Travel by water taxi to Ambergris Caye

Day 6 Ambergris Caye

Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Alley snorkeling tour and Secret Beach visit

Optional Mexico Rocks snorkeling tour $95

Day 7 Ambergris Caye - Free time

Day 8 End tour - Travel by water taxi to Belize City

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip airfare
• 6 overnight stays (7 with extension) in hotels with private bathrooms
• Breakfast & dinner daily
• Lunch daily
• Full-time services of a professional tour director
• Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
• Tour Diary™
• Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
• Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
• Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.

If you missed our previous coffee chat, you can find the recording HERE!

Coffee chat is via zoom every other Monday at 8:00am and at 7:00pm via the following link! ZOOM LINK

COFFEE CHAT DATES

8/19 - 2024-2025 School Year Goals

9/9 - OI Mission Highlights

9/23 - Discussion of Survey Results (#1) & IB Visit Feedback

10/21 - Upcoming District Carnival Event, Parent opportunities for Involvement

11/4 - Love and Logic w/Megan Olson

11/18 - Core Values & Vision

12/2 - Break Blues (preparing for winter break)

1/13 - Global Academy Information

1/27 - Discussion of Survey Results (#2)

2/10 - Coffee Chat February 10th.mp4

2/24 - Preparing for State Testing

3/10 - Teens and Mental Health / Counselors

3/24 - Teacher Talk

4/7 - Glows and Grows from Semester 2

4/21 - Athletic Glows w/ Marylu Lopez & Chris McNelley

5/5 - Goals for 2025-2026 School Year

Hello OI Families,

As we come to the last couple months of the school year, our yearbook sales are almost complete! We only have roughly 100 yearbooks left for sale, so make sure to get yours before we run out! Yearbooks can be purchased from the link below for $85:

https://www.balfour.com/arizona/buckeye/the-odyssey-institute-for-advanced-and-international-studies-high-school

Yearbooks will be delivered to students the week of May 12th at school.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Loving - sloving@topamail.com.

Thanks,

OI Yearbook Staff

If your family is in need of assistance with paying school fees, please complete the following form and submit to Jessica Sabo - jsabo@topamail.com and/or Becky Quigley - bquigley@topamail.com, to be considered for financial assistance.

Financial Assistance Application

• Math Tutoring (M-Th in Lecture Hall A)

• Spanish Tutoring (M - Quintero, T - Padilla, W - Bishop)

• Chemistry Tutoring (M - Dal Rm A116)

• Biology Tutoring (T - Priji Rm A113, Th - Palanisamy Rm A114)

• ISP/Physics/ESS/Biology Tutoring (W - Autrey - Rm G125)

• Writing Lab (L&L Tutoring) (W - Miller - Rm A120)

Use the following link to visit our high school events calendar for all upcoming sports and important school dates!

OIAIS OFFICIAL SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR

Becky Quigley, Co-Principal

Jessica Sabo, Co-Principal