NEWS
“High School Options” Presentations – Middle School Parents
Parents can attend the informational presentations at ANY of the middles schools to fit into the family schedule. The presentations are geared toward 8th grade parents, but any middle school parent may attend. Presentations will discuss the three options of 21st Century Academies, OATC 2-Year CTE Programs, and CTE pathways.
Sept. 26 – Summit Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 1 – Santa Fe Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 2 – Frontier Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 8 – Chisholm Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 9 – Pioneer Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 10 – Oregon Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 15 – Prairie Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 17 – California Trail 6:30pm
Oct. 18 – Indian Trail 6:00pm
Oct. 22 – Mission Trail 6:30pm
Career Expo – at JCCC
On Oct. 23rd, all 8th grade students will attend a field trip to the Career Expo at JCCC to find out more information about career fields and high school options including the 21st Century Academies. Each academy will have an informational booth for students to gather more information.
21st Century Academies Open Houses
Each of the academies will hold an open house for students and parents to attend in order to visit the facilities and find out more details about the academy. They are all on different dates and families can attend as many as they choose and fit into their schedule. If a family is unable to attend the scheduled date, please email the academy facilitator for more information.
Animal Health, Geoscience, Medical Professions, Sports Medicine
Thursday, November 1, 6-8pm
– Olathe North
600 E Prairie Street, Olathe, KS 66061
BIOengineering, Business Finance, Computer Science
Monday, November 5, 6-8pm
– Olathe South
1640 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062
Distinguished Scholars
Wednesday, November 7, 6-8pm
– Olathe North
600 E Prairie Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Civic Leadership, Design, Future Educators
Thursday, November 8, 6-8pm
– Olathe East
14545 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Green Tech, Public Safety
Tuesday, November 13, 6-8pm
– Olathe West
14545 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
e-Communication
Wednesday, November 14, 6-8pm
– Olathe Northwest
21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66061
Engineering
Thursday, November 15, 6-8pm
– Olathe Northwest
21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66061
EVENTS
21st Century Application Dates
August
21st Century Academy Draft Application Available
September & October
High School Options Presentations to the 8th grade students during the day
High School Options Presentations to the 8th grade parents during the evening – any parent can attend any schools evening presentation.
October 23rd – 8th Grade Career Expo – all day
October 24th – 21st Century Application link goes live at 8am -interviews begin being scheduled
November
Ongoing – 21st Century Academies Interviews
November 1st – Program Planning Guide delivered to schools and available online
November 30th – 21st Century Applications closes at 10pm
December
Ongoing – 21st Century Academies Interviews
January
Ongoing – 21st Century Academies Interviews
January 14th – Academy Invitation notification placed in US mail after 3:30pm
January 15th – Academy Invitation notification sent via email to both students and parents after 3:30pm
January 28-29 – Counselors visit Middle schools for enrollment
January 30th – 8th grade HS transition day – students visit their HS during school day
January 31st – 8th grade HS Enrollment Night Parent Meeting – all HS’s
February
February 7th – 8th Grade Enrollment finalized
