Applicant Section
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Please complete this section as it relates to the STUDENT.
New Student Applications Begin November 18th
First-time students cannot apply at this time.
Only returning students can apply today.
Please return on November 18th and submit no later than February 14th, the application deadline.
Student's CURRENT age
This is your OdysseyID composed of your name and birth date. You cannot change it.
Preferred Racial or Ethnic Identification. *Select all that apply
Please explain
Primary language spoken at home
To successfully complete Odyssey's program you must have:
1. Not missed more than 3 days for any reason
2. Not have been dismissed for fighting, theft, vandalism or any other behavioral issues
3. Been actively been engaged in work on a daily basis.
You do not qualify as a Returning Student since you did not successfully complete last year.
To attend Odyssey again you must apply as a First Time Participant.
Please go back up to "New or Returning Student" and change your answer to First Time Participant then continue with this application.
Are any other members of your household or family also applying to Odyssey?
Please indicate their first/last name and current grade level
At Odyssey, each scholar receives an Odyssey T-shirt! These are typically given out in the days leading up to the first field trip. Always make sure your T-shirt is clean and worn on the days you'll be off campus.
Odyssey offers transportation for all grade levels. However, each family must keep in mind that transportation is available only WITHIN the Perimeter.
You will need to drop off and pick up your student in grades 1-6 at one of our Odyssey bus stops. Your student in grades 7-12 will get a prepaid MARTA card. Details are at https://OdysseyAtlanta.org/transportation.
Are you confident transportation will not become a barrier to attendance in the program?
What is your current grade level for the academic year? Make sure your selection matches the grade on your report card.
What school do you currently attend?
Select "Other" at bottom if your school is not in this list.
You indicated your school was not listed. Please provide your school's FULL title.
Please provide your student ID number.
Every public school student is given an ID number that can be found on the report card. Several schools also use these as their lunch identification numbers.
Report Card
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INSTRUCTIONS
Your application will not be reviewed until you upload a copy of the most recent report card.
If you cannot upload a report card now, you can continue to fill out other items on the application and click a "Save and Continue Later Button" so you can return to upload your report card at another time.
Are you viewing this application on a smartphone or tablet right now?
Then in the next question click “Select Files” to open a popup, then choose Camera to take a photo of your report card with your phone or tablet's camera.
Are you using a PC now? If on your PC, and you have your report card stored as a photo file (JPG or PNG), or PDF, or scanned image, you can upload it now. Otherwise, click "Save and Continue Later" to get an email. Open the email on a smartphone or tablet and use its camera to take a photo of the report card.
Report card images must be legible with good lighting, so photograph outdoors or under an indoor light.
Click SELECT FILES to upload, then...
Using a smartphone or tablet? Click CAMERA to take a photo of your report card.
Using a PC? You can only upload a file already on your PC, like a scanner image or photo file (JPG or PNG) or a PDF file.
Odyssey prefers an official copy. Your application won't be reviewed until your report card is uploaded.
Rising Senior
As you are preparing to apply for college, Odyssey asks and strongly recommends that you upload your most recent transcript. Your transcript is required to apply to college. With Odyssey having this information saved in your file in advance of the summer, it will save you time in the long run as you are preparing your college applications. This way, we can print off as many copies as you'll require.
If you ever want to update this information, please feel free to email admissions@odysseyatlanta.org a fresh copy. We are happy to update your application and send you an updated version for your records.
Parent/Guardian Section
Please complete this section as it relates to the student's primary guardian or household.
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Go to Save and Continue Later ButtonFirst and Last Name of the primary adult with whom Applicant lives: Provide the FULL name as you wish it to appear in emails and letters. This person should be the individual MOST LIKELY to respond in an emergency. Secondary contacts can still be listed below.
Email is Odyssey's primary mode of contact. Odyssey cannot be held responsible for information not received if we cannot contact you. All correspondence will be sent primarily to the email you indicate below. Decisions are emailed, so please be sure you are providing an address you check regularly. We promise to never spam or give out your data to third parties.
We will contact this number FIRST in the case of an emergency.
Please provide an emergency contact cell phone number.
If your child has a cell number, please enter it below...
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Are you interested in volunteering with Odyssey? *
*Volunteerism is neither required nor provides special status.
Please select the volunteer opportunities that most interest you.
Select all that apply
Would you like to have Odyssey emails and letters sent to an adult secondary contact? This person will receive all the same correspodence as the primary contact.
This email will receive the same updates as the email address above. Please do not provide the same email address.
Did the primary caretaker(s), or the person listed as primary on the application, highest level of completed education?
Please indicate the primary caregiver's official job title. No description is necessary.
Total number of individuals in current household
Please select the income range that most accurately represents the primary contact's annual income.
Is your household size 4 or more people AND annual income approximately $54,550 or less?
Is your household size 4 or more persons with an annual income of approximately $34,000 or less?
I, the parent or guardian of the above applicant understand that Odyssey is an intense summer academic enrichment program. Odyssey Elementary and Middle is 6-weeks in length, Odyssey High is 5-weeks in length. Rising Seniors (Odyssey University) is 4-weeks in length.
If my child misses more than 3 days for any reason, they will not be allowed to complete the program and may risk participation in subsequent years. A $35 non-refundable registration fee is required if the student is accepted into Odyssey. Registration fee is due no later than January 24th for returning students or April 24th for first-time students, after which a $15 late fee is charged. All food, transportation, overnight lodging, field trips and instruction are provided at no cost to the families. We estimate this value at more than $2,800 per student per summer.
Additional Contact Information
Odyssey requires an additional contact is listed in the applicant's file in the event the emergency contact cannot be reached. Preferably, the additional contact is someone who does NOT live in the same household as the applicant.
The additional contact is never contacted except in cases of emergency.
What is the additional contact's relationship to the applicant?
Please provide the BEST phone number in which additional contact can be reached.
You can add an optional secondary phone number for this person?
You can add an optional email address for the applicant's additional contact?
Is this individual authorized to pick up the student?
Would you like to consider this person an "authorized pick up?"
Please list an authorized pick up that can pick up and/or provide transportation for your child during Odyssey.
Feel free to add any additional contact notes, numbers, or contact information that you would like to include in the applicant's file?
New Applicant Section
All first-time students must complete this section.
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Would the applicant like to add a photo of themselves to submit with their application?
*Please name/title your photo file with the applicant's first and last name.
Please indicate how many times (if any) you have previously submitted an application to participate.
Thank you for completing the basic information section
The following is to be completed by the student.
Odyssey suggests students have their essay written and ready to copy and paste. Odyssey does not count down for formatting issues created by the system. However, spelling and grammar should be age-appropriate and reviewed.
Why do you want to be selected to participate in the Odyssey program?
If you are a parent filling out an application for a younger student, simply type what your child dictates, as they say it.
What are your favorite classes or subjects?
Are you involved in any organizations such as church youth groups, clubs, or sports teams? Type "N/A" if none.
What special interests do you have or would like to explore? Type "N/A" if none.
Are there any subjects or courses you feel you could improve?
What courses are more difficult for you? Do you find science is harder than math, or writing is more difficult than acting? Tell us an area you'd like to improve...
Is the applicant enrolled in any gifted or advanced classes?
Is the applicant enrolled in any IEP or remedial classes?
Please note that Odyssey does not discriminate against a student's IEP status.
Which courses are you enrolled, or awaiting testing in?
i.e. If you're no longer in the room, what would people say about you?
What you hope to gain or improve during your time at Odyssey?
Essay Section
Every first-time Odyssey student must write an essay. If you aren't ready to do it right now, scroll to bottom of this application and click Save and Continue Later. You'll get an email with a link to finish this application later.
Choose below the topic you will write about. We encourage you to select the essay topic that most appeals to you and use it to paint us a picture of who you are as a creative and thoughtful individual.
The best essays will demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate your ideas.
Write an essay that allows the reader to connect to you as a person.
Parents may not write essays. Parents with children too young to type can relay what their children dictate.
Essays should be between 1 & 2 paragraphs. You will not be penalized for lengthier essays.
Photos (if applicable) should be embedded in the final document. Essays may be typed by an adult AS LONG AS the ideas are portrayed directly from the child.
Every first-time Odyssey student must write an essay. If you aren't ready to do it right now, scroll to bottom of this application and click Save and Continue Later. You'll get an email with a link to finish this application later.
Choose below the topic you will write about. We encourage you to select the essay topic that most appeals to you and use it to paint us a picture of who you are as a creative and thoughtful individual.
The best essays will demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate your ideas.
Write an essay that allows the reader to connect to you as a person.
Parents may not write essays. Parents with children too young to type can relay what their children dictate.
Essays should be between 150-350 words. You will not be penalized for lengthier essays.
Every first-time Odyssey student must write an essay. If you aren't ready to do it right now, scroll to bottom of this application and click Save and Continue Later. You'll get an email with a link to finish this application later.
Choose below the topic you will write about.
The best essays will demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate your ideas.
Write an essay that allows the reader to connect to you as a person.
Parents may not write essays. Parents with children too young to type can relay what their children dictate.
Essays should be between 250-500 words. You will not be penalized for lengthier essays. Well-articulated detail with an eye to age-appropriate spelling and grammatical care will receive higher consideration.
Odyssey's selection committee expects original work that is well-thought-out, organized, and unique. Pick a topic you are passionate about and will best describe you as an individual.
Do your best to minimize spelling and grammatical errors. Don't forget to capitalize proper nouns, names, places, or ideas. Odyssey will not penalize you for lengthier essays. Odyssey's selection committee appreciates out-of-the-box thinking, empowering individualism, and positivity in the face of adversity.
Please read and then check the box below.
As soon as you submit this application, as a first-time student in rising grades 1 to 12, you will get an email with instructions on how to submit an introduction video about yourself, which you can create using a smartphone or other camera.
If you do not have access to a smartphone or camera, you can ask Odyssey or your school to help you record your video.
Please read that email and begin planning and creating your video, because the sooner you submit it, the sooner Odyssey will evaluate your application Videos must be submitted no later than the application deadline date stated in that email.
I, the applicant, verify that the above work is my own and no one else's. I confirm that I am the author of my own essay, and have only pursued help for editing or ideas--not for content.
Both the applicant and guardian understands that lying, cheating, and plagiarism are honor-code violations and a violation of Odyssey's rules. Both applicant and guardian understand that, if it is discovered that any work submitted in this application that is not the work of the applicant, the applicant will be disqualified from the selection process.
Odyssey reserves the right to disqualify or rescind applicant invitations in the event unoriginal or plagiarized work is discovered.
Is there anything you'd like to add to help us get a better idea of who you are?
You can include anything, including if you were a previous scholar, why you like to be challenged, or what your favorite pet's name is! We read them all with care.
I am genuinely interested in being selected to participate in Odyssey 2019. If Odyssey gives me this opportunity, I understand that I am required to attend a 6 week (5 weeks for Odyssey High) intense academic summer program. I understand that I can only be absent three days each summer to remain active in the program. I understand that tardies and early pick up will effect my attendance status. I understand the participation and completion of my work is vital to my good standing in the program and failure to participate in class may effect my ability to return or participate in field trips or other outside-the-classroom activities.
Who Can Recommend You?
Who will complete your Student Recommendation Form?
Please name a school teacher or community leader by including their proper title and full name
Provide the email address for the individual completing the student recommendation form. They will receive a secure link to complete the recommendation form within 14 days online. Odyssey does not accept outside or alternative recommendation letters.
Recommender Evaluation
This applicant comes to class prepared and ready to learn. This applicant completes their work on time and to the best of their ability.
This applicant has provided good and well-intentioned insight while in my care or in my classroom. This applicant interacts well with their peers, respects adults, and encourages enthusiasm for learning and participation.
This applicant enjoys learning and values education and the challenge it presents.
This applicant is prepared to manage the physical and mental demands of Odyssey.
Do you sincerely believe this applicant will take Odyssey seriously?
Odyssey provides each of our scholars with a substantial $2,500 scholarship each summer they attend. Will this applicant see Odyssey as a worthy investment to their future goals?
Do you sincerely believe this applicant can or will make Odyssey a priority?
Does this student have any behavioral or academic concerns to which you are aware?
Is the applicant a good team member; works well with peers; accepts direction & listens to instructions; a sense of fairness.
Does the applicant listen & speak well; expresses thoughts clearly; participates in discussions; insightful.
The applicant relates well to males and females (indviduals from all backgrounds); accepts differences in opinion, style, & appearance.
The applicant makes good decisions; thinks things through; understands how his/her actions impact others.
The applicant accepts responsibility; follows through with commitments; arrives on-time and when expected; trustworthy.
Respect for people and things; optimistic; manageable even when having a “bad” day; open to try new things.
Respects authority; seeks assistance as needed; honest; open to feedback.
Manages emotions well; appropriate sense of humor; use of language; can focus on tasks at hand; non-disruptive.
Expresses opinions diplomatically; able to provide positive direction & motivate others.
Respects other's property; cleans up after oneself; controls impulses; represents oneself well in front of others or when in public.
Odyssey is an intense summer program where a large amount of material is covered each day. Will the student and the student's family be dedicated to a program like Odyssey and the level of participation it requires to succeed? i.e. A scholar cannot miss more than 3 days or risk their participation in the program.
When compared to hundreds of nominees, this student is a deserving candidate:
What qualities does the student possess that make him/her a good candidate for Odyssey? Please share a specific time that you have seen these qualities demonstrated.
Please list any contributions or leadership roles that test has taken in their community or school. You may add up to 6 contributions.
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Application Review Rating Form
This section is for the selection committee. Please review on a scale of 1-10. Assume each question begins with "This young person('s)..."
Financial Need
Expressed their ideas and opinions clearly
Transcript demonstrates student would benefit from Odyssey.
This child represents a student in the "middle-third" of their class? i.e. They predominantly make "Bs" or "Cs" or otherwise do well in some classes and do poorly in others. The "summer slide" would particularly negatively affect this child.
Behavior, work ethic/habits, and engagement as reported by school (on transcript or otherwise); as it relates to attention, respect, willingness to follow instructions
Applicant demonstrates ability to work in groups, take on challenges, and communicate effectively to peers.
Participates in a variety of activities outside of class
Has an application/essay that demonstrates sensitivity towards the needs of others
Character
Participation would add to Odyssey. Particpant would represent Odyssey well.
Has recommendations that support the personal qualities needed for Odyssey
Is capable of successfully embracing the challenges of this program
Applicant has reported disciplinary referrals
Do you believe applicant has demonstrated they have learned from their disciplinary mistakes? Will Odyssey provide them with the added leadership skills to ensure behavioral correction in the future?
This child would benefit from Odyssey (scale of 1 to 10)
On a scale of 1-10 please rate this OVERALL application on: thoughtfulness, organization, display (were the attachments neat), and presentation. Is this a completed project you would expect from someone in this age group?
First-time students
Do you, the evaluator, recommend this applicant for Odyssey?
These notes are for internal use only and should not be shared with teachers, parents, or applicants. These notes should only relate to the application and the evaluator's opinion on the performance of the applicant as based on the above application.
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