The Odyssey Academy

P a y t o n L a ff r e y • N i g e r i a B a s s e t t • B r y c e M c D o n a l d • S o l e d a d S o t o • S a s h a H i c k e r s o n
 Payton Laffrey

Current Situation
School Design Needs To Change

19th Century Classroom 21st Century Classroom

 Payton Laffrey

Current Situation
Scarcity of Charter Schools
in Seminole County
• Seminole Science Charter School
(Lake Mary)
• K-8
• Choices In Learning
(Winter Springs)
• K-5
• Galileo School for the Gifted Learning
(Sanford)
• K-8
• UCP Seminole Early Learning Center
(Lake Mary)
• K-8
 Nigeria Bassett

Proposed Solution
Redesign
We are transforming education through the re-
design of learning spaces.

We will ensure our environment and school

curriculum are fully capable of improving student
outcomes by creating an open space design.

A student's, learning environment contributes

significantly to their developmental progress.
 Bryce McDonald

Building Plans

Efficient Local sourcing Recycled content

sustainable
building / Energy
efficient

Low-emitting Enable natural Sustainable / Cost

materials lighting saving features
 Soledad Soto

 The budget for The Odyssey Academy is $20,000,000. We have already

been in contact with local charities and foundations to help cover the
cost of this project.
 John S. and James L. Knights Foundation
 Publix Super Markets Charities

Budget  Naples Children and Education Foundation, Inc.

Item  
Building Costs $15,000,000
(Permits, Building Materials, Building Operation)
 

Planning and Development Costs $3,000,000

(Textbooks/ Supplies, School Programs)
 

Transportation $2,000,000
 

Total $20,000,000
 Soledad Soto

School Activities &

Programs
 STEM learning pathways
 Athletics / team sports
 Scholarly courses & clubs
 Mentoring
 Student counseling
 College and career preparation
 Scholarship opportunities
 Career path programs
 Cater to students with special needs
& disabilities
 Sasha Hickerson

1. Greater independence

Benefits of 2. Smaller class sizes

choosing 3. Large expansion of school time

The 4. Tutoring programs

Odyssey 5. Strong discipline policies

Academy 6. Diverse student population

Resource: https://www.shankerinstitute.org/resource/evidence-charter-schools-and-test-scores
 Sasha Hickerson

Testing? Graduation rates:

Charter schools 7-11 %
> Public schools

College admissions committees consider:

• Taking control of one’s own education

Parents and students who come from school districts that

don’t offer a challenging course track or offer any specialized
educational programs should look towards selecting a charter
school.

With our curriculum and programs, we can help your student be

viewed favorably by many admissions committees. 

Resource: https://www.shankerinstitute.org/resource/evidence-charter-schools-and-test-scores
 Sasha Hickerson

Our Goal
 Our goal is to give children, grades K-12, the
quality education and learning experience they
deserve.

 Our estimated project start is planned for early

2021. We project to open as early as the 2023
school year.

 The earlier we can reach these young minds,

the greater the impact we will have on their
futures.
Thank you
Please contact us through Canvas e-mail for any further
questions or comments.