Academic Booster Club

What is the ABC group?  

• We are a group of Out-of-Door Academy parents, faculty and administrators whose mission is to support our teachers and students by funding programs to enrich academic development.

What are the ABC group's accomplishments to date?

• ABC helped outfit the marine science classroom with touch tanks and has sponsored field trips to Mote Marine. ABC provided additional classroom materials for Lisa Cheney's Marine Science program.
• ABC sponsored the Dr. Howard Gardner speaker event, which drew educators from across the state and southeast to hear about Multiple Intelligence theory. The entire PK-12 faculty attended a private dinner and lecture with Dr. Gardner followed by a Q and A session.
• ABC has assisted the school in purchasing new textbooks in a variety of disciplines including social studies, mathematics and reading.
• ABC currently covers the entire cost of Renee Huntley's salary as the Academic Services provider and has purchased some teaching resources for this department.
• Chess Club
• ABC provided resources for Sandy Elliott's technology classes relating to Lego Robotics.
• ABC funds summer educational development for teachers through grants.
• Butterfly Garden- The courtyard was restored including the fountain and the addition of tiles and was dedicated to Carolyn Johnston, a long time art teacher at Out-of-Door Academy. ABC funds, specifically through a gift from Pam Morris were used for this project.

If you would like additional information on the ABC Group, please contact Dennis Chapman, Director of Advancement, at dchapman@oda.edu or 554-3403.