We’re excited to introduce you to our dynamic community, where we empower students to reach their full potential. Our Admissions team is here to assist you throughout the process, making sure it’s straightforward and enjoyable. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey with us!

Application Guidelines

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks students with curiosity, passion, integrity, and a commitment to academic, athletic, artistic, and personal growth. Admission decisions are determined by the strength of the candidate's application, academic performance, recommendations, and test scores. We admit students who can succeed academically and who will contribute to our school community.

Lower School (Pre-K - Grade 5)

To assess a prospective student's candidacy for The Out-of-Door Academy, we kindly request the following application materials:

Step 1

Complete your Online Application

*Please note: In order to proceed to the following steps, you must submit your online application and non-refundable $150 fee. At that time, you will be issued a login to an online Admissions progress page via the myODA portal. Details regarding each item below will be found within that portal.

Step 2

Schedule Admissions Testing with The Out-of-Door Admissions Office.

Step 3

Submit additional application materials to the Admissions Office. Information regarding the items below will be posted on your myODA Admissions Progress Page:

  • Transcript of Grades (Grades 1- 5)
  • Teacher Assessment Form (Pre-K - Grade 5)
  • Admissions Testing (Pre-K - Grade 5)
  • Family Questionnaire (Pre-K - Grade 5)
  • Birth Certificate

Step-By-Step Application Guide

Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

To evaluate a prospective student’s candidacy for The Out-of-Door Academy, we require the following application items:

Step 1

Complete your Online Application

*Please note: In order to proceed to the following steps, you must submit your online application and non-refundable $100 fee. At that time, you will be issued a login to an online Admissions progress page via the myODA portal. Details regarding each item below will be found within that portal.

Step 2

Schedule shadow visit/interview with the Out-of-Door Admissions Office.

Step 3

Submit additional application materials to the Admissions Office. Information regarding the items below will be posted on your myODA Admissions progress page:

  • Academic Transcript including grades from the past two years and the current school year to date
  • Teacher Assessment Form (Current English and math teachers)
  • SSAT Test
  • Character Skills Snapshot
  • Graded Writing Sample
  • Birth Certificate

Step-By-Step Application Guide

Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)

To evaluate a prospective student’s candidacy for The Out-of-Door Academy, we require the following application items:

Step 1

Complete your Online Application

*Please note: In order to proceed to the following steps, you must submit your online application and non-refundable $150 fee. At that time, you will be issued a login to an online Admissions progress page via the myODA portal. Details regarding each item below will be found within that portal.

Step 2

Schedule shadow visit/interview with the Out-of-Door Admissions Office.

Step 3

Submit additional application materials to the Admissions Office. Information regarding the items below will be posted on your myODA Admissions progress page:

  • Academic Transcript including grades from the past two years and the current school year to date
  • Teacher Assessment Form (Current English and math teachers)
  • SSAT Test for grade 9 applicants, Applicants to grades 10-12 can submit PSAT, SAT, and ACT scores
  • Grade 9 applicants: Character Skills Snapshot
  • Birth Certificate

Step-By-Step Application Guide


 

Our Admissions Team

Interested in discovering more about ODA? Please contact our Admissions team at 941-554-3400 or fill out this Inquiry Form and we will reach out to you promptly. We are excited to guide you through the application process and dedicated to helping you uncover ODA’s unique learning environment, programs, and community.

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