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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)
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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. To be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, all applicant items must be completed by February 1.
Step 2
Submit additional application materials to the Admissions Office. Information regarding the items below will be posted on your myODA Admissions Progress Page:
- Academic Transcript (Grades 1-5) including grades from the past two years and the current school year to date
- Teacher Assessment Form (Pre-K - Grade 5)
- Admissions Testing (Pre-K - Grade 5)
- Birth Certificate (Pre-K - Grade 5)
- Family Questionnaire (Pre-K - Grade 5)
Step 3
Schedule Shadow Visit with The Out-of-Door Admissions Office.
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 $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. To be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, all applicant items must be completed by February 1.
Step 2
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)
- Admissions Testing including Character Skills Snapshot and most recent standardized test results (from within the past 12 months) from current school
- Graded Writing Sample
- Birth Certificate
- Family Questionnaire
Step 3
Schedule Shadow Visit with The Out-of-Door Admissions Office.
Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)
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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. To be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, all applicant items must be completed by February 1.
Step 2
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)
- Admissions Testing including Character Skills Snapshot and most recent standardized test results (from within the past 12 months) from current school. Grades 10-12 can submit PSAT, SAT, or ACT score reports, if applicable.
- Graded Writing Sample
- Birth Certificate
- Family Questionnaire
Step 3
Schedule Shadow Visit with The Out-of-Door Admissions Office.
Get a Glimpse Inside! Our Admissions Viewbook is a visual snapshot of what makes The Out-of-Door Academy stand out. Packed with vibrant photos and key highlights, it’s designed to give you a feel for our community, programs, and uniquely ODA experiences. Think of it as a first taste to spark your curiosity!
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Historic Siesta Key Campus - Lower Schools Directions 941-349-3223
Lower School Campus on Clark Road - Lower Schools Directions 941-349-3223
Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch - Middle & Upper Schools Directions 941-349-3223