The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies
The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies (OIAIS) Buckeye, Arizona is a public charter junior high school and high school based in Buckeye, Arizona.
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1495 S. Verrado Way , 85326 United States | |
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| School type | Public charter high school |
| Motto | We Dream, We Achieve, We Lead |
| Established | 2012 |
| Principal | K. Hurley (Co-Principal), previously Bryan Pratt |
| Grades | 6-12 (2016-17) |
| Color(s) | Maroon, black, gray |
| Mascot | Marty the Minotaur |
| Website | Odyssey Institute |
"Scholars", as they are known at Odyssey, (although known as students everywhere else) in high school may wear maroon or black uniform shirts, and black pants/shorts, and khaki pants/shorts. In previous years, the school was a combination of grades 6-8 and 9 through 12, but in a past school year (2016-2017) the school has since split to become a middle and high school. Scholars in middle school may only wear black pants/shorts and a grey uniform shirt. Additionally, scholars are required to only wear (OIAIS) branded outerwear or a solid colored jacket that corresponds with the school's colors, but, many do not follow this rule.
OIAIS is part of a wider family of schools known as The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, which includes three K-5 schools in Buckeye and Goodyear.
The High School's and Junior High School's mascot is the Minotaur. The school colors are maroon, black, white and silver.
School Life
The Odyssey Institute highly encourages Arts, Academics, and Athletics. Odyssey strongly emboldens our scholars to be involved in every aspect of school life. Having our scholars involved in extracurricular activities teaches the skills of teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. Along with those skills, our programs help build character.
Academics
Odyssey has academics. Aside from being one of the 1700 schools that offer the International Baccalauoffers Diploma Programme, Odyssey offers an educations you can receive in the west valley.
Arts
Odyssey offers several art programs including Art, Photography, Dance, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theater, Show Choir (known at Odyssey as "Company"), and formerly Creative Writing. Odyssey's "Willpower" Shakespeare Theatre group has traveled to Europe on numerous occasions to perform in London.
Athletics
Odyssey plays in the 3A Division and has been a part of the Arizona Interscholastic Association since 2015 and hosts 19 sports. The Minotaurs have a fierce rivalry with Paradise Honors High School.