Q & A
How much does the Odyssey program cost?
The Odyssey program is completely free to all students accepted into the program. Any student in a Project GRAD school can be nominated for the Odyssey program. Together, the money raised by the Odyssey board and funds from the Atlanta Public School system pay for each child’s summer learning experience.
How long does the Odyssey program last?
Odyssey is a six-week program. Odyssey High runs for five weeks. Each week consists of five activity-filled days beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. (3:10 for Odyssey High students).
How do the children get to The Westminster Schools?
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Buses provided by the Atlanta Public School system will pick up the younger Odyssey students at their respective schools. Parents may also drop off/pick up their students, and older students are allowed to drive themselves. If they choose, non-driving junior high and high school students will receive MARTA tokens to the Arts Center MARTA Station and then take a bus provided by Odyssey to The Westminster Schools.
How do I sign up my child?
In order for a student to be admitted into the Odyssey program he or she must first submit an application. Application forms can be downloaded from the Odyssey website or obtained from the Odyssey office at
404-367-5150
How do you pick the students that get to participate in the Odyssey program?
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Admission is based on a variety of criteria. The Odyssey program is a focused program aimed to help the "middle third" students at Project GRAD schools. Our goal is to give students the extra help in the summer months so they can excel in the coming school year and improve their chances for college acceptance. The selection committee looks closely at teacher recommendations as well as at the student application.
Where will Odyssey be held in 2010?
The program is held on the campus of:
The Westminster Schools
1424 West Paces Ferry Road, N. W.
Atlanta, GA 30327
Program dates for 2010 are:
Odyssey Elementary
June 7 - July 16, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Odyssey Middle School
June 7 - July 16, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Odyssey High
June 7 - July 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Contact information:
Tara Sconzo
404-367-5150
tarasconzo@odysseyatlanta.org
