ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.
PALM BAY, FLORIDA

Odyssey Charter School, Inc., established in 1999 and located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a non-profit educational organization founded to assist each child in achieving their unique potential. The school has grown significantly since its early days in a church building, now educating nearly 1000 students from preschool through high school across two campuses. Odyssey's innovative "Whole School-Whole Child" education model integrates best practices in holistic education and child development with healthy living and environmental stewardship. The school focuses on fostering wellness, connections to nature, sustainability, experiential learning, and physical exercise, aiming to enhance both children's health and their ability to create a healthier future world. In recognition of its commitment to these initiatives, Odyssey was honored as one of the 2015 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools by then-Secretary of Education Arne Duncan alongside Managing Director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Christy Goldfuss. Odyssey Charter School complies with all relevant anti-discrimination laws and promotes educational equity without bias concerning race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status. The school's educational philosophy combines Montessori methods for younger children (grades K-3) with project-based learning for grades 3-5 and cooperative learning strategies at the middle to high school levels, supporting academic excellence and overall student development. The curriculum adheres to Florida Next Generation Sunshine State/Common Core Standards. While Odyssey's comprehensive instructional goals extend beyond traditional assessment measures like FCAT and End-of-Course Exams, it employs various research-based evaluations to enhance teaching methods and address learning trends effectively. Odyssey Charter School, Inc., operates under Florida Non-Profit status (DOMNP), with an incorporation date of May 21, 1999. The organization's corporate headquarters can be found at 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. For further inquiries or information, the school is reachable via phone numbers: (321) 733-0442; (321) 733-1178; (321) 345-4117; and (321) 327-7261. Additional details about the school can be accessed on their website at odysseycharterschool.com.