Joan W. Phillips

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. What is Odyssey of the Mind?
2. Where is the Regional Meet being held this year?
3. What is the date for the Emerald Coast Region Odyssey of the Mind Competition?
4. When is the state competition?
5. What are PRE-AP/Advanced classses?
6. What is Advanced Academics?
7. What are the Reading Grade components?

What is Odyssey of the Mind?

OM is a creative problem solving competetion. This is the 29th year for Florida
anniversary of Florida Odyssey. Surfside has sent two teams to the OM 
World Finals in 2002 and 2003. 
In 2011, SMS had a team placing 3rd at state. They were World Alternates!

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Where is the Regional Meet being held this year?

Niceville, Shoal Creek School
March 3, 2012
For directions go to http://ecom.home.mchsi.com/

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What is the date for the Emerald Coast Region Odyssey of the Mind Competition?

Sat., March 3, 2012

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When is the state competition?

The Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Competetion is always at 
the University 
of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. 
Check the site calendar
http://ecom.home.mchsi.com/

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What are PRE-AP/Advanced classses?

The classes are composed of gifted and talented, highly motivated 
students that enter AP programs in high school.

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What is Advanced Academics?

It is a wheel elective for the gifted 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

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What are the Reading Grade components?

The reading grade is a combination of two Independent Reading Projects.

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