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== Energy-Efficiency == |
== Energy-Efficiency == |
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[[File:Atrium ODS.jpg|thumb|The main atrium of '''ODS''']] |
[[File:Atrium ODS.jpg|thumb|The main atrium of '''ODS''']] |
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The building |
The building was designed to be energy-efficient, featuring underground stormwater runnel. The school's field serves as a geothermal well, and plants around the perimeter act as an [[bioretention]] area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School |url=https://www.kimley-horn.com/project/old-donation-school/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Kimley-Horn |language=en-US}}</ref> The building was mostly made with local resources, and features an extensive use of large windows and [[Daylighting (architecture)|daylighting]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School {{!}} U.S. Green Building Council |url=https://www.usgbc.org/projects/old-donation-school |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=www.usgbc.org |language=en}}</ref> The school also uses rainwater-only flushable toilets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School |url=https://mjtengineers.com/porfolio/virginia-beach-old-donation-school |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Thompson Consulting Engineers {{!}} High Performance Design Engineers |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Rankings == |
== Rankings == |
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[[U.S. News & World Report]] |
Old Donation School rose to notability after the [[U.S. News & World Report]] ranked ODS the number one [[middle school]] and number two [[Primary school|elementary school]] in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/virginia/old-donation-school-278800 |website=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref> |
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== Core classes == |
== Core classes == |
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ODS |
ODS was designed to follow a more advanced program than the rest of the middle schools around the city. For mathematics, ODS students take Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. The rest of the school district will take Advanced Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, and then Algebra. Science courses are different too, with ODS students taking Life Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and then Earth Science. |
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== Electives == |
== Electives == |
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== Extracurricular Activities and Teams == |
== Extracurricular Activities and Teams == |
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ODS offers a variety of [[Extracurricular activity|extracurricular activities]] |
Although, ODS offers a variety of [[Extracurricular activity|extracurricular activities]], due to field space restrictions it does not have any athletic teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School Student Activities - Activities |url=https://sites.google.com/vbschools.com/odsstudentactivities/activities |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=sites.google.com |language=en-US}}</ref> However, student athletes are free to play for their home schools. Despite not having athletic teams, ODS does have academic teams such as [[debate]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Donation School Student Activities - VBMSL Athletics |url=https://sites.google.com/vbschools.com/odsstudentactivities/vbmsl-athletics |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=sites.google.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The most notable of which is their Academic Challenge ([[quiz bowl]]) Team, which qualified for the 2024 [[National Academic Quiz Tournaments|NAQT]] Middle School Tournament and placed 33rd out of 160.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NAQT {{!}} Old Donation School {{!}} Results |url=https://www.naqt.com/stats/school/results.jsp?org_id=76275 |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.naqt.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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Revision as of 14:53, 30 May 2024
Old Donation School (ODS) is a public magnet school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is located in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It serves grades second through eighth, and is a full-time gifted school for 1,375 students.[1][2][3]
Energy-Efficiency
The building was designed to be energy-efficient, featuring underground stormwater runnel. The school's field serves as a geothermal well, and plants around the perimeter act as an bioretention area.[4] The building was mostly made with local resources, and features an extensive use of large windows and daylighting.[5] The school also uses rainwater-only flushable toilets.[6]
Rankings
Old Donation School rose to notability after the U.S. News & World Report ranked ODS the number one middle school and number two elementary school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.[7]
Core classes
ODS was designed to follow a more advanced program than the rest of the middle schools around the city. For mathematics, ODS students take Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. The rest of the school district will take Advanced Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, and then Algebra. Science courses are different too, with ODS students taking Life Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and then Earth Science.
Electives
ODS offers many different classes as electives, including Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Special Projects, Digital Input and Applications, Written Communications, Desktop/Multimedia Presentations, and Jazz Band.
Extracurricular Activities and Teams
Although, ODS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, due to field space restrictions it does not have any athletic teams.[8] However, student athletes are free to play for their home schools. Despite not having athletic teams, ODS does have academic teams such as debate.[9] The most notable of which is their Academic Challenge (quiz bowl) Team, which qualified for the 2024 NAQT Middle School Tournament and placed 33rd out of 160.[10]
Demographics
| White | Asian | Black/African-American | Hispanic | Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Biracial or Multiracial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58% | 21% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 8% |
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| 53% | 47% |
Test Proficiency
| ODS | District | State |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 64% | 51% |
| ODS | District | State |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 74% | 65% |
References
- ^ "Old Donation School". Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
- ^ "Old Donation School - Virginia Beach City Public Schools". www.vbschools.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Old Donation School". Virginia School Quality Profiles. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Old Donation School". Kimley-Horn. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Old Donation School | U.S. Green Building Council". www.usgbc.org. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Old Donation School". Thompson Consulting Engineers | High Performance Design Engineers. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ a b c "Old Donation School". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "Old Donation School Student Activities - Activities". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Old Donation School Student Activities - VBMSL Athletics". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "NAQT | Old Donation School | Results". www.naqt.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Old Donation School". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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