Odyssey is an educational environment for gifted/talented students without significant learning disabilities or emotional/behavioral problems.

Odyssey seeks to create a sense of order, structure and stability while continuing to value spontaneity, flexibility and creativity.

Odyssey is committed to providing challenge rather than protection; to encourage all students to be risk takers and to realize their full potential.

Odyssey adopts the philosophy of education of the whole child: intellectual, emotional, physical -- thoughts, feelings and actions.

Odyssey creates mechanisms for students to develop self-esteem and will establish parameters of accountability for their choices.

Odyssey embraces the philosophy of community and each person's role and responsibility in their multiple communities.

Odyssey believes that substantive education about the real world takes place outside the walls of a school.

Odyssey exists to ensure a smooth transition experience for students and parents entering and leaving the middle school years.