Frequently Answered Questions
What is a Charter School?
Charter Schools are independent public schools providing choices for families and greater accountability for results. Charter Schools give the local community the flexibility in deciding their own curriculum, staffing, and budgets.
Does is cost anything to go to IA?
No! Innovations Academy is funded just like a public school so there is no tuition. It's free!
Are there admissions requirements?
No! Innovations Academy accepts students on a first come first serve basis during the school year. If an excess of students apply for the following year a public lottery is held for new students.
Where is Innovations Academy located?
Innovations is located at 6154 Mission Gorge Rd. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120 (map). This is a beautiful facility which offers its families many opportunities in the Mission Valley area.
What transporation options are there?
IA has a rideshare program.
What ages does this school work with?
IA accepts students in K–8. Kindergartners must be 5 by October 15th to enroll. We feel that it never hurts a child to wait to enter school but it can be a hindrance for a child, either socially or academically, to enter Kindergarten too early. In support of children we recommend that parents keep their child home as long as possible.
What size is the school?
Approximately 20 students per grade.
What makes Innovations Academy unique?
We have created a hybrid model in which families can choose to attend either a 2 or 3 day per week schedule, or a 5 day per week schedule.
A multidimensional curriculum is implemented to integrate the intellectual, emotional, social intelligence of the children. The overarching principle is that students are seen as complete persons thereby placing their emotional, social, and academic needs on a single plane. We believe that this approach will assist children to meet their fullest potential.
Our program offers many things that public schools cannot currently provide such as the arts, PE, and low class size ratios. You can get a private education at the public school price.
What an innovative program! Can i get involved?
Yes !
How can I help?
This is a question that you can most likely answer best. What are your passions, skills, needs? Tell us!
We are currently very interested in the following:
- Board members to play an active role in the governance of the school.
- Families interested in creating a high quality school like no other.
- Individuals who don't find themselves in any category above but are interested in working on a team to create a great school.
