When you choose Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, you are choosing personalized attention, caring teachers, and a high-quality academic environment for your K-8 student. You can feel confident that you are setting your child up for a bright future. As a tuition-free public charter school, we are champions of school […]
You may have heard of project-based learning but what’s this inquiry-based education all about? Is it new? At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, we’ve been using inquiry-based learning since opening our doors in 2008 and cherish how students develop a love of learning by using it. And projects are […]
Watching your child grow, the years seem to fly by, and before you know it… it’s time for kindergarten! Choosing the right school for your little one is a big decision—one that sets the stage for their future. As a parent, you want a place that nurtures not only their academic growth but their creativity, […]
At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, social emotional learning is more than just a trendy “buzz” concept – we’ve been teaching (and modeling!) effective communication skills and techniques since Day One, nine years ago. Social Emotional Program Long before restorative practices, social emotional skills, and collaborative student conflict resolution were […]
Want to improve your child’s memory, concentration, empathy, and grades? Make a regular habit of reading! At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, we are so excited to take literacy to the next level. Taking Literacy Above & Beyond At Innovations Academy, we take academic high standards seriously. Our curriculum […]
What do Kate DiCamillo, JK Rowling, and Eric Carle have in common? They are children’s and young adult author favorites of Jen Franklin, our reading specialist at Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free public charter school serving K-8 grades. We love having Jen’s guidance as our students enter and engage in the astonishing world of reading. […]
If you can believe it’s already February, can you imagine that the end of the school year at Innovations Academy is right around the corner? Whether you’re planning your summer(!) or just want to sync the family calendar, here are important dates for the remainder of our 2024-25 school year at our tuition-free K-8 public […]
On any given day when you walk through Innovations Academy, a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, you’ll hear the sounds of learning and joy in our halls and classrooms: spirited debates and discussions, laughter among friends, and conversations between students and teachers. You’ll see a community of teachers and learners engaged in active […]
Charter School enrollment is growing. Since the first Charter School opened in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota, charter schools have served over 12 million students. Charter Schools’ uniqueness makes them a popular choice with many families. If you are looking for a different approach to education, a Charter School might be the answer for you […]
Innovations Academy serves K-8th grade students from the greater San Diego community at our tuition-free public charter school. Here are ten great reasons why children thrive at our community-centered school: 1. Building a Foundation for a Bright Future From kindergarten through 8th grade, Innovations Academy students engage in high-quality academics and character development aimed at […]