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, confidence, and love for learning. So, how do you make the best choice for your child at such an exciting yet overwhelming time?
At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, students receive a high-quality education that focuses on academics, character building and amazing arts and enrichment opportunities integrated into the curriculum. Here is how we give our littlest learners a great start:
1. Curiosity
Inside the classroom, out in our fantastical play and learning space, and around our community on field trips, IA inspires curiosity for learning. Our students are active participants who develop critical-thinking skills through enriching experiences. Even our youngest students enjoy freedom and autonomy, coupled with expectations that are easy to understand. We give students real life problems to solve that engage both their hands and their minds. Teachers have the freedom to direct their curriculum to students’ interests. Our Explorations teachers provide programs in performing art, 2D and 3D fine art, engineering and nature studies.
2. Inquiry
We are passionate about inquiry-based learning at Innovations Academy. Students are active participants in their learning process and are able to connect ideas and concepts together in hands-on and engaging ways which include projects, building, science experiments and meeting community experts among other inquiry activities. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace through inquiry-based learning strategies.
3. ABC’s + SEL’s = The Whole Child
Learning how to be a good friend, student, and leader starts on day one in elementary school at our free public K-8. IA integrates social emotional lessons into our day. Learning helpful communication skills is key and we teach and model using our words and finding ways to practice self-regulation and reflection. Our goal is to provide an environment in which our students can create, explore, problem-solve, accomplish, support others, and become confident leaders.
4. Academic Excellence
At Innovations Academy, we take academic high standards seriously. There is no conflict between challenging academics and hands-on exploration. They can be one in the same. Our curriculum meets or exceeds California Learning Standards. We prepare our students for their best future with strong STEM classes, arts, nature-based studies, and community connections throughout San Diego.
5. Solid Foundation: Setting Your Child Up for Success
Because we are a small school, every student is known by name and has support from their teachers and staff. This familiarity builds confidence, as students feel comfortable and supported in a connected community.
Giving your child a solid foundation in their K-8 experience so that they enjoy learning and expand their natural curiosity about our world is a priority for us. From teaching with purpose and using a play-based learning model, we are here to make education engaging and fun. Find out more about our free public school and enroll now for Fall 2025!
About Innovations Academy:
Innovations Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in San Diego, California. Our small school values a hands-on, inquiry-based education with high academic standards using self-expression, compassionate connection, and purposeful learning. Our new modern campus is intentionally designed with curiosity and exploration in mind. Join our innovative school today! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Find us at innovationsacademy.org.