Student Work
Project work, graded on clear rubrics that outline the standards students are striving to meet, is a fundamental part of all classes at IACS.Each year, student highlight their strongest projects by presenting them in public at regularly scheduled Quality Nights. In addition, students keep a portfolio of their best work that they present at Jury Days that are a requirement for advancement from 6th and 8th grades.
Portfolios | Quality Night | Jury Days
Content Areas
The middle school academic schedule is based on mixed 5/6 and 7/8 "homebases." Homebase teachers serve as advisors as well as content area teachers, and stay with students over two years. Throughout the day, students move through three types of classes.ProjectIn project classes, students meet in mixed-aged-level homebases for two hour blocks. The two-hour time block allows students engage in in-depth hands-on projects.Science | Social Studies | SkillsSkills classes meet every day all year long to allow students the regular practice necessary to make improvements in these areas.Math | English Language Arts |