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Information for Prospective Families

  • Open House Dates

    Open houses are for the whole family.

    Dates:

    Thursday, November 3rd 2022 6:00-8:00 pm (High School)
    Saturday, January 7th 2023 10:00-12:00 pm (High School)
    Thursday, January 12th 2023 6:00-8:00 pm (Middle School)
    Saturday, Feb 4th 2023 10:00-12:00 pm (Middle School)

    Open Houses are 2 hours long: Families should plan to stay for the duration of the program and will meet staff, current students and parents. No registration required (During our Open House events, childcare is provided for children under 10 years old.)

  • School Day Tours

    Tours are for parents, and guardians.

    Middle School Dates:
    Friday, November 4th
    Thursday, December 8th
    Thursday, January 26th
    Thursday February 9th

    High School Dates:
    Thursday, November 17th
    Thursday, December 15th
    Friday, January 13th
    Friday, February 3rd

    Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

    An Innovation Morning tour is a one-hour tour of the building including classroom visits and a question and answer session.

    Please register in advance for these informative tours by contacting:

    Kathleen Feeney, Director of Admissions/Enrollment
    978-649-0432 x2218  ||   kfeeney@innovationcharter.org

    or

    Marybeth Bush, Enrollment & Transportation Manager
    978-649-0432 x3218  ||   mbush@innovationcharter.org

  • Lottery Dates
    Students may only enroll at IACS if they submit an application into an enrollment lottery.   Lotteries are held on campus and are open to the public. 
     
    Our primary lottery for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 4 pm.
     
    All applications are due by 4pm on Monday, February 27th, 2023.
     
    For any questions regarding the lottery or application process please contact  Kathleen Feeney Director of Admissions/Enrollment 978-649-0432 ext 2218 or kfeeney@innovationcharter.org.

     

Eligibility Criteria

IACS is a public school for students in grades 5-12. IACS does not discriminate on any basis.  Admissions policies adhere to all state and federal regulations including public School Regulation 603CMR 26.00, 603CMR 1.05 and MGL c71/89 which states in part:
 
Charter schools shall be open to all students on a space available basis and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ages, ancestry, athletic performance, special needs, and proficiency in English language or academic achievement.
Students Prepare for Quality Night

Presenting work publicly is an integral part of every Innovation student's experience.
Mapping the Merrimack

Students map the Merrimack in an interdisciplinary course that combines history, geography, and geology.