Dear IACS Families:
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available by clicking here. If you would like to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu.
The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.
Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.
You will notice on our report card that we are giving great educational opportunities to students as measured by access to the arts, advanced coursework, 9th grade course completion, and satisfying the MassCore requirements in high school. To improve student performance in our school, we are working to help more students reach growth targets on the MCAS exams. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.
Finally, because IACS receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:
Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,
The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact either Middle School Principal Melissa Kapeckas or High School Principal Erik Arnold.
Sincerely,
Greg Orpen
Please join us for the School Version of the hilarious musical SPAMALOT!
March 14, 7pm
March 15, 7pm
March 16, 2pm and 7pm
Follow the link for ticket information! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/innovation-academy-charter-school-16651675468
Pick up your tickets now for our annual Casino Night, to be held at the UMass Inn and Conference Center on March 29. (this is a 21+ event) Tickets are just $35, or grab some friends and fill a table (10/table) for $300! This fantastic night of fun includes a buffet dinner, Casino games (for fun) silent auction and live dessert auction. Contact Heather Landis to purchase tickets – 978-502-9450 or domeafavorheather@hotmail.com Hope to see you there!
THE FIRST WINTER DANCE is tonight! Volunteers are still needed for next week’s event as well. Thank you to everyone who has pitched in with time or donations. Contact Faby Kelley if you can help next week.
Innovation Academy Charter School