1st - 3rd Graders Now Have Access to Top STEM School in Northern Virginia
Ideaventions Academy Accepting Applications for Fall 2022, Curriculum Focuses on Creativity and Critical Thinking
RESTON, Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning in Fall 2022, Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is expanding its grades to include 1st through 3rd grade students starting with the upcoming 2022 - 2023 academic year. The announcement comes on the heels of the news that thousands of students are expected to attend summer school in Fairfax County to address gaps.
Ideaventions Academy, which offers a curriculum through 12th grade, has been a leader in innovative education since its founding in 2015. Intellectually curious children who love to learn will discover a close-knit community where they can be challenged while having fun.
The school values a balance between active learning with student choice and outdoor exploration, providing all students, including middle and high school students, with a daily 30-minute recess, multiple 10-minute breaks, and a 30-minute morning walk. Students looking to play with ideas and knowledge, be challenged to solve problems, and learn through experimentation find the perfect environment to be themselves.
Ideaventions' curriculum provides students who are working above grade level exposure to material that challenges them to learn and master skills at the pace that they crave. The average class size at Ideaventions is typically eight students per teacher, ensuring that students are able to receive the personalized attention and differentiation needed to ensure individual success.
With Ideaventions' expansion, academically advanced rising 1st to 3rd grade students will now be able to take advantage of a unique learning environment that includes math, science, computer science, and engineering. The comprehensive program humanities curricula, with Newbery Medal books and history and language arts curricula designed for gifted learners.
Ryan Heitz, Head of School, said, "The widening gap in skills in a public-school classroom, with an average of 20-25 students, encouraged us to accelerate the launch of our 1st - 3rd programs. Our average class sizes are one-third the size of a typical first-grade classroom, and there are students for whom engagement in the classroom is tied to being able to access advanced curriculum. We are able to provide that to our local community."
Parents of young elementary students are invited to attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the new Lower Elementary program:
- What: Information Session for Ideaventions Academy Lower Elementary
- When: Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Where: In person at 12340 Pinecrest Road, Reston, VA 20191
Virtual Info Sessions:
- Tuesday, April 26 from 7 pm - 8 pm
- Saturday, May 15 from 10 am to noon
- Tuesday, May 17 from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
To learn more about Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science, contact [email protected]. For more information on Ideaventions Academy academics and its philosophy, to schedule a tour, or see upcoming admissions events, visit http://www.ideaventionsacademy.org.
About Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science, located in Reston, Virginia, is an independent school for gifted to profoundly gifted curious kids grades 1-12 who love to learn. Founded in 2015, Ideaventions is accredited through Cognia and is the first school in the DC Metro area and in Virginia to have earned a STEM Certification from Cognia in 2017. The school offers a personalized, rigorous, and engaging liberal arts foundation augmented by an advanced STEM curriculum. The Academy is an extraordinary environment featuring small class sizes (average eight students per class or fewer), highly advanced academics, experienced teachers, a healthy, supportive atmosphere, and a vibrant community life.
Media Contact
Juliana Heitz, Ideaventions Academy for Math & Science, 1 7034003706, [email protected]
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