FINALS WEEK NEXT WEEK!
- Tips
- Basic Information
- Test Schedule
- Teachers' Words of Wisdom
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BASIC TIPS
- Being well prepared for the test is the best way to reduce test taking anxiety.
- Space out your studying over a few days or weeks. Break down the sections or units you need to study, and review them in chunks. Procrastinating and cramming will make you feel more anxious.
- Try to maintain a positive attitude and a growth mindset. Come up with a confident mantra. It really works!!
- Get daily exercise, and take short exercise breaks if you’re studying for hours at a time.
- Get a good night's sleep before the test. Eat breakfast (get some protein)
- Show up early so you won't have to worry about being late.
- Take a few deep breaths to relax yourself and clear your head.
- Read the directions slowly and carefully.
- Skim through the test so that you have a good idea how to pace yourself.
- Don't worry about how fast other people finish their test; just concentrate on your own test.
- If you don't know the answer to a question, skip it for the time being (come back to it later if you have time).
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GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We are excited to announce that the Academy was awarded a grant to fund a new student internship program with
EXP: The opportunity engine
!
The internship program is designed to connect students to hands-on work experience, work readiness workshops, and the potential for a paid summer internship.
The details of the program are still being developed, but the award by the Andeavor foundation and Marathon Petroleum will fund 10 students with a 6-week paid internship for this summer.
The program is likely to start in February. Keep a lookout for more details.
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8th GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES
Last Information Session
Take a Second Look! We invite you to explore Intellectual Virtues Academy High School (Academy) to learn more about our engaging curriculum, progressive instructional tools, and college partnerships. An education focused on intellectual virtues enables deep understanding ultimately preparing students for the 21st century.
Learn more at our last Information Session on
Sunday, January 27
at 1 p.m. To reserve your spot, visit our
event page here
or contact Crystal Day directly at 562-283-4456. Personal tours are also available on request.
Current Families:
If you have a sibling, please make sure you turn in an
application
to get a sibling exemption.
Applications received by the Feb. 3 deadline will be entered into the public lottery.
Complete an application in the front office or
online
.
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COLLEGE COMPASS PROGRAM
Financial Aid Workshop
Parents and students are invited to a Financial Aid Workshop on
Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.
at the Academy. The workshop is hosted by College Seekers. To reserve your spot, please contact
Summer Sanders
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COLLEGE COMPASS PROGRAM
Annual Black College Expo
Join Academy students at the 20th Annual Black College Expo
Saturday February 2nd at LA Convention Center. Meet one on one with top HBCUs and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot. EVERYONE is Welcome.
- Get Accepted on the SPOT, students bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (High School Juniors & Seniors)
- College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended
- Scholarships on the SPOT
- Applications fees waived
- Audition for Band Scholarships (Vocal or instrument, bring your instrument)
- Jobs…Jobs..Jobs..
Contact
Mrs. Sanders if you are interested in arranging an Academy carpool.
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BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
Are you interested in helping us with outreach?
As we grow into serving students in 9
th
through 12
th
grade, we are continuing to gain exposure in the larger community. To strengthen our relationships with feeder schools and continuing to grow our student population, we could use your help with outreach.
Here’s how you can help:
- Pick up informational flyers from the front office and help distribute to teachers or friends who are in middle or high school.
- Invite friends and relatives to our Informational Night on Sunday, January 27 at 1 p.m. or our Campus Tour on Thursday, January 31 at 9:30 a.m.
- Attend a PTA meeting at a middle school and share highlights about the Academy.
Your voice has a big impact on our community.
Each person you speak to has the opportunity to create a ripple effect in the Academy's exposure.
Thank you for being an active member in supporting and growing our school community!
If you have any questions, please contact
Crystal Day
.
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CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT: ART CLASS
Mandalas
In Art, Mr. Pickens is guiding students through a unit on mandalas. After viewing a
presentation on the history and cultural relevance of mandalas, students engaged in the process of creating their own mandala.
The drawings represent the geometric concept of rotation and radial symmetry. This means that each quarter of the design is identical to the other quarters. After choosing a specific color harmony (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, etc.), artists used colored pencil to fill in their designs with vibrant color.
Here are some examples:
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NEW EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS
Academy students have a wide range of extracurricular options to participate in during their high school experience. Extracurricular involvement gives students additional opportunities to practice leadership skills, as well as another place to make new friendships. All extracurricular options are supported by an adult sponsor. With enough interest, students also have the autonomy to create a new club.
If you have any questions about the offerings or have an interest in making a new club, please see
Mrs. Sanders
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DO YOU KNOW A STUDENT IN FIFTH GRADE?
IVA Middle School is Now Accepting Applications
Conoce a un estudiante en el quinto grado? La escuela Intellectual Virtues Academy Long Beach (IVA) esta aceptando solicitaciones. IVA es una escuela gratis y publica localizada en el distrito de Long Beach. Sirviendo a estudiantes de sexto y octavo grado, nuestro modelo educativo único fomenta y promueve una cultura del pensamiento profundo y del aprendizaje. Animamos a los estudiantes a aplicar antes del 15 de marzo.
Aprenda mas y solicite aquí!
Do you know a student in the fifth grade?
Intellectual Virtues Academy Long Beach is now accepting applications! Intellectual Virtues Academy is a free public middle school serving students in 6th-8th grade. Similar to the Academy, our unique educational model fosters and promotes a culture of deep thinking and learning. Prospective 6th grade students are encouraged to apply by March 15.
Learn more and apply here!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon., Jan. 21
No School- MLK Day
Wed., Jan 23- Fri. Jan. 25
School Closes at 2 p.m.
Sun., Jan 27 at 1 p.m.
Mon., Jan 28
First Day of the 2nd Semester
Thurs., Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 1
Tues., Feb., 8
Thurs., Feb 21 at 7 p.m.
College Compass: Financial Aid Workshop (Parent and Student)
Thrs., Feb 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Parent Mingle
Location: TBD
Thurs., May 2 at 7 p.m.
College Compass: How to be College Ready
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LUNCH PROGRAM
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
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MASTER VIRTUES
CREATIVE VIRTUES
Curiosity
Ask questions!
Open-mindedness
Think outside the box!
Intellectual Courage
Take risks!
CRITICAL THINKING VIRTUES
Intellectual Attentiveness
Look and listen!
Intellectual Carefulness
Avoid errors!
Intellectual Thoroughness
Go deep!
VIRTUES OF SELF-GROWTH
Intellectual Autonomy
Think for yourself!
Intellectual Humility
Admit what you don't
know!
Intellectual Tenacity
Embrace struggle!
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Intellectual Virtues Academy, A Long Beach Public High School
1637 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, California 90813
562.283.4456 | www.academylongbeach.org
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The Intellectual Virtues Academy is a public Long Beach high school, open to all students, authorized by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
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