SPRING FORMAL IS NEXT THURSDAY EVENING!
Academy Families! The Spring Formal is just around the corner. Tickets
must
be purchased in advance. Be sure to read and sign the permission slip (
link here
) and submit payment
before
the end of day on Monday, March 26th.
Here is what you need to know:
WHEN:
March 29th 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Reef Restaurant- 880 S. Harbor Scenic Drive, Long Beach - Garden Ball Room.
DRESS
: Formal.
WHO:
All Academy students and an optional (pre-approved) guest.
WHAT:
Spring formal dance
with DJ, photographer,
hors-d'oeuvre
, and dessert.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
We are collecting items for the spring dance.
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CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT in PHILOSOPHY
"What Makes Me
Me
Project"
Leading up to this project, students investigated social metaphysics through engagement with concepts like socialization, social identity, intersectionality, erasure, and oppression.
This was not merely an academic exercise, but also an investigation of their own standpoint within the complex of socialization, social identity, and interaction. To further comprehend this, we aimed to illustrate our own identities through artistic expression.
“Self- portrait” is taken somewhat loosely here…
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ACADEMY STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE #ENOUGH WALKOUT
A group of Academy students planned, organized, and participated in a walk-out this morning to show support for the victims of the Parkland School Shooting. Students were escorted out of the building from 10 a.m. to 10:17 a.m. During this time, students honored the victims and participated in the national dialogue.
Our faculty and staff view student-initiated forums as an opportunity for thinking well and carefully. Before the walkout, students met with teachers and directors to discuss how to lead the activity in a safe, educational, and well-intended way to have the students think well. We hope that this forum becomes a clear opportunity outside of teacher-led class time for students to initiate and enact our school's very real and very meaningful
mission and vision
. Click
here
and
here
to hear the discussion that the student had.
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HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT CELEBRATION
Dear Incoming Triton Families,
We are very much looking forward to celebrating your high school enrollment at the Academy for the 2018-2019 school year. Please join us for a High School Enrollment Celebrating on
Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m
. During the event you will meet other newly enrolled students, experience extracurricular offerings, and enjoy games.
Parents will also have time to learn more about our Family Alliance.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thrs., Mar. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
School building closes early at 3 p.m. for dance prep.
Fri., Mar. 30- Sun., Apr. 8
Spring Break- No School
Mon., April 9
Intent to Reenroll Due
Friday, April 13
Community Meeting during Advisory
Tues., Apr. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4
No School
Faculty Academy
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INTENT TO REENROLL
Due Monday, April 9
Please login to your
Parent Portal account using
Illuminate to access a Spring Update form.
We are asking for your
intent on re-enrollment, contact information update, and a short survey on communication.
If you have any trouble accessing your account, please email
Crystal Day.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT
The Academy is currently in Open Enrollment for the fall of 2018-2019 school year.
We will enroll 60 students in 9th-grade, with limited spaces available in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade. Students can now enroll on a first come, first served basis.
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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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The Academy is a public school that is free of charge and open to all students. There are no residential requirements; currently, the Academy serves students throughout Long Beach, Wilmington, Carson, Los Angeles, and Orange County. All students are welcome regardless of background, academic record, or special education eligibility. Feel free to share the Academy with your own communities. Interested families can start the process by completing an
online application
.
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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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