Inwood Academy Elementary School

Serving students from Kindergarten through First Grade initially, our Elementary School launched the Summer of 2024. Our vision encompasses gradual expansion, ultimately evolving into a comprehensive K-4 Elementary School by 2027.

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Charting Success: Nurturing Academic Excellence for Tomorrow's Leaders

An integral part of our students' success is meeting the needs of each student through inclusive school practices. Through high-quality programming and differentiated supports and services, students have what they need to belong, grow and lead. We have designed our program to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to excel in elementary school to high school and beyond. Students will master the foundations of reading, writing and math while building knowledge in science, social studies and the arts and developing their socio-emotional skills. Students will explore, grow and develop as learners and leaders throughout their elementary school experience.

Academics

English Language Arts (ELA)+

Our ELA curriculum and instruction is fully aligned to the science of reading and designed to build student knowledge and skills in reading, writing and communicating. Students will master foundational skills of reading through structured and systematics phonics instruction. Students will also engage in high-quality complex text to build their background knowledge, vocabulary, verbal reasoning and understanding of language and literacy structures.
Mathematics+

In math, students build both mastery and fluency of foundational math skills. Students are introduced to new mathematical concepts through the use of concrete materials. Students then transfer their understanding to pictorial and abstract representations of numbers and build fluency of foundational math skills.
Science+

In science, students will build knowledge of the world around them and discover how things work. Our science program incorporates hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities and project-based learning to empower students to think, read, write and argue like scientists and engineers.
Social Studies +

Through interactive and project-based learning, students will build knowledge in civics, history, culture, economics and geography. Students will think critically and become active citizens of the world and agents of change in their community.
The Arts+

In the arts, students will cultivate an appreciation of the arts and their own artistic expression. Students will perceive, analyze and interpret artistic work and create, refine and perform art. Students will also make connections between art and cultural and historical context.
Physical Education+

Students will engage in daily physical activity through physical education classes, guided movement and athletics programming. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to participate in a variety of healthy activities and sports.

All Students Excel

Here are just a few ways that we ensure that all students excel:

We have two teachers in every Kindergarten and 1st grade classroom to ensure a smaller student to teacher ratio.

Our high-quality curriculum and instruction is researched-based and differentiated to meet student needs.

We will provide intervention and enrichment based on student needs.

We provide special education services, including integrated co-teaching and related services such as speech and language therapy and counseling.

We will also employ specialized instruction to support our English Language Learner.

And our social worker, dean and teachers will provide socio-emotional and behavior support.

School Culture

We ensure a safe and joyful environment for all students to belong, grow and lead. We create intentional time in our calendar to learn and apply our core values and foster connection, reflection and friendship within our community. Students cultivate relationships and build character, socio-emotional and leadership skills during morning meetings, classes and recess. Our curriculum and instructional materials reflect and celebrate our diverse community and communities around the world.

Events & Celebrations

Celebrating our students and each other is at our core. We build community by showcasing and celebrating learning and each other during school assemblies and school events but also throughout each and every day. Students will participate in curriculum-aligned field trips and engage with community guest speakers. Students demonstrate their learning through authentic projects, showcases and school performances. Throughout the year, we will celebrate student milestones, birthdays and cultural events.

A Day In The Life of a Elementary Trailblazer

What does a day in the life of a IAL elementary school student look like?

7:30 AM: Doors open for arrival and breakfast.

8:00 AM: Instruction commences with Morning Meeting, setting a positive tone for the day.

11:30 AM: Midday break for lunch and recess.

Throughout the day, students engage in:

Daily ELA and Math instruction

Alternating instruction in Physical Education, Arts, Science, and Social Studies

3:15 PM: Dismissal for most students.

6:00 PM:Those staying for after-school activities have the option to remain until 6:00 PM.

Ensuring Excellence

To uphold our commitment to academic excellence, our plan includes:

Two dedicated teachers in every Kindergarten and 1st grade class, maintaining a small teacher to student ratio.

Implementing a meticulously researched curriculum and differentiated instruction tailored to individual student needs.

Providing intervention and enrichment strategies, customized based on each student's needs.

Offering comprehensive special education services, encompassing integrated co-teaching and related services like speech and language therapy and counseling.

Employing specialized instruction to effectively support our English Language Learners.

Extensive support from our social worker, dean, and teachers to address socio-emotional and behavioral needs.

A focus on creating a safe and joyful learning environment through dedicated time for socio-emotional and leadership instruction and events and celebrations.