February 3, 2020
A Successful Finals Week!
Way to go Tritons! We finished Semester 1 in true Triton style with tenacity and thoroughness. We are so proud of our students and staff for ending on a high note. The week was a great demonstration of just how much our students have grown in intellectual character since the start of the school year.

Below are some photos of our students collaborating with open-mindedness on their Physics project, and being courageous during their Shark Tank presentations during finals week! This is just some of the intellectual character students displayed during this past week.

FROM THE DIRECTORS: REPORT CARDS

Report Cards will be visible in your parent and student portal by Monday evening. You will receive a copy of your report card in the mail by next week.


MORE ABOUT INDIVIDUAL TEACHER COMMENTS

The faculty has written personalized comments for each student. Comments are intended to provide character-­‐based feedback and support continued growth. While letter grades are not a direct evaluation of students’ intellectual character, comments provide a more well-rounded description of students areas of growth, as well as strengths.

Each teacher writes narrative comments pertaining to intellectual virtues. There is no expectation that students will "master" any virtue. Rather, the comments are primarily intended to help students develop a deeper understanding of their intellectual character strengths and to identify areas for potential growth.

Our 1st Ever SENIOR PROM

The Academy will be partnering with a collection of small high schools to
offer a traditional prom experience on a Yacht!

Fantasea One Yacht in Marina Del Rey
APRIL 25th, 2020

Tickets will be $150 each, with a formal sit down dinner, drinks, pictures,
and entertainment are included.
Fundraising efforts will be offered.
Every senior who wants to attend will be able to attend!
CALENDAR

February 5
Futsal Soccer game vs.
Alliance Baxter 3:30 PM at
MLK Park

February 10
No School

February 17
No School

February 28
Deadline for late work

March 6
Progress Reports

March 16 & 17
No school

April 8
Exhibition of Learning

April 25
PROM - Location: Marina Del Rey Fantasea One Yacht

June 12
Senior Pancake Breakfast/Graduation Rehearsal

June 13
Graduation!
Long Beach Art Theatre
Invite your Friends & Family to Join our Academy Family!
Did you know that if your student has a sibling they too can attend The Academy?
We encourage all families to apply for our lottery by the deadline and reserve your spot!
APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW OPEN FOR 2020-2021!

Help spread the word about the Academy this admission season!

The Academy is now accepting lottery applications for students going into 9th through 12th grade for next year. If you are a current Academy family, this is a  great time to  submit an application  for a sibling going into high school next year.

Most people hear about the Academy through word-of-mouth. To help continue our growth, this is a great time to encourage  friends, neighbors, and family members to submit an application. In addition to the organic conversations you have with family and friends, would you be willing to do some intentional marketing for our school? This might include:

  • keeping materials with you to pass out to family, friends, middle school acquaintances (materials are available by request)
  • introduce Mrs. Laura to possible community partners or family members!
  • inviting friends to join you on a school tour (click here for dates)
  • posting our events on your social media pages (AcademyLBHS)
  • hosting an in-home "What's the Academy?" event (your friends, Academy staff presents; Spanish translation included!)

Your support would not only be helpful for families searching for a good fit for high school, but it also helps us to increase the Academy's exposure throughout Long Beach and surrounding communities.

Thank you so much for considering! If interested, please email  Laura Cipperly to let us know you're willing to help!
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!
STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT NEWSLETTER!
Intellectual Virtues Academy, A Long Beach Public High School 
1637 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, California 90813
562.283.4456 | www.academylongbeach.org
The Intellectual Virtues Academy is a public Long Beach high school, open to all students, authorized by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).