November 4, 2019
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 attend an Information Session (Nov. 7, 2019 at 7 p.m., Nov. 16 at 10 a.m)
  • 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!
Senior Portrait Day is November 5

All Senior parents should have received an invitation from Lifetouch about booking your senior session, or an envelope home with your student! If you do not receive an invitation, please reach out to: LifeTouch Photography or Ms. Laura.

Graduation Ceremony Details: Art Theatre of Long Beach, June 13, 2020. Ceremony: 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
McBride Tournament Champions!

Participating schools were:
Alliance, San Pedro
Bright Star Schools, Southwest College 
McBride, Long Beach
Thank you for a Successful Fall Dance!
Thank you to our Family Alliance and the many parent & staff volunteers who helped make the school dance a success! It was a fun, spooky evening! A super special shoutout to Lorraine Capps, The MacPherson family, Gloria Jaramillo, Brenda Yakovich, and Steve Foster!
CALENDAR 

November 5 Senior Portrait Sessions

November 7 7:00 p.m.
Information Session

November 8 3:45 p.m.
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game

November 15 4:15 pm
Academy v.s. Alliance Baxter

November 16 10:00 a.m.
Information Session

November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition of Learning
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!
KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR NEW FORMS IN ILLUMINATE
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).