October 7, 2019
SPIRIT WEEK
October 7th-11th!

Next week is Spirit Week! We encourage all students to show school spirit and dress up for one or all of the following days:

Music Monday: Come dressed as your favorite music artist!
Twin Tuesday: Twin it up with your friends or favorite staff member.
Wake Me Up Wednesday: Wear your coziest attire!
Throwback Thursday: Throw it back to your favorite time period!
Freaky Friday: Impersonate your favorite friend or staff member.
Student-Led Conferences
October 14th-18th

The Academy will be holding mandatory student-led conferences from Oct 14th - Oct 18th . Please view the sign up list that was sent to you via ParentSquare and find a convenient time to meet with your student's advisor/teachers! If you did not receive an invite, please contact Mrs. Laura.

We align the conference process with our mission: to foster student's growth in the intellectual virtues in a thoughtful, challenging, and supportive academic environment. We believe partnering with our Academy families, collaboratively and holistically guides our students towards success.

Every Academy student is given the opportunity to take the lead, and speak their truth, while demonstrating intellectual courage and thoroughness. Students write reflection letters to identify what struggles they have faced, and where they have grown. Students thoughtfully connect their experiences to the virtues, deepening their understanding of their own thinking and learning. Finally, conference reflections end with appreciations.

Thank you! We look forward to connecting with you!
PSAT

The PSAT will take place on campus on October 19, 2019 at 8:00 am.

Register here: PSAT REGISTRATION
Upcoming Basketball Games!

Our first basketball game of the season will be at Calvary Chapel Christian on October 11th at 1:15 pm.

Stay tuned for an official game schedule!
School Picture Day is October 21st!

School picture day is October 21st! Pictures will be taken during the school day and you may access them via the Lifetouch website.

Our school code is: RO589068Y0  

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Senior Portrait Date: November 5th

All Senior parents will receive an invitation from Lifetouch about booking your senior session. If you do not receive an invitation, please reach out to: LifeTouch Photography.
GPS Your Future: October 25th!
Visiting career fairs provides opportunities for students to gain exposure to different careers. It creates excitement for life after high school and provides guiding information on ways to access different career paths. 

Academy students will be given the opportunity to participate in a field trip, on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Long Beach Community College (LAC Campus) for a career fair visit.
Visit this link for more information!
CALENDAR 

October 7-11
Spirit Week

October 14-18
Student Lead Conferences

October 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Family Alliance Meeting

October 21
School Picture Day

October 25
7:00 p.m.
Fall Dance

November 5
Senior Portrait Sessions

November 7 7:00 p.m.
Information Session

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!
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!
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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
The Intellectual Virtues Academy is a public Long Beach high school, open to all students, authorized by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).