11/1/2023

Dear IVA High Students and Families: 

Be The Change. Our students have been embracing this theme for our Fall Exhibition of Learning through policy development, studies of revolutions, composting, sustainable products, recyclable packaging design, and the power of identity and diversity in literature, to name a few. We are looking forward to seeing you on November 16th at 6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for our celebration of learning through the eyes of our students!

In order to support students in making connections from what they are learning in the classroom to real-life application, we continue to provide opportunities for field trips and community partnerships. The month of November is going to fly by with all of our events! Keep checking parent square for permission slips and announcements. 

Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to be a guest speaker to share about your profession or passion. This brings learning to life. Also, thank you to those of you who have connected us with community resources. Keep it up! As a community school, these connections deepen our learning community and make it fun for all of us.

Mrs. Sanders

Head of School

Exhibition of Learning

On November 16th from 6:30-8:30pm, our IVA High students will be hosting our first Exhibition of Learning for the 2023-2024 school year. Students have been preparing for this exhibition all semester by learning new content, engaging with guest speakers, and creating unique products that demonstrate all they have learned. 

The theme of this semester's exhibition is "Be the Change." All semester, students have been forming connections between themselves and their experiences, with each other, and with our greater Long Beach community. We invite you to experience these connections through interactive project exhibits and community booths. Join us for an exciting evening! 

On Campus Highlight

Logic Field Trip to City Hall

In Logic, students explored how developing and engaging with arguments underlies change and community building. Students are working toward making policy proposals to IVA High administration to directly impact our community.

To enrich and deepen the connection between argument and community impact, Logic students were invited to tour Long Beach City Hall. They toured the council chamber and Mayor Rex Richardson’s office @rexrichardsonlb, took in the view from the mayors balcony, and engaged in discussion with policy makers on the problems facing Long Beach, the challenges to policy making, how argument underlies community change, and why one might choose to dedicate their time to public service.

Engineering: Environmental Sustainability & Water Filters

Students in Mr. Sallam's environmental sustainability class created a filtering device that tackled the three challenges of environmental sustainability: renewable energy, a lack of clean water, and a lack of affordable food. The challenge was to make the device with recyclable materials. 

Students designed their filters using the engineering design process which involved obtaining data, making sure the filter addressed one of the above issues, and testing the filter to make adjustments or revisions. Students worked in groups to present their filters to the class, and offer feedback to each other. The class will be presenting their filters to the community at Exhibition of Learning!

Campus Updates

IVA High Music Club

IVA High's Music Club has officially begun! IVA is partnering with Jazz Angels to bring the opportunity to learn an instrument to students for FREE! Jazz Angels will help students learn an instrument and practice songs for PAID gigs. Music club meets every Monday after school from 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Students must commit to an 8 week commitment and two public performances.

Late Work Deadline - Nov. 6

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for late/missing assignments is November 6. Late work will not be accepted after the given deadline as the grade reporting period will close. We highly encourage your students to reach out to their teachers if they need extra support, or if they have any questions on an assignment/project.

Progress reports will be sent home on November 13. Late work deadlines are posted on our website calendar which can be found at this link.

Save the Date: Picture Day! - November 14th

Picture day will take place on November 14. Lifetouch will be photographing our students during the school day starting at 9:30 a.m. Students must be present to take their photograph as there will be no make up days. Please visit Parentsquare and check your emails for more details!

Thanksgiving Break - November 20th - 24th

Celebrate the season of gratitude and indulge in a well-deserved break during our Thanksgiving Recess from November 20th to 24th!

Enrollment Update

IVA High is currently enrolling students going into 9th through 12th grade for next school year! Spread the word, invite your friends and family to learn more. 

There is still time to enroll for the fall, and we will open the application for the 2024-2025 school year by the end of this week! Families can access our application on our website.

Private tours are available! Please email info@ivahigh.org if interested in enrollment or a tour.