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PAT HWAY TO GRAD UATION A N D BE YON D Foundation, Preparation, Exploration, Focus, Opportunity

4 th ANNUAL

SHOWCASE SCHOOLS of

Indianapolis Public Schools understands that educating students doesn’t always follow a traditional or straight path. It’s one of the reasons why the district is dedicated to being a leader in urban, innovative education to achieve its mission of preparing FREE PARKING students for success in school and in life.

& ADMISSION!

NOVEMBER 18

Providing a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning, IPS offers students in all grade levels a menu of academic options through Choice programs, College- and Career-Themed Academies and 45 academic pathways.

CHOICE APPLICATION OPENS!

The goal is to have all 30,000-plus IPS students achieve — upon graduation — the …

10AM - 2PM INDIANA STATE MUSEUM Discover why Indianapolis Public Schools is the perfect educational choice for your family — from Pre-K through high school — at the 4th Annual Showcase of Schools! This year’s Showcase features:

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Representatives from all IPS elementary, middle and high schools ready to discuss academic options and programming — showcasing the district’s multilevel approach to education. The New IPS High School Experience, featuring interactive demonstrations of the district’s College- and Career-Themed Academies and Choice programs. Screenings of the “New IPS High School Experience” short film. On-site school registration. Exciting student performances. And so much more!

myCity. myFuture. myIPS Questions? Call 317.226.4000 or visit www.myips.org/showcase2017

ENROLLED in college

PROUD TO BE PUBLIC

ENLISTED in the military

EMPLOYED at a livable wage

IPS Promotes Student Success from Pre-K Through High School

At IPS, we value the relationships that we have built with our diverse families and students — from Pre-K through high school and beyond. Throughout our nearly 15-plus year relationship with students (from Pre-K through high school), IPS collaborates with our families and community partners to ensure that our scholars are college- and career-ready using a multilevel academic approach, which includes: Foundation & Introduction (Elementary School, Pre-K–Grade 5), Preparation & Exploration (Middle School, Grades 6–8), and Focus & Opportunities (High School, Grades 9–12). Like a ladder, each stage provides students with rich academic experiences and mastery of state standards; offers opportunities to explore challenging and relevant curriculum; and gives students the freedom and guidance to focus on their specific interests and talents.

FOUNDATION & INTRODUCTION Students develop strong academic foundations through mastery of core curriculum (reading, language, math, social studies, history) based on state standards. Through a variety of Choice programming — including Paideia, Reggio, Montessori, Spanish Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Visual and Performing Arts — students develop an understanding of their learning styles and can choose to attend a school that best fits the way they learn, leading to success throughout their academic career. Teachers are nurturing and supportive, but challenge students academically so they are prepared to meet the rigors of IPS’ middle school curriculum.

ELEMENTARY PreK-Grade 5

PREPARATION & EXPLORATION Students begin preparing for the challenging curriculum and expectations of high school by developing strong critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills, and through mastery of advanced coursework. Through specialized curriculum and Choice programs, students begin to explore career interests via STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), world languages and project-based learning, and through an early introduction to the district’s six College- and Career-Themed Academies; 45 academic pathways; Early and Middle College programs; and Classical Education options.

FOCUS & OPPORTUNITIES Through the New IPS High School Experience, students are actively taking courses aligned with their chosen career paths through IPS’ six College- and Career-Themed Academies, 45 academic pathways and high-performing Choice programs, all which align with college entry requirements and industry demand. Students earn job certifications while in high school, participate in internships and obtain college credits from local colleges and universities. Upon graduation, IPS high school students are college- and career-ready, which means they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in postsecondary education and economically-viable career opportunities.

MIDDLE

HIGH

Grade 6-8

Grade 9-12

FUTURE SUCCESS The district’s multilevel academic approach, paired with support from school counselors and other strategic wraparound services, ensures that upon graduation our students are successfully Enrolled in college, Enlisted in the military or Employed at a livable wage, and primed to be our city’s next civic-minded leaders.

COLLEGE & CAREER READY

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING IPS!