IVA Middle School - Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

To learn and live well.

Why We Exist

IVA is a free, non-sectarian, independent public charter middle school in Long Beach, California, and the first to offer an education based on an “intellectual virtues” model. Our small school and small class size allows teachers to foster meaningful growth in the personal good thinking qualities of each individual student.

IVA aligns every part of our community and school design to give students opportunities to be challenged to think, act, and feel in good and excellent ways. Students engage deeply in a culture of thinking inside and outside of the classroom. Middle school years are a formative time where students can come to know themselves and engage in the world with curiosity so that they can learn and live well.

Our Virtues

Getting Started

Curiosity, Intellectual Humility, Intellectual Autonomy

Executing Well

Attentiveness, Intellectual Carefulness, Intellectual Thoroughness

Handling Challenges

Open-mindedness, Intellectual Courage, Intellectual Tenacity

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Today, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to visit the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach @aaccoflb to explore their exhibit on Black Cowboys during their Social Science class.

Thank you @ivapto for hosting another successful Fall Family Night filled with a chili cook off, caramel apples, games and more 🍁

Our 6th graders studied how color is an element of art that can communicate ideas and feelings. The students had the opportunity to see how this is demonstrated through the murals in our great city of Long Beach.

Thanks to our amazing Art Teacher, Ms. Stanley, students were able to visit the local Allery and @ableartswork on Atlantic Avenue.

Families - Thank you for coming to last week's Back to School Night!

We hope you enjoyed following your student's schedules. We wanted parents to experience and understand context for the learning and culture of thinking that your child is a part of here at IVA and give you all a chance to engage with your child's teachers.

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“IVA provides a rigorous and challenging education to all students with the supports needed for all to feel successful.”

IVA Middle School Parent

“Teachers here create an open-ended intellectual environment, allowing students to ask questions and think deeper.”

IVA Middle School Student

“The teachers at IVA are caring and thoughtful and are committed to the mission and vision of the school.”

“If my child is having a hard time with something, the staff pay attention and know him well enough to notice the change.”

“IVA is an amazing school that cares deeply about the overall well being of my child.”

“The thinking routines and activities used at IVA help to grow our learning.”

“I love the sense of kindness and community at IVA. This has helped our daughter grow in confidence and maturity.”

“I enjoy the hands on learning and field trips.”

“IVA ensures that all students reach their full potential & beyond.”

“The teachers here are passionate and overall they are great pillars of virtue.”

“This school has shown me that they are here to support my child holistically and that we chose the right school.”

“The teachers at IVA create a sense of wonder and curiosity in the classroom.”

“IVA has an amazing and caring staff that should be a model for other schools.”

“The caring teachers and staff at IVA provide great emotional support for my child.”

“This school makes me feel confident in my learning.”

“IVA teachers present lessons in a very understandable way.”

“IVA is a place where I can learn and become a better person. I feel I am loved and cared for here.”

“My child feels valued and connected at IVA. Her connection with teachers is very helpful to her growing confidence.”

“Teachers at IVA are accepting, kind, and flexible, and they can really help students understand topics.”

“This school is good at encouraging curiosity and creativity from students. We can express ourselves freely.”

“The teachers and staff at IVA are kind and supportive.”

“This school is great at making everyone feel included.”

Welcome to IVA Middle School!

Curious Students Wanted

To Learn and Live Well