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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Middle School Counselor Position Available Apply on EdJoin - https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2219400 This position is responsible to collaborate and work closely with the IVA Middle School Principal and Dean of Students to support the social-emotional wellbeing for all students at IVA. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting students’ social emotional needs, addressing behavior and discipline through restorative processes, providing individual and group counseling, implementing specialized program interventions, acting as a community resource liaison and providing attendance intervention support. The role of this position is to provide and supervise interventions that support the needs of the individual within the community. IVA hires educators in every position who are passionate about their content area and desire meaningful and ongoing growth in their own personal intellectual character. It is our desire that every member of our community flourishes. The Counselor functions as a valuable thought-partner working closely with the leadership team to implement the school’s intellectual character mission and vision. This position requires an implementation of IVA’s values related to the functions listed in the job description and provides an opportunity to be a part of transformational and rewarding education that impacts the lives of our educators, students, and the IVA community.
Dear IVA Community, I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been part of your child’s life over the past few years. It has been incredibly meaningful to witness your students’ growth and to partner with you along the way. Supporting teenagers truly takes a village, and some of my favorite memories will always be the conversations, meetings, and emails we’ve shared while working together to find the best path forward. I have made the difficult decision to leave my position at IVA at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. My next professional step is to transition into a role as a mental health therapist. I am looking forward to focusing more deeply on individual peoples’ mental health needs. For those interested, you can find more about my work here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/paige-reinstein-los-angeles-ca/1722971 . The IVA community is truly special and will always hold an important place in my heart. I understand that transitions can be challenging for some students, and I am committed to continuing to support them through the remainder of the school year to help ensure a smooth transition. Warmly, Paige Reinstein
@rams S.T.E.A.M. Team stopped by to share all the ways they incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with sports and entertainment 🏈 Thank you to all the Rams Staff for making this day possible! https://www.therams.com/community/steam
IVA Beach Day This event is for all incoming and prospective families. Students will not be entering the water, but please dress comfortably and be prepared to run around for games. Have questions? Call our office at 562-912-7017 to discuss them.
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