Workload

The Upper School schedule is designed to prepare students for top colleges and universities.

Course Load

Ideaventions Academy features challenging coursework requiring dedicated time commitment by students. ​To meet graduation requirements, students typically take 5 academic courses per year. Students are expected to complete assigned work to fully take part in discussions, seminars, or laboratory experiments. Teachers may specify a variety of preparatory assignments, including reading and writing assignments to prepare for their classes. To support our rigorous approach to academics, we provide:

• Seminar and laboratory-style classes
• “Open Work Periods” throughout the week for individual work, mentoring and small group collaboration
• An optional “Activity Period” at the end of each day for student-led clubs, study groups, office hours, and research​
  

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Investing Time

Including preparation and in-class time, students invest approximately 6-10 hours a week for one high-school level class. With a typical load of 5 classes, that’s a commitment of 30 to 50 hours a week (this includes time spent in class). Depending upon the particular course requirements and the speed at which the student works, the time investment may be more or less.
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Instructor Support

Teachers support students through weekly office hours and mentoring during daily work periods.  Teachers are also available by phone and email.