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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Upcoming Events

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Hello IVA Families, Here's our schedule for the First Week of School. To see a detailed Bell Schedule, you can view & print a copy from our website under the Student Life tab. IVA offers daily supervision for all students. - Morning gate opens at 7:30 AM. Drop-off on Elm. - For dismissal, gate closes at 3:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Gate closes at 2:00pm on Thursdays. - After school supervision & after school program students will exit from front office on Linden. Supervision until 4:30 PM Call our office or email info@ivalongbeach.org with questions.
New Student Orientation for Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students! Friday, August 21, 9AM to 12PM Family Orientation from 11AM to 12PM At Orientation students get to meet each teacher and staff member at the school, connect with other incoming students & trained returning Student Leaders, visit their classes, play games & through community learn what it means to be a part of a culture of thinking. We are eager to welcome in students and help them feel belonging before school starts. If your student cannot attend Orientation, please let the office know. The first months of school include many connection activities to help your student feel settled at IVA. Your enrollment is secured by attending the first day of school.
We can’t imagine better Advisors than our college-age alumni! Advisors are people who… * represent the diversity of our student body * are curious, care about thinking deeply, and model a love of learning alongside students * believe in the development of character and personal growth over time * are comfortable to flexibly explore what students are curious about * who can, above all else, create and protect a safe and caring environment with a small group of students throughout the year. Message us for a link to apply.
Hope you all have a fun and safe summer! Have questions? Email info@ivalongbeach.org and one of our wonderful office members will assist you over the summer. We'll see everyone back on the First Day -- Tuesday, August 25th!
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