Monthly Update
September-October 2021
Updates
Explore the High School Options in Fulton County.
October To Do List.
2. Visit the Charter/Magnet websites for curriculum and application information.
3. Apply! Most FCS Magnet/Charter applications run (Oct 15th- Jan 15th)
Magnet/Charter School Facts:
For example, North Springs and Riverwood have academic criteria for admission. Innovation Academy does not. Sign up for a tour of North Springs here . Sign up for a tour of Riverwood here .
I have received several questions regarding Innovation Academy. I attended a tour of the school on 9/27. Below is the information that I received.
1. Innovation does not have academic admission criteria. Students are admitted via lottery.
2. They are anticipating a high number of applicants for the 2022-2023 school year.
3. The curriculum at IA is rigorous. Independent and self motivated students thrive at IA.
4. GHSA sports , art and band are not offered. Students cannot participate in these activities at their neighborhood schools
5. Innovation offers numerous STEM clubs. All students participate in two clubs.
6. The admission application has not been posted. They are expecting the enrollment window to open in October.
7. School tours begin in October. Parents can take their child to tour the school during the day or evening. Sign up for an Innovation Academy tour here. Two guests may accompany the student.
8. Bus transportation is provided to IA from the student's home high school.
9. All students in 10th and 11th grade will take AP Seminar and AP Research.
10. All students will take language, personal fitness and health virtually.
11. All students with choose a CTAE (Career Tech) pathway.
12. IA utilizes a design principal learning model.