Houses create a more personalized school environment no student is anonymous at Illahee. Houses also provide consistent teacher expectations, smooth integration of curriculum, and similar assessment tools. Illahee students demonstrate mastery of skills and concepts in a variety of ways, including objective tests, standardized tests, and student projects. Performance-based projects include our 8 th Grade American History Fair and 9 th Grade Project. In addition, Illahee holds three portfolio conferences throughout the year.
Students meet with a house teacher and a parent to discuss their progress and set goals to improve.
Use of our intersession throughout the year allows students the opportunity for additional instruction in core curriculum areas, study skill assistance, or the chance to take enrichment classes like basketball or a two-night camp. Over 100 students attend each intersession. Illahee offers a variety of programs. Illahee Junior High is the only junior high that requires an entire year of social studies and science at each grade level. Parents take an active role at Illahee.