Travelers encountering a fork in the road must make a decision. Iveland students learn to be problem solvers and risk takers who are capable of making that decision. Students are encouraged to take risks in their learning, knowing that making mistakes helps them learn. The caring and supportive environment found at Iveland supports them in their attempts to make new discoveries and find answers to questions. Personal and community responsibilities are emphasized through our many citizenship programs.
Students practice self-control throughout the day.
A favorite challenge is to time how long all of the students can remain perfectly still lying on the gym floor, not an easy task for active children. With each attempt, the time improves. DARE is taught in fifth grade to help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to resist drugs and alcohol. Graduation from both of these programs is celebrated with the awarding of T-shirts to the students. This program teaches students a hands-on approach in the voting process which culminates with students actually going to the polls to vote with their parents on election day.