Ready To Create A Brighter Future For Your Child? CLICK TO APPLY NOW! ACADEMIC JOURNEY WHY CHOOSE IDEA APPLICATION PROCESS PARENT TESTIMONIALS FIND A CAMPUS IDEA's 2022-23 Application is now live! IDEA currently serves nearly 76,000 college-bound students in schools across Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. We are also thrilled to announce we are accepting applications for our newest regions: IDEA Jacksonville & IDEA Cincinnati in 2022. Click the campus name to learn more about Jacksonville’s newest campuses: IDEA Bassett and IDEA River Bluff. Cincinnati will also be welcoming students at IDEA Price Hill and IDEA Valley View come August 2022. THE JOURNEY Our Approach is Different - and It Works From the first day students set foot on an IDEA Public Schools campus, we begin preparing them for success in college and in life. We achieve our record of 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, and character and leadership development beginning in Pre-K*. *Our Pre-K Program is available for qualifying families in select regions in Texas. Click here to see if your child qualifies. PRE-K Our Pre-K program focuses on reading, language, and math instruction in small learning groups, ensuring individualized support for our youngest scholars. Pre-K Curriculum K-2 Traditional classroom instruction is blended with personalized, cutting-edge technology to ensure that all students perform at or above grade level. K - 2 Curriculum 3-5 Classroom instruction is enhanced by visits to university campuses and field lessons that teach students about their future, their communities, and their world. 3 - 5 Curriculum 6-8 Middle school students begin rigorous Pre-AP instruction, mastering strategies that prepare them for the next phase of our college prep program, high school. 6 - 8 Curriculum 9-12 Our commitment to AP and IB for All means that all students graduate fully prepared for the rigors of college level work in subjects. 9 - 12 Curriculum COLLEGE BOUND Our commitment to AP and IB for All means that all students graduate fully prepared for the rigors of college level work in subjects. Alumni RECEIVE EMAILS APPLY NOW WHY CHOOSE IDEA? The journey to and through college begins at a young age. From Pre-K & Kinder, to middle school, to high school – we’re dedicated to making sure that all children succeed every step of the way. When you choose IDEA Public Schools, you’re choosing a school district that believes all children can and will succeed if given the opportunity. 100% COLLEGE BOUND Since our first graduating class in 2007, 100% of our graduating seniors have been accepted to college and universities nationwide. PERSONALIZED LEARNING Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them. HIGHLY-TRAINED & EXPERIENCED TEACHERS Our teachers bring subject-matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Beyond academics, our enrichment programs develop independent, responsible citizens who give back to their communities. RECEIVE EMAILS APPLY NOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS Hi, Future IDEA Parents! HERE’S A QUICK GUIDE TO APPLYING. HOW MUCH DOES IDEA COST? Like a traditional public school, any child can attend IDEA without paying tuition in grade levels Kinder through 12th grade. DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO TAKE ENTRANCE EXAMS OR MEET ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL? Prospective students are not required to take an entrance exam to be considered for admission. In Texas, we do offer half-day Pre-K at select schools in San Antonio, El Paso, and the Rio Grande Valley. Full-day Pre-k is only offered at IDEA Travis in Midland. Please visit our Pre-K Requirements page to see a list of schools that offer Pre-K and how your child is eligible for the program. IS MY CHILD OLD ENOUGH TO ATTEND IDEA? In Texas, your child must be at least 4 (for Pre-K) or 5 years of age (for Kinder) on or by September 1, 2022. In Louisiana, students must be 5 years of age (for Kinder) on or by September 30, 2022. In Florida, students who will reach the age of 5 on or before September 1, 2022 can enter Kinder. In Cincinnati, students must be 5 years of age (for Kinder) on or by September 30, 2022. WHAT’S THE CUT-OFF DATE TO SUBMIT MY CHILD’S APPLICATION? To be part of our student lottery you must submit your child’s application by midnight CST the evening before. We strongly encourage parents to apply before this time to have the best chance to attend IDEA! WHAT HAPPENS ONCE MY CHILD GETS ACCEPTED? You’ll receive a notification and can login online to easily accept your child’s seat. Then we’ll invite you to join our IDEA family onboarding process, where you’ll get to know your child’s principal and teachers, meet fellow families, tour the school facilities, ask questions, and become part of our community through a variety of in-person events. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD DOESN’T GET ACCEPTED DURING THE LOTTERY? If students are not granted a seat at lottery, they will be placed on a waitlist for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year until a seat potentially opens up for them. They can also have the option attend a different IDEA school then transfer to your preferred IDEA campus if a seat opens up there. STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Don’t worry. We completely understand! Deciding where your child goes to school is one of the most important choices for a parent. You can get more details on our admission process, lottery, and special programs on our FAQs web page. You can also find a variety of other ways to contact us directly via phone or email on our contact us web page. RECEIVE EMAILS APPLY NOW PARENT TESTIMONIALS My son, Jackson, is a four-year-old fountain of knowledge. Ever since he started in Pre-K at IDEA, he has learned so much. Equally important, Jackson loves school, he loves his teachers, and he’s making friends! 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