Teacher Thoughts
Best points about teaching at Ivywood Mrs. Adkins’ ~ Ivywood 1st grade teacher Very rigorous curriculum that is both engaging and fun to teach! Extremely supportive administration and staff. Unique math program that demands critical thinking and helps students develop…
Landscape Updates
On Wednesday, July 15, Ivywood board members and families came together to work on the school grounds. Together, they weeded the playground, added topsoil and seed to the new green space and mulched both the playground and green space. “We’ve…
Teacher Thoughts
Students come to Ivywood because they are curious. One of the best things to hear from a parent is that their child goes home every day to excitedly tell them about what was learned. Ivywood’s curriculum is rigorous and sets…
Teaching Tip: Reading
Always try to make reading a positive! Too often we say things like, “You HAVE to read for 30 minutes a day.” This makes reading sound like a chore. Instead try, “Sweet! We have time to read. Let’s read on…
Excellence
Excellence, one of Ivywood’s 7 virtues. Our students deliver their personal best on a daily basis. By delivering their personal best, our students are continually growing and learning.
Welcome Ms. Channels & Mr. Warchol
Ivywood is excited to welcome Ms. Channels, as our new 2nd grade teacher, and Mr. Issac Warchol, as our new 6th grade teacher. Ms. Channels is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a double major in English and France with…
Back to Basics Learning
Ivywood Classical Academy is featured in Metro Parent magazine. This great article is about how Ivywood sets itself apart from other schools in the Metro area with it’s Classical Education curriculum. Click here and read how Ivywood is for Everyone.
Wonder
The primary function of Classical Education is purposeful dissemination of knowledge. Students do not merely need to learn “critical thinking skills” but also need to furnish their minds and imaginations with something to think about. We call this wonder.
In-Person Tours & Virtual Tour
Ivywood is for Everyone! This is a great time for families to come and see what Ivywood Classical Academy has to offer for students. In-person school tours begin again this week. So that we can ensure COVID Guidelines are met and…
Popsicle Party
Mrs. Boyd’s kindergarten class had a lot of fun at their virtual Last Day of School party. Along with the last day of school festivities, the class also enjoyed a Popsicle party for their hard work raising donations for the…