IPA Partners with Youth For Global Health & Social Justice
Inkster Preparatory Academy is excited to announce our partnership with the Youth For Global Health & Social Justice. IPA students will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students across the world to bring awareness to every country’s right to clean water sources.
IPA students will also participate in STEM projects with local area scientists and engineers.
To learn more about this wonderful program at https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=35967
AMP Helpful Resources
We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student’s success and online school needs. To learn more, visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page.
To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.
Online & Hybrid Student Internet Reimbursement Policy
Internet Service Provider reimbursement is available to students enrolled for the 20-21 school year. Eligibility for reimbursement is dependent on the family qualifying for the National School Lunch Program and other requirements outlined below.
- Amount: $25 per month, per household (not per student)
- Payment: Twice per year (February 2021 & August 2021)
- Eligibility & Requirements:
- Family must qualify for the National School Lunch Program
- Student must be enrolled in the Online or Hybrid learning model for the 20-21 school year
- Student & family must be in good standing with the school (verified home address on record, active enrollment, regular attendance, participation in state and local testing requirements, etc)
- Reimbursement is per household (not per student). Families with students residing in multiple households are not eligible for multiple reimbursements. In this situation, families must determine a primary household and submit receipts accordingly.
- Process:
- Families will be required to submit receipts from their Internet Service Provider to the school office:
- No later than January 15thin order to receive a reimbursement check in February for the months of August-December 2020.
- No later than July 15thin order to receive a reimbursement check in August for the months of January-June 2020.
- Families will be asked to verify their mailing address with Proof of Residence documentation prior to the distribution of the reimbursement check.
- Families will be required to submit receipts from their Internet Service Provider to the school office:
- Exceptions:
- Reimbursement will be pro-rated for any partial months the student is actively enrolled. For example, if the student is actively enrolled fewer than 15 calendar days, the reimbursement amount will be process at $12.50 for the month.
- Students enrolled in the Traditional model who meet the eligibility requirements will be eligible for reimbursement if the school is required to suspend face-to-face learning for a period of time based on public health guidance and in coordination with ACCEL Schools and local public health officials.
Read the full policy (PDF): 2056 – Internet Reimbursement Policy
A Day in the Life: Your Plan for Successful Online Learning
New to online learning? Worried about preparing for fall? Want to make sure your child can stay on track? Don’t worry, we have you covered!
We have created a plan that is simple to follow no matter what grade your student is in!
- Every day, make sure your student is logged in by 8:00am
- Every day, your student will meet online with their teachers. You will be provided with a schedule the first week of school.
- Not all learning will happen online. There will be time every day to students to practice what they have learned independently offline.
- Your school will give you a schedule to help keep you on track and prepped for success.
You and your student have a login. You have a schedule. You have great teachers.
We just need a couple of things from you to help make this a great year.
- Set up a work area for your student that is quiet and free of distractions.
- Log in to Canvas every day with your observer account to help your student stay on track.
- Take the parent orientation course to teach you about all the great tools that Canvas has to keep you and your student on track.
Get school updates, learning resources, tech support, and more in the tabs on our dedicated COVID-19 page.
Ready for the school year? You’ve got this!
20-21 Reopening Information for Parents
Thank you for attending our 20-21 Reopening Meeting online earlier this week. In case you missed it, below are the links to next steps & to view important information online.
Select your student’s learning option for Fall 2020
20-21 Learning Options FAQ’s – Coming Soon
20-21 Learning Options for Students
We are happy to announce that our students will have multiple learning options for the 20-21 school year:
- Traditional In-person learning at the school building with added safety protocols and procedures.
- Online At-home learning supported by teachers, technology, and curriculum specifically built for online learning.
- Hybrid A mix of Traditional and Online learning with in-person and at-home components.
Over the coming weeks we will be releasing more detailed information. Please:
- Check your email, school website & Facebook page the Week of July 13 for further description of these models including logistical details like safety protocols, technology, and transportation.
- Plan to attend our upcoming Online 20-21 School Year Information Session—date and time will be announced soon!
- After attending the info session, please select the option for your student(s) by Friday, July 31st. Your student will be enrolled in the Traditional Cohort unless we hear a different selection from you by 7/31. To select your options, visit: www.accelschools.com/Fall2020
Thank you. We look forward to educating your student this school year!
High Scores in Progress
Inkster Preparatory Academy outperformed the state average in Progress by 12 points according to the Michigan Department of Education’s most recent Scorecard (2019). This measure indicates the percent of students who are increasing proficiency in all subjects on the state tests. Inkster Prep students additionally scored 33 points higher than peer schools serving similar demographics. Click here to view data.
Recognized as a Model School
Inkster Preparatory Academy was recognized as a Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education in 2017 indicating it is among the nation’s most rapidly improving schools.
All Teachers Properly Certified & Licensed
All teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Michigan Revised Code: Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise.
Past Updates
- Summer Bridge Book Challenge
- It’s Time to Re-Enroll for 2025-2026!
- Celebrating Our Board: Pillars of Our Charter School Community
- Black History Wax Museum
- Flying Classroom at Inkster Prep
- M-STEP Testing Calendar
- Introduction to Flying Classroom
- African American History Contests
- The ACCEL Schools Difference
- Achieve More at Inkster Prep
