SCHOOL PROFILE
- Established in 2006, Avondale Meadows Academy today enrolls more than 470 K-5 students
- Located in a high-needs Indianapolis urban community dubbed “Magic in the Meadows”
- Monthly core virtue and hero lessons are given to all students with a major emphasis on character education based on respect for self and respect for others
- High academic standards with ongoing assessment to inform daily instruction
- A school environment that is safe and places a high value on communication between teachers and families
- Dress code and uniform policy to create an environment that is conducive to learning and respect
- Dedicated art and music room
- On-site licensed school counselor
ACADEMICS
- Core Knowledge curriculum
- Class sizes average 1:25 teacher/student ratio
- Rich literature to support the curriculum
- Rigorous content-based curriculum aligned to Indiana State Standards/Common Core Standards integrated and supported by Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop and enVision mathematics
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
- In addition to a well-equipped computer lab, every classroom has Internet access
- 1-in-1 computing in grades 4-5
- Wireless environment enables students and teachers to learn and communicate effectively
- Interactive web site that allows teachers to update their classroom information regularly