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2025 Academy Application

Fall 2025 DATES


Session Dates:

Monday, September 15 to Saturday, December 13 

(no classes November 24-29 for fall break)


Early Bird Application Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2025

Final Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tuition Assistance Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Applicant Information









Parent/Guardian 1




Parent/Guardian 2








Parent/Guardian Information

Please enter the individual who will be the primary point of contact.













Which phone number should be used for most communications involving this contact?















Parent/Guardian Information














Which phone number should be used for most communications involving this contact?









Siblings

































Academic History





Select the location of your school. If homeschooling or attending online classes, please select the location of your home.



Please indicate Gifted Program, Title 1, Online or other information in this field. 







Select the location of your school. If homeschooling or attending online classes, please select the location of your home.


Please indicate Gifted Program, Title 1, Online or other information in this field. .)






Select the location of your school. If homeschooling or attending online classes, please select the location of your home.


Please indicate Gifted Program, Title 1, Online or other information in this field.






Select the location of your school. If homeschooling or attending online classes, please select the location of your home.


Please indicate Gifted Program, Title 1, Online or other information in this field.
Academic Coursework
Please list academic courses your child has taken outside of school, if applicable. For online coursework, please include a certificate of completion and grade evaluation. If your child is homeschooled, please briefly describe your child’s homeschool curriculum, including reading lists for the current year of study.

Extracurricular, Personal and Community Activities
In order of personal importance, please list the top 3 extracurricular, personal and/or community activities that your child has participated in, if applicable. 

Honors and Awards
In order of personal importance, please list distinctions, honors and/or awards your child has received, if applicable. Please do not include actual awards or award certificates in application.

Quick Takes
Please talk with your child and help them to respond to each of the following in one sentence or less; a single word may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.

*Please note, only 255 characters are allowed for a response for the below questions. If you have more info to share, then please email us directly at academy@educationaladvancement.org.










Tell Us About Your Child









Evaluations & Gifted Assessments (if applicable)
Please upload any formal evaluations or assessments you may have, such as neuropsychological evaluations and/or gifted assessments. This will help us better understand and support your child.



Standardized Test Scores

If available, please upload a copy of your child’s school-administered standardized test scores for the past two years. You may also submit additional academic or ability assessments administered within the past two years.




Sample of Student Work
Student work samples offer additional insight into the applicant’s interests and passion for learning. Please submit a project or piece of work your child has created in the past year of which they are most proud. This piece of work can be academic or non-academic, and illustrate your child’s creative process. Work samples can be any format, including photos, video, or scanned images of artwork or writing. Please include a brief description of why this submission is important to your child.


Photo, Video, Transportation & Liability Release



We have read and understood the above statements, and we hereby agree to all of the foregoing terms and conditions.



Standards of Student Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT

The highest standards of behavior are expected from Academy students both in conduct and in dedication to academic pursuits. The Institute for Educational Advancement expects students to: 

  • Respect individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, abilities, and national origins. 
  • Come to Academy ready to do their best. 
  • Be kind, cooperative and responsible. 
  • Take responsibility for their own actions. 
  • Approach challenges and new things with an open mind. 
  • Respect people’s property and personal items. 
  • Respect rules and directions given by teachers and staff (or to question and discuss them in a respectful manner).


PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following is a list of items students are prohibited from bringing to Academy:
  • Weapons of any kind, or any toys that look like weapons
  • Any flame-producing device (including matches, lighters and firecrackers)
  • Pets of any kind

DISMISSAL POLICY

As stated in the Academy application, we cannot accommodate students who are unable to adhere to the expectations set forth in the Code of Conduct. Violation of any of the policies may result in immediate dismissal. No refunds will be given if a student is dismissed from the Academy. 
 

In addition, students may be dismissed from the Academy for the following reasons: 

  • Vandalism or theft 
  • Repeatedly engaging in disruptive behavior 
  • Leaving the premises unaccompanied by a staff member 
  • Being in restricted areas unaccompanied by a staff member 
  • Any violation of the safety or well-being of any person 


We have read the Code of Conduct policies. We understand our responsibility to abide by the program requirements outlined above and that failure to comply may result in suspension and/or expulsion from the program.



Demographic Information
IEA collects demographic data to learn more about the communities we serve. Information provided will not affect the applicant’s chances of acceptance.

The following section should be completed by a parent or guardian.

Please select ALL answers that apply





Verify Applicant Information - Parent/Guardian
Parent or Guardian: Please sign below to indicate that, to the best of your knowledge, all of the information in this application is accurate and true and that you understand that the decision of the Academy Program Coordinator is final.






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Course Selection

Please select the courses you would like to sign your child up for. Tuition, materials fees and discounts can be found below the list of courses.
Monday, September 15 to Saturday, December 13
(No classes November 24-29 for Fall Break.)

In-person classes meet for 90 minutes.
Online classes meet for 60 minutes.
In-Person Classes





Online Classes




Tuition

  • In-Person Course - $700 for twelve 90-minute class meetings.
  • 60-minute In-Person Course (5-6-year-olds only)- $465 for twelve 60-minute class meetings.
  • Online Course - $415 for twelve 60-minute class meetings.


Materials Fees
Some courses have additional materials fees, which can be found in the course descriptions here.

 

Discounts

  • Multiple course discount: $20 off for each additional course
  • Early bird discount: $20 off total tuition for enrolling before August 11, 2025
  • Sibling Discount: $20 off each student's total tuition for siblings enrolled in the same session
  • Referral discount: $20 off total tuition for both referred and referring families

 

Enrollment Deposit & Refund Policy
Please note that no payment is due at this time. Once your child's courses are finalized, the enrollment deposit invoice of $75 per course will be emailed to you. Enrollment deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable should your child withdraw their enrollment prior to or after the first class meeting. The remaining tuition balance invoice, less the deposit amount and applied discounts, will be emailed to you after the first class meeting. 

Tuition Assistance

We are pleased to be able to offer need-based tuition assistance. Families who would like to apply for tuition assistance must submit materials before each session in which they are enrolled. To make decisions in a fair and equitable manner, IEA Academy requires that new and returning families submit all of the following tuition assistance request materials to lmittermiller@educationaladvancement.org by Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

1. A completed 2025 Financial Aid Request Form, including which classes your child will be taking. Please complete a Financial Aid Request Form for each child;


2. A letter describing the circumstances that make tuition assistance necessary for your child(ren) to attend the Academy session to which they are applying;


3. A copy of your most recent tax return. If parents/legal guardians file taxes separately, please include both tax returns.


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