Transition Planning

IA students engage in their paths to becoming vibrant, independent members of the community.

We assist every student with post-graduation planning, whether their goal is to attend a college or university, or obtain job training and employment.

Beginning in eighth grade, students participate in the process through career and interest surveys, discussions about their aspirations, and evaluating available courses aligned with their goals. And then as freshman, we develop a four-year plan with each student to ensure all graduation requirements will be met. It is mandatory that students complete select Indiana high school courses that enrich their post-graduate transition needs. Additionally, students take part in real-life experiences in the larger community.

 

TRANSITIONS CLASSES

Students have an opportunity to participate in transitions classes designed to help prepare them for independent living. Rotating courses we offer include:

  • Personal Financial Responsibility

  • Interpersonal Relationships

  • Consumer Economics

  • Preparing for College and Careers

  • Digital Applications and Responsibility

  • Adult Roles and Responsibilities

  • Career Information and Exploration

  • Culinary Arts

 

POST-SECONDARY PATHS

As students complete high school and prepare for higher learning, they receive individual counseling and guidance, and may also participate in supplemental offerings:

  • Onsite college fairs

  • College and career readiness visits

  • College application assistance

  • Ivy Tech dual credit courses

  • Onsite ACT and SAT test prep

  • SAT School Day test administration

  • Onsite PSAT test administration

 

EMPLOYMENT PATHS

Opportunities are available to students who prefer to enter the job market after graduation:

  • Job shadowing

  • Onsite internships

 

OTHER RESOURCES

The Independence Academy maintains relationships with and helps connect families to additional community resources: