Inspire
Academy - A School of Inquiry is a tuition-free, public charter school
in Muncie, Indiana! We are located at 2801 E. 16th Street.
We
provide an exciting place to learn, where new ideas are welcomed and a
child's natural inclination toward curiosity, discover, and adventure is
appreciated and encouraged. Our students are inspired to think
critically and take an active role in their classrooms and communities,
which leads to higher achievement and greater engagement in school.
Most importantly, we prepare students to compete on a global level and
instill within them a desire for lifelong learning. Inspire Academy is
open to all Indiana residents and is committed to targeting students who
are not realizing their full potential in traditional classrooms.
Our History
Inspire Academy received its approval for charter from Ball State University
on December 5, 2011 and received the executed charter on April 18,
2013. Inspire Academy opened its doors in August 2013 on the site of the
former Garfield School as part of the new Unity Center with a founding
student body of 124 students in grades K – 5.
Inspire Academy
was Muncie’s first public charter school that serviced children onsite 5
days a week. The school was created in response to the local
community's need for another educational option in Muncie. Parents
wanted a school where they were seen as partners of the school staff
and a place where student participation and inquiry is encouraged.
Inspire Academy was birthed out of the community development initiatives
of Urban Light Community Church and Urban Light Community Development Corporation.
What Sets Us Apart
Diversity within our faculty and staff and student population is a priority for us. We believe all
children learn more when working side by side with others whose experiences are different than their own.
We're also committed to EL Education -
an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on arts
integration, collaborative learning and character development. Our
curriculum is organized around in-depth studies called Learning
Expeditions and is shaped by our Ten Design Principles.
Our Commitment
In addition to the mastery of
academic subjects, we believe endurance and social responsibility are
vital to a student's success. That's why the leadership of Inspire
Academy is committed to helping students become collaborators, team
players and people of character. We want our students to demonstrate
excellence in all areas of life.
Students will master learning
targets that align with Indiana Academic Standards and Indiana State
Standards across the disciplines.
Strengthening Connections
To reinforce concepts and
content, expedition material is incorporated into art, music and
physical education lessons. Drawing, painting, singing, creating poems
and dancing all play a significant role in strengthening the connection
between classroom learning and real life.
