ACADEMICS
Immaculate Conception School offers a high-quality Pre-K through Middle School Catholic education. Students receive daily instruction in religion, language arts (spelling, vocabulary, reading, literature and grammar), mathematics, science, and social studies. Art, music, and physical education are also part of the curriculum. Students in kindergarten through second grade receive extended language arts time, with links to social studies and science.
The graduation rate for those who attend ICS is 95% or higher. Over 85% of the graduates go on to private high schools such as Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto, Cathedral High School, Immaculate Heart High School, Loyola, Notre Dame, and Sacred Heart, often with the help of generous scholarship assistance. Tracking proves most will advance to college. The colleges and universities attended in recent years include Loyola Marymount University, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA, the University of Southern California, as well as out-of-state schools such as Brown University and the University of Arizona. Indeed, the road to college starts here!
Immaculate Conception School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
The graduation rate for those who attend ICS is 95% or higher. Over 85% of the graduates go on to private high schools such as Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto, Cathedral High School, Immaculate Heart High School, Loyola, Notre Dame, and Sacred Heart, often with the help of generous scholarship assistance. Tracking proves most will advance to college. The colleges and universities attended in recent years include Loyola Marymount University, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA, the University of Southern California, as well as out-of-state schools such as Brown University and the University of Arizona. Indeed, the road to college starts here!
Immaculate Conception School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
CURRICULUM
- Immaculate Conception School provides a full English-immersion program with a core curriculum focused on language arts.
- ICS provides cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art instruction via Blended Learning - a combination of technology (iPads and/or chromebooks) and small group, individual, or whole group instruction.
- ICS teachers employ research-based instructional methodologies, and focuses on continued improvement through twice weekly faculty professional development.
- A partner-school of the GradeLink program, parents, students and faculty can monitor the progress of their studies on-line, and set standards and goals accordingly.
- Immaculate Conception School prides itself on continual parent collaboration. Families can contact school staff and faculty by email or Classdojo message. Parents are also kept informed with daily postings of each teacher on Classdojo, including pictures and video.
BLENDED LEARNING
Immaculate Conception School and Loyola Marymount University School of Education’s Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership (iDEAL) Institute have partnered since 2016 to implement a cutting-edge Blended Learning model. Blended Learning curriculum integrates online learning and traditional face-to-face instruction in order to provide students with access to new technologies, personalized instruction, small group teacher led instruction and 21st-century learning experiences that will prepare them for their educational journey through high school, college and into their careers.
LMU School of Education’s iDEAL Institute employs proven, research-based practices to improve instruction and student outcomes. Both adaptive and individualized, this Blended Learning model uses small group instruction and differentiated learning strategies, supported by the latest technology and software. The Blended Learning model draws on LMU’s successful Center for Math and Science Teaching (CMAST) Teacher Leader professional development program that aims to increase student engagement and achievement through a focus on leadership and collaboration.
LMU School of Education’s iDEAL Institute employs proven, research-based practices to improve instruction and student outcomes. Both adaptive and individualized, this Blended Learning model uses small group instruction and differentiated learning strategies, supported by the latest technology and software. The Blended Learning model draws on LMU’s successful Center for Math and Science Teaching (CMAST) Teacher Leader professional development program that aims to increase student engagement and achievement through a focus on leadership and collaboration.
