Q: What is the teaching style/philosophy of Innocademy teachers?
A: We want our Innocademy children to develop a LOVE of learning. We strive to teach through inquiry practice, critical thinking and problem solving opportunities.

Q: Why was Innocademy started?
A: There was a group of local, but global companies who started discussing the possibilities of a non-traditional school setting in 1997. Through those discussions it was determined that a school needed to offer flexibility to families, focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills, and prepare our Innocademy students for a global economy.

Q: What does Innocademy offer my child?
A: Innocademy believes in student-directed learning with small class sizes and multi-aged grouping of students. Innocademy children will study a second language, have field experience in the work place, gain a global stewardship, character development, and a sense of community partnership while attending Innocademy.

Q: What is the school schedule at Innocademy?
A: Innocademy is a year-round school that offers frequent breaks throughout the year instead of one large break during the summer months.

Q: What grades are available at Innocademy?
A: Innocademy offers kindergarten thru eighth grade.

Q: Is there tuition for the program?
A: There is no tuition at Innocademy. We do, however, strongly encourage each of our families to contribute time or resources as they are able.

Q: Is Innocademy a private school?
A: No, Innocademy is a magnet school that is part of Zeeland Public Schools

Q: What is a “magnet school”?
A: Typically, a magnet school is a school that has been developed to focus in a particular area or specialty, like global learning and stewardship. Just like any other public school, Innocademy meets all Michigan Department of Education content expectations for each grade level.

Q: Is there transportation to and from Innocademy?
A: If your family lives within the Zeeland Public School District you may use the transportation that they provide to get your child(ren) to and from Roosevelt Elementary School.

Q: Will Innocademy always be affiliated with Zeeland Public Schools?
A: Yes.

Q: What curriculum does Innocademy follow?
A: Innocademy follows the curriculum for the state of Michigan. We are allowed the flexibility to try new materials and new programs to teach the content expectations necessary in Michigan.

Q: Can we visit Innocademy?
A:  Yes, we ask that all prospective families visit the school and sit down with a member of the Innocademy team to discuss placement of students. Please contact Leslie Rindfliesch at leslie.rindfliesch@innocademy.com to schedule an appointment.

Q: Is Innocademy for my family?
A: Do you and your family….

  • believe in an emphasis in the development of the whole child through small student to teacher ratios and student directed learning?
  • support the methods of teaching that Innocademy offers such as charcter development, global education, multi-age grouping, and a modified school calendar?
  • agree that parental involvement is crucial in a child’s education?
  • believe that in the 21st century it is imperative to cultivate knowledge of a second language starting in elementary school?
  • desire to make a difference in the world and influence students to do the same?

Q: How can I incorporate some of the principles of Innocademy at my school?
A:  For all questions regarding philosophy, structure and implementation, please contact Kendra DeYoung with Innovative Education Services at kendra.deyoung@innocademy.com