INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently announced a grant to support strong college and career preparation for high school students in Indianapolis. With a Salesforce.org donation of $500,000, IPS is opening a new Information Technology Academy at George Washington High School, as part of IPS’ All-Choice High School model. Additionally, Salesforce.org grant dollars will help support new Future Centers that actively engage and help students and families with college and career planning in Indianapolis.
The Information Technology Academy at George Washington High School starts in the 2018-19 school year. This is one of several new academies and College and Career Options. Salesforce.org, the philanthropic arm of Salesforce, will fund extensive technology for IPS’ new IT Academy. State-of-the-art laptops and desktop computers, wireless high-speed internet, and mobile charging devices will be provided to students — creating an advanced learning environment to compliment the project-based curriculum.
Nextech, a locally based nonprofit, will facilitate teacher professional development, externships, and student work-based learning opportunities that will connect IPS with local tech professionals and companies.
Beyond the classroom, IPS and Salesforce.org recognize the importance of including families, communities, and employers in building future-ready youth.
The full lineup of IPS College and Career Options available in the Fall of 2018 includes:
• George Washington High School: Information Technology Academy, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Logistics Academy, Business & Finance Academy
• Arsenal Technical High School: Construction, Engineering & Design Academy, Math and Science, Law and Public Policy, New Tech, Career Technology Center
• Crispus Attucks High School: Health Sciences Academy, Teaching, Learning & Leading Academy
• Shortridge High School: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-Related, Visual & Performing Arts and Humanities
• Herron and Riverside High Schools: Academic Honors Curriculum, Advanced Placement, Classical Methodology, Community Internships, Liberal Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
• Purdue Polytechnic High Schools: Individualized, Project-Based STEM Focused Pathways
• Thrival Academy: Indy: 11th Grade Study Abroad Program of Blended Learning Strategies with Cultural Immersion
The Salesforce.org grant is a one-year commitment that will be applied to launching initiatives and building a strong foundation in the 2018-19 school year.