The document outlines the strategies and curriculum of Roosevelt Innovation Academy. It describes an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on innovation, collaboration, and real-world projects. Students take a combination of standard courses along with specialized classes in subjects like media arts, design, and entrepreneurship. The goal is to develop students into "T-shaped learners" with both broad and deep skills who are prepared for universities seeking leaders in innovation.

1. Our philosophy of
teaching & learning.
Roosevelt Innovation Academy

2. Building a culture of
learning & innovation.
Roosevelt Innovation Academy

3. Innovation Learning
Create a diverse team &
collaborate often
Foster autonomy
Rally around a meaningful
purpose
Embrace challenges
Fail wisely and iterate often
Be open and transparent
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4. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Shared Purpose
&
Our mission is to empower our students to pursue their
passion for learning, lead lives of integrity and create
socially responsible solutions.

5. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
First cohort: 2013-2014

6. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Three cohorts: 2014-2015

7. Monday
Innovation
Class of 2018
Tuesday
MYP Wednesday Thursday
Innovation
Friday
MYP
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
Rotation of IA
and MYP
courses
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
MYP Science MYP Science
MYP Spanish MYP Spanish
MYP PE MYP PE
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Scheduling

8. Monday
Innovation
Tuesday
IB DP Wednesday Thursday
Innovation
Friday
IB DP
IA English 11
Honors
!
IA Advanced
Media Literacy
11
!
IA Global Business
Management 11
!
IA Internship/
Independent
Project
11
IB DP
Science
Rotation of IA
and MYP
courses
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
IB DP
Science
IB DP Math IB DP Math
IB DP
Spanish
IB DP
Spanish
Rotation
Schedule
Rotation
Schedule
Class of 2017
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Scheduling

9. Monday
Innovation
Class of 2018
Tuesday
MYP Wednesday Thursday
Innovation
Friday
MYP
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
Rotation of IA
and MYP
courses
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
MYP Science MYP Science
MYP Spanish MYP Spanish
MYP PE MYP PE
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Relationships
Strategy: Scheduling

10. Monday
Innovation
Class of 2018
Tuesday
MYP Wednesday Thursday
Innovation
Friday
MYP
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
Rotation of IA
and MYP
courses
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
MYP Science MYP Science
MYP Spanish MYP Spanish
MYP PE MYP PE
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Relevance
Strategy: Scheduling

11. Monday
Innovation
Class of 2018
Tuesday
MYP Wednesday Thursday
Innovation
Friday
MYP
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
Rotation of IA
and MYP
courses
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts
10
!
IA Humanities
10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
MYP Math
MYP Science MYP Science
MYP Spanish MYP Spanish
MYP PE MYP PE
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Rigor
Strategy: Scheduling

12. Monday &
Thursday
IA English 10
Honors
!
IA Media Arts 10
!
IA Humanities 10
!
!
IA Design &
Technology
10
Independent
Project
T-Shaped Learners
8:10-1:05
Broad!
Projects
1:55-3:20
Expertise
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: T-Shaped Learners

13. “We have to stop delivering the curriculum to kids.
We have to start
discovering it with
them.” Larry Rosenstock
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
founder and CEO of High Tech High
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum

14. Semester #1: Great Organizations
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum
Grade 10 Framework
Journalism Management Photography

15. Semester #2: Building Creative Confidence
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum
Grade 10 Framework
Creative & Descriptive Writing Design Thinking

16. Semester #1: Learning to Move People
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum
Grade 11 Framework
Marketing
Persuasive Writing!
& Presenting
Internship

17. Semester #2: Making Connections
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum
Grade 11 Framework
Economics &!
Government
Research & !
Synthesis
Film

18. Creating Value Semesters !
#1 & #2:
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: Relevant Curriculum
Grade 12 Framework
Entrepreneurship !
& Innovation
Financial Literacy Internship

19. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

20. What do universities look for?
1. Grades
2. Rigorous Courses (IA English Honors, IB DP)
3. SAT or ACT scores
4. Personal Statement (Online portfolio)
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. Extra-curricular Activities
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

21. What am I looking for?
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

22. What am I looking for?
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

23. What am I looking for?
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

24. What am I looking for?
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

25. Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Colgate's own entrepreneurship
program is distinctive in the extraordinary
level of mentoring from our alumni and
parents. Thought Into Action seems
like a natural next step for a student in
your program."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

26. Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Absolutely. The focus on
interdisciplinary work, experiential
learning, and internships are all
academic opportunities that they will
encounter here at CU Boulder."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

27. Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Absolutely. Lots of talk of
social entrepreneurship
and innovation."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

28. Are the IA students a good fit for your unWivHerYsity?
"Based on the interdisciplinary and project-based
nature of the programs presented, it
seems likely that Innovation Academy
students will be inspired by Drexel
University's commitment to research,
innovation, entrepreneurship and hands-on
experience through the Drexel Co-op,
one of the most respected cooperative
education programs in the United States."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

29. WHY
Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Absolutely. We value an
entrepreneurial spirit and foster it here.
We value students thinking outside
the norm and who can appreciate a
diverse, challenging or fast-paced
environment."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

30. WHY
Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Considering KU's mission of lifting students
and society by educating leaders, building
healthy communities, and making discoveries
that change the world, the students from the
Innovation Academy seem to be a strong fit
for our institution. Particularly for
scholarships, we look for students who
will become leaders on our campus."
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

31. WHY
Are the IA students a good fit for your university?
"Yes, because we have very similar
ideas of interdisciplinary and hands-on
learning, our goal is to cultivate
students who are 'engaged minds,
inspired leaders, and global citizens.’ "
Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: University

32. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: How to Apply

34. Roosevelt Innovation Academy
Strategy: How to Apply
Deadline to apply:
November 14th

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