Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We offer grades TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through 5th Grade
We currently offer a Bus Route that covers most of our coverage area, a shuttle for special pick-ups, and we also partner with HopSkipDrive! There are many ways to assist you in getting your child(ren) to our school! For more information, please contact the school office at 818.456.4590
For Kindergarten, our targeted ratio is 24:1, and for grades 1 – 5, our targeted ratio is 29:1.
Students are asked to wear their blue Ingenium polos every day that they attend class, but it is a dress code policy and not a uniform policy — which is not the same in terms of expectation or enforcement. These polos help maintain children’s focus on their education and contributes to their safety during the school day. Information about uniform choices and where to purchase them is included in your student’s complete admissions packet.
We are participating in the federally assisted National School Lunch Program. This program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. A School Breakfast Program is offered as well. Additional information about these programs is available to our enrolled students, and menus are updated monthly.
The first step is to call or e-mail your child’s teacher. If you continue to have concerns, you may contact the parent liaison, principal, or assistant principal. It is important to prearrange a time to see your child’s teacher or an administrator.
You can initiate this process by filling out a Parent Concern form in the Main Office.
Please see our Parent-Student Handbook provided to all enrolled students’ families.
ICS and Teachers regularly communicate learning objectives and progress in various ways. The best way to stay up to date is to download the Parent Square application to your phone or other device. You can also email your teacher directly with inquiries.
Please remember that every teacher has their own unique instructional style, but all classes at ICS are centered around the Ingenium Learning System instructional model. All instruction is based on the California State Framework requirements. These standards are the foundation of our curricular presentations.
Yes, a variety of field trip opportunities are offered. There will be no charge unless a student makes personal purchases.
We welcome volunteers and will request help at various times throughout the school year. Please contact the school or our parent liaison for more information on current volunteer opportunities. The Parent Engagement Club is also an active part of Ingenium Charter School.