Letter from Our Executive Director

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Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to Indiana Gateway Alternative School (INGAS), a statewide virtual school program that uses innovative technology and a rich curriculum from K12!

Once you begin at INGAS, you enroll in more than a school program. Walking through our virtual doors, you will immediately see a program devoted to each individual student and what they need to earn their high school diploma. Our virtual academy has designed educational supports that both enhance the learning experience and provide each student with strategies and techniques to help meet their unique needs.

At INGAS, we believe every student can thrive when given the opportunity. We believe in thinking differently, inspiring students, and partnering with our community. We do this by lifting students to higher standards and providing tools for success.

We are honored to partner with your family in your child’s education.

On behalf of The Digital Dragons, welcome to INGAS!

Sincerely,

Dr. James Callane | Executive Director

INGAS Digital Dragon Highlights

  • Our career and college prep program offers career-focused electives for grades 9–12 with Next Level Programs of Study aligned to Indiana’s GPS (Graduates Prepared to Succeed) Dashboard. NLPS Pathways enrolling now through 11th grade (All Ivy Tech Dual Credit): Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Arts, AV Tech & Communication; Criminal Justice; Education & Training; Health Sciences; Hospitality & Tourism; and Information Technology.
  • Statewide dual enrollment with Ivy Tech Community College for students who qualify to attend hands-on career and technical education programs on campus (discounted Ivy Tech tuition per credit hour through INGAS).
  • Dual credit opportunities to earn Indiana College Core 30, vocational and industry-recognized certifications, and associate’s degree through Ivy Tech and other colleges in Indiana.
  • Access to industry experts, job shadowing, and networking. Preparation for industry-recognized certification exams and personalized career coaching for juniors and seniors.
  • A wide variety of student-led clubs, organizations, and organized e-sports teams competing against other schools in Rocket League, Fortnight, Super Smash Bros., League of Legends, Valorant, and Overwatch. There are plans to add iRacing and Drone Racing League teams.
  • INGAS, in conjunction with the Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, works with Employ Indy and Ascend Indiana experts to provide our students with Work Base Learning job shadows, apprenticeships, and internships.
  • We provide high-quality data-informed instruction that responds in real-time to the needs of our students, including a credit recovery program for students who qualify and a June summer school session.
  • K–12 school-based social activities planned around the state throughout the school year (i.e., trips to zoos, museums, parks, bowling, gaming events) and college and employer visits and tours throughout the state.
  • We are a public school with no tuition. All INGAS teachers are licensed Indiana teachers, with more than 50% of our teaching staff having master’s degrees.