High School Academics
Mastering Today's Learning to Solidify a Strong Foundation for Tomorrow's Success
At Innovations, high school students build upon the strong academic foundations developed during the elementary and middle school years while exploring higher levels of creativity, leadership, research, technology integration, and hands-on learning experiences connected to future pathways.
Through instruction aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards, students engage in meaningful learning experiences designed to strengthen academic achievement, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and future readiness skills connected to college, career, military, and workforce opportunities after graduation.
Rigorous instruction from specialized content teachers, combined with opportunities for Dual Credit coursework through Innovations and the College of Southern Nevada, helps students develop confidence, responsibility, time management, collaboration, curiosity, and independence through teacher-led instruction, guided practice, student-driven learning, hands-on exploration, and technology-enhanced experiences.
We believe students thrive when they are challenged, supported, and inspired to progress at their own highest potential. We believe that high school students can reach new heights of leadership through group work, active listening, guiding others, researching answers to questions, and questioning to clarify understanding.
Preparing Students for Success Beyond Graduation
At Innovations, high school students are encouraged to explore future pathways while building academic knowledge, leadership abilities, communication skills, and confidence needed for success after graduation. Through rigorous coursework, meaningful learning experiences, leadership opportunities, technology integration, and real-world connections, students begin developing the skills necessary to thrive in college, careers, military service, entrepreneurship, and an ever-changing global society.
Students are encouraged to discover their strengths, interests, and goals while learning how academic achievement, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and innovation connect to future opportunities.
College & Career Readiness
Students participate in learning experiences designed to prepare them for post-secondary success through:
- Academic Planning & Goal Setting
- College & Career Exploration
- Research & Presentation Opportunities
- Time Management & Organizational Skill Development
- Communication & Collaboration Experiences
- Real-World Problem Solving Activities
Students are encouraged to develop independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy skills that support long-term success beyond high school.
Dual Credit Opportunities
Through partnerships with the College of Southern Nevada and other educational opportunities, eligible students in grades 11 and 12 may participate in dual credit coursework that allows them to earn both high school and college credits while still enrolled at Innovations.
Dual credit opportunities help students:
- Experience College Level Expectations
- Strengthen Academic Confidence
- Explore Future Academic Pathways
- Build College Readiness Skills
- Accelerate Progress Toward Future Goals
Leadership & Collaboration
Senior and Legacy Cadets are encouraged to strengthen leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and communication skills through classroom experiences, student activities, team projects, and school involvement opportunities.
Students are challenged to:
- Lead By Example
- Support & Encourage Others
- Contribute Positively to the School Community
- Demonstrate Responsibility & Professionalsim
- Strengthen Teamwork & Communication Skills
Innovation & Future-Ready Skills
Students engage in learning experiences that encourage creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, innovation, and responsible technology use. Through hands-on exploration, research, collaboration, and technology-supported learning, students continue developing future-ready skills aligned to an evolving workforce and global society.
Learning experiences may include:
- Technology Integrated Projects
- Digital Research & Media Creation
- Engineering & Design Challenges
- STEAM Exploration
- Communication & Presentation Experiences
- Collaborative Problem Solving Activities
Grade Level Identity
Students at all grade levels learn to grow and lead through exploration and knowledge development. Our grade level identities noted below explain the categories of learners while summarizing the characteristics of each learning and development phase.
Senior Cadets (Grades 9-11)
Senior Cadets build upon the leadership, academic, and collaboration skills developed during the Cadet years while preparing for future pathways beyond high school. Students strengthen independence, critical thinking, communication, innovation, and responsibility through rigorous coursework, leadership opportunities, career exploration, and real-world learning experiences.
As Senior Cadets grow academically and personally, they are encouraged to take ownership of their goals, challenge themselves through meaningful learning experiences, and begin shaping the pathways that connect to their future aspirations.
Legacy Cadets (Grade 12)
Legacy Cadets represent the culminating leadership phase of the Innovations' journey. These students are encouraged to model confidence, responsibility, mentorship, professionalism, and service while preparing for college, careers, military service, entrepreneurship, or other future pathways.
As the school's senior student leaders, Legacy Cadets are challenged to apply the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed throughout their educational journey to make meaningful contributions within the school community and beyond. Legacy Cadets are also encouraged to leave a positive impact through leadership, collaboration, innovation, mentorship, and personal growth while building the confidence and readiness needed for future success.
Academic Foundations & Graduation Readiness
At Innovations, high school students participate in credit-bearing courses aligned to Nevada's Graduation Requirements and the Nevada Academic Content Standards. Instruction is delivered using state-adopted curriculum and meaningful learning experiences designed to strengthen academic achievement, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and future readiness.
Students work toward earning the credits required for high school graduation while exploring opportunities connected to college, career, leadership, and workforce pathways. Our teachers, counselor, and support staff continuously monitor student progress and provide guidance to help students remain on track toward graduation and post-secondary success.
Scholarships
Innovations International is excited to provide additional information on scholarship opportunities for our high school students. Through the Public Education Foundation, students can apply for scholarships that are best suited for their needs and schools of interest in Nevada. If you would like more information, please visit thepef.org or schedule an appointment to meet with the high school counselor.