The long summer days are coming to an end, which can only mean one thing… it’s back-to-school season! 

We are thrilled to welcome all students for their first days of school in the 2024-25 school year. To our returning and new families, we are so excited to partner on ensuring your child receives a high-quality education that will put them on the path to success in college and beyond. 

As we are all gearing up for the new school year, it is important to ensure you have completed all the essentials before your child’s first day. Read on to learn about back-to-school essentials: 

Remember your child’s first day of school. 

Please review your region’s first day of school schedule here.

You may also find your campus start date by accessing our 2024-25 academic calendars.

Review uniform guides and supply lists. 

Get your child stepping into their first days of school with the right uniform attire by visiting our 2024-25 Uniform Guide.  

Check out our Back-to-School 2024 webpage to learn more about your campus’ school supply list.

Plan for Drop off/Pick Up Times. 

Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. and all instruction is over at 3:30 p.m. As the first week of school produces heavier traffic flow on campus, please plan accordingly. We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow your child to find their classroom before the morning bell rings. 

For the safety of all our IDEA students, we ask for families to drop off in their designated areas in front of the campus. Please follow the directional signage and our IDEA Staff will gladly assist your families during the process. 

IDEA is committed to continuously streamline and improve our pick-up and drop-off procedures during the first week of school. Long lines will decrease in the coming weeks as students begin extracurricular activities after school. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to exercise patience and arrive early if possible. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.   

Up–to–date Immunization Records.

All families must submit updated health records, including up-to-date immunization records. Students must be immunized or hold a current official exemption from the state. For more information regarding your child’s immunizations, contact your campus and speak with the Health Aide. 

For more information, please visit the Health Services page where you can access information regarding what immunizations your child needs for their state. 

Stay connected with your campus! 

• Social media: Get the latest news and information from your specific campus by following them on Facebook! 
• Easy to access contact phone number: For direct access to your campus receptionist, we encourage you to save the number and add it to your contact list. 
• Take pictures with your printables: Take pictures of your child’s first day of school and capture this exciting moment, we would love to see them! Use our printable signs for your snapshots and tag your campus and IDEA’s national social media pages for a chance to be featured on our channels.