We bring an authentic classical curriculum to our community.

Ivywood Classical Academy is a K-11* tuition-free public school academy that educates students using the virtues-based, content-rich, classical education tradition.

The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes education in the humanities, sciences, and arts and integrates the Latin language to promote depth in learning.
*We are adding 12th Grade in the upcoming school year

At Ivywood, your child is our priority. We treat each child as an individual and are vested in their success. At Ivywood, we are family.

Our Teachers

At Ivywood, our amazing teachers inspire the love of learning in your child! Our culture is built on mutual respect, trust, and heart. It is a community that is inviting, welcoming, and a joyous place to be. Students at every age practice critical thinking and actively engage in learning through the socratic teaching method. At Ivywood, teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child. Students at Ivywood thrive within the school’s high expectations, and parents are actively engaged, providing a positive learning experience for each child. Classical education embraces the concept of educating the whole child and the notion that children are more than their standardized test scores. In addition to rigorous academics, students explore creative outlets in in art and music contributing to their development as well-rounded individuals.

10 Reasons to Choose Classical Education for Your Child

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Supported to become flourishing human beings.
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Nurtured in a safe learning environment that instills virtues.
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Trained in self-governance.
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Equipped with the wisdom and understanding of the Western tradition.
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Gifted a classical education that shows them how to excel in word and deed.
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Encouraged to observe the world around them in context of what they are being taught.
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Challenged academically and inspired by beauty.
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Supported by a devoted faculty.
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Taught history through primary documents to know how to live virtuously and serve their country.
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Introduced to the Latin language which will improve reading comprehension, bolster vocabulary, and enable them to understand the greatest written words of the Western tradition.

School Calendar

Click below for the downloadable 2025 – 2026 school calendar.

First Day of School (1/2 Day) - September 2, 2025

Upcoming Board Meetings

All board meetings will be the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Ivywood Classical Academy.

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About Ivywood Classical Academy

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school academy that will educate students using the virtues-based, content-rich, classical education tradition.

Find Us

Hours

Monday—Thursday: 8:10AM – 3:10PMEarly Release Days (Fridays): 8:10AM – 1:10PM

Phone Number

(248) 207-1757

Hours

Monday—Thursday: 7:45AM – 2:45PM Early Release Days (Fridays): 7:45AM – 12:45PM

Phone Number

(248) 207-1757
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Lower Campus

Hours

Monday—Thursday: 8:10AM – 3:10PM

Early Release Days (Fridays): 8:10AM – 1:10PM

Phone Number

*Option 3 for Attendance
(248) 207-1757

Upper Campus

Hours

Monday—Thursday: 7:45AM – 2:45PM

Early Release Days (Fridays): 7:45AM – 12:45PM

Phone Number

*Option 3 for Attendance
(248) 207-1757

Parents may start dropping students off at 7:50 am. Doors open at 8:00 am, and there are three drop off options:

Option 1: Drop off at 7:50, a staff member will supervise students outside of the building until the door open.

Option 2: Park and walk to the entrance from 8:00 - 8:10. Parents may escort their children to the front or side doors.

Option 3: Utilize the car loop from 7:50 - 8:09

Ivywood utilizes a staggered dismissal. All parents must park and enter through the main entrance. All designated pick-up people must present their ICA identification barcode which will be scanned by an ICA employee prior to gaining entrance to the building. Students are dismissed directly from classrooms.