Academic Support

Your high school story has just begun

Freshman year is all about the adjustment to a high school environment and our Academic Advising team is dedicated to helping freshmen thrive in a more academically challenging environment.

Academic Advising: Our counselors meet with students after registration to empower students to create personally challenging schedules that work toward meeting all graduation requirements.

PSAT 8/9: All freshmen take the PSAT 8/9 at IWA in October. The PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT in a way that makes sense for eighth and ninth graders. It measures what you’re already learning, gives you practice for the PSAT and lets you know where you might need to improve. Check out our standardized testing page to learn more about standardized tests.

Your Story contuniues

Our Academic Advising team is here to support your overall academic, social and emotional health.

Sophomore year is your chance to really get involved in the IWA community and embrace the IWA sisterhood. Here are some of the resources and events that you can expect in your second year: 

Academic Advising: Our counselors meet with students and parents/guardians in the spring semester to empower students to create personally challenging schedules that work toward meeting all graduation requirements.

PSAT: All Sophomores take the PSAT at IWA in October. This gives students the opportunity to practice taking standardized tests and prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT. Check out our standardized testing page to learn more about standardized tests.

Ensure your Academic Success

With AP exams, standardized tests and the college application process in the near future, IWA’s Academic Advising team works closely with you to ensure your academic success.

Junior year is your time to leverage your academic experiences and unique strengths as a bold authentic, servant leader. Here are some of the resources and events that you can expect in your third year: 

Academic Advising: Our counselors meet with students in the Spring Semester to empower students to create personally challenging schedules that work toward meeting all graduation requirements.

Standardized Testing: All Juniors take the PSAT/NMSQT at IWA in October which serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Many juniors participate in SAT/ACT test prep during the fall semester, including a diagnostic exam to determine which exam is best suited for each student. Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT and ACT in the spring of junior year and again in the summer or fall of senior year. During the Spring Semester, IWA offers the SAT on-site during a school day. To learn more about standardized tests and how to register, visit our standardized testing page.

AP Exams: Juniors in AP courses sit for AP exams in May.

Junior College Planning Night: Please join us for Junior College Planning Night in September and March! This night is primarily for juniors and their parents, but all students from all grades are welcome. This evening will examine the steps involved in the college application process and how students can best prepare to submit the strongest possible application. If you have any questions or need any extra information, please reach out to Dr. Talia Pennington-Dorsey.

College Counseling: Our College Counseling Department offers a series of college workshops throughout the school year about creating a college list, visiting colleges, creating a polished resume, utilizing Naviance, writing college essays, etc.

Your last year at iwa

With college in the not-too-distant future, your last year at IWA is all about equipping you with the tools you need to confidently articulate your story.

Our Academic Advisors and College Counselor work closely with you as you navigate the college application process. Here are some of the resources and events that you can expect in your final year: 

Academic and College Advising: The college counselor meets with students in the Fall to review their senior schedule and transcript to ensure all graduation requirements are met or are in progress. Students prepare and submit college applications through Naviance.

Senior Parent Night: IWA offers an evening for senior parents on the college application process, including Financial Aid 101.

AP Exams: Seniors in AP courses sit for AP exams in May.

Senior Launch: IWA hosts a “Senior Launch” for seniors and their parents. This event is educational and helpful in preparing senior students and their parents for the changes that come with transitioning from high school to college. There is also a roundtable discussion with conversation about launching into young adulthood.