Get to Know Our School

The Step Ahead Academy teaches two years of curriculum in one calendar year providing the opportunity for our students to complete two grade levels in one school year with the exception of 8th grade. All 8th grade students have the opportunity to earn high school credits.

Location:

9501 E. 36th Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46235

Telephone:

317.226.2070

School Hours:

  • Office Opens: 6:30am
  • Breakfast: 7:00am
  • Classes Begin: 7:20am
  • Dismissal: 2:10pm
  • Office Close: 4:00pm

Families who are interested in attending our school can contact their currently assigned school’s counselor or social worker to request an application. You can also contact us at 317.226.2070 for further information.

This is not a program designed for students with major behavior issues. The program is focused on student achievement and character development for each student admitted into the Academy. We want to stress the unique opportunity this provides for each of our students. However, it is not guaranteed that all of our students will be double promoted. It will take focus, determination and a willingness to learn from both our students and parents for the program to work for you.

  • Angela Denman: Step Ahead Coordinator
    • denmana@myips.org
  • Jenell Dent: Science Teacher
    • dentj@myips.org
  • Lora Elliott: Math Teacher
    • elliottl@myips.org
  • Nicole Sarkas: Art Teacher
    • sarkasn@myips.org
  • Candace Stapinski: Counselor
    • stapinsc@myips.org

Daily Calendar

News & Announcements

stepaheadipsStep Ahead Academy@stepaheadips·
7 Jan 2019

Bullies don't wrap presents!!!

#kindnesschallenge
#bullyproofchallenge
#stepaheadips

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stepaheadipsStep Ahead Academy@stepaheadips·
7 Jan 2019

#kindnesschallenge
#bullyproofchallenge
#stepaheadips

Every student went home with gifts!!!!!

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stepaheadipsStep Ahead Academy@stepaheadips·
7 Jan 2019

We hope everyone had a great break and we will see you tomorrow!
Before break, Step Ahead was spreading Kindness and Love for the Holidays!!
Bullies don't wrap presents!!!

#bullyproofchallenge
#stepaheadips

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stepaheadipsStep Ahead Academy@stepaheadips·
7 Jan 2019

We hope everyone had a great break and we will see you tomorrow!
Before break, Step Ahead was spreading Kindness and Love for the Holidays!!
Bullies don't wrap presents!!!

#kindnesschallenge
#bullyproofchallenge
#stepaheadips

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Title IX Reporting

Complaints or reports alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, or gender discrimination, including sexual orientation or gender identity, involving an IPS student,  employee, or person affiliated with IPS should be immediately reported to the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@myips.org.

Complaints or reports may be made anonymously but no disciplinary action will be taken against an alleged aggressor solely on the basis of an anonymous report.

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