IDFA will be registered with the NC Division of Non-Public Education and meets all NC standards for NC private schools

IDFA will be a member of the NC Christian School Association (NCCSA)

IDFA has an extremely low student to teacher ratio (1 teacher to 6 students – If there are more than 6 students but not enough to make another class an assistant will be added until multiple classes can be formed.)

Teachers have at least a bachelor’s degree in Education and/or a bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in their field of study

The curriculum is tailored for each individual student. Students are given the opportunity to utilize curriculum on their present ability level. Some students may need an advanced grade level curriculum in ELA but a modified (easier) grade level curriculum for mathematics. Students will take placement tests to determine where they are currently performing before the curriculum is ordered

AI diagnostic software will be used as a tool to guide teacher instruction in the small group and one-on-one sessions

Students will have multiple pathway options in high school at IDFA. Optional Pathways in 9th-12th grades include: NC Career and College Promise - students may earn college credits (leads to NC High School Diploma with college credits and/or an Associate’s College Degree through dual enrollment at CCC&TI), Future Ready Course of Study (NC High School Diploma), Occupational Course of Study (NC High School Diploma), or an Extended Course of Study (leads to a certificate of completion)

IDFA will have individualized teaching methods which focus on the child’s learning style – kinesthetic, visual, auditory, tactile, or a combination of these

Students will use paper and pencil recording sheets for parents to view and textbooks for reference

Hybrid instruction will be given through online learning, one-on-one instruction, and small group lessons

IDFA will use scripture-based curriculum - Bob Jones University Press– website– https://www.bjupress.com

• BJU 4 Main Highlights of BJU Press Curricula as stated on their website: “Biblical worldview shaping is at the heart of all BJU Press materials. As students explore the world around them, the Bible’s narrative of Creation, Fall, and Redemption should be their framework for understanding. BJU Press materials lead students to view the subjects through the lens of biblical teaching.

• Active Learning – Education involves both head and heart. BJU Press wants to shape students’ thinking in the academic subjects in a way that is active and not passive. Active learning is an engaging learning experience that invites students to connect with appropriate content and apply knowledge and skills in memorable ways.

• Critical Thinking – Analysis, evaluation, and creation are the critical thinking skills, skills that are essential to 21st century learning. BJU Press wants to equip parents with resources to teach students not just what to think but how to think so that students can discover the joy of learning.

• Educational Technology - Education in the 21 st  century requires the infusion of technology for students to use in the learning experience. BJU Press offers a variety of digital resources crafted to complement our printed resources enhance and encourage optimal student learning.” (BJUPress -https://www.bjupress.com)

Students will have weekly enhancement courses – PE, Art, Music, and Spanish

Learning will also occur outside of the IDFA classroom. Students will go outside for recess and have multiple breaks when needed. Field trips will be scheduled throughout the year as well as service projects and an optional Life Skills course given on scheduled Fridays. The life skills course will teach about budgeting (balancing a checkbook, insurance, taxes, etc.), changing a tire, cooking, tying a tie, fire and community safety, sewing, laundry, cleaning, healthy habits, interviewing skills, public speaking, etc.)