Gem Prep Nampa

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Gem Prep Nampa was nominated

Gem is exploring an academic model that can act as a proof point for re-imaging education in rural communities with limited access to high-quality teachers. Gem is uniquely positioned to build on the infrastructure and learnings from operating a high-performing virtual charter (I-DEA) to create a new approach for serving students in talent-light environments and lower per pupil funding., The world is changing rapidly and effective education keeps pace with the challenges and advancements students will meet in the real world. Our passion is to provide students a transformational education giving them the knowledge, characteristics, competencies and mindsets for success in college and the next generation workplace.

Student experience design

Gem Prep: Nampa focuses on developing strong academics, competencies, and in providing experiences that allow students to have a strong foundation for success in college and in their eventual careers. Part of this experience is taking college level courses while in high school in pursuit of an associate's degree by the time of high school graduation.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Student Advisories	5+ years
Competency Framework	5+ years
Early College High School	5+ years
Multi-age Classrooms	5+ years
Students Access Their Own Data	5+ years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Blended Learning

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Extended Learning Opportunities

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

Individual Learning Paths

Peer To Peer Support

Student-led Goal Setting

Self-paced Learning

Tutoring

key reasons for innovating

Artifacts

How Idaho’s Gem Innovation Schools are keeping learning going during the COVID-19 shutdown Portrait/Profile of a Graduate Resource 2023 - 1 To Reopen, America Needs Laboratory Schools Overall Results