Through all its programs, Ingrid B. Lacy provides a safe, nurturing, and positive atmosphere for children to become young adults.

The educational structure of Ingrid B. Lacy (IBL) is designed to provide for the unique needs of early adolescents. Sixth graders have their own wing of the school where each classroom of students stays together throughout the day. These students have two main teachers for language arts, math, social studies, and science; each a specialist in the area of math or language arts. The students remain in the same class when they attend courses taught by P.E. specialists at IBL. For their elective classes, they are mixed with other students from the sixth grade. This gradual transition from elementary school prepares them for the seventh and eighth grade, in which they experience a different teacher for each subject.

A demanding academic program includes advanced placement and intervention classes in math and language arts. Student test scores, previous report card grades, and teacher recommendations are used to determine the appropriate placement for each student. Elective classes include art, music, yearbook, peer helpers, leadership, Robotics, and foreign languages. GATE programming is also offered for advanced placement students. Sixth grade special activities include Greek Fest, and museum trips. Seventh graders can participate in two week-long study trips to Yosemite and Catalina Island. Eighth graders can visit Boston, New York City, or Washington, D.C.

*If you would like to sign up to take a tour of Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, please call Charlene Hilo at (650) 738-6665.