Academic excellence
Official Youth Academy of Villarreal CF
ACCREDITED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
& APPROVED BY THE INDIANA BOARD OF EDUCATION
IMPORTANT STEPS FOR ADMISSIOn
- A student or parent may inquire through the website or contact the school directly at +1 (574) 402-0100
- Director Hunt or Principal Griffey will schedule a tour of school; for international students, this may vary
- The parent/guardian will then fill out our enrollment and financial aid forms
- ISAA will then request transcripts to determine class placement
Tuition
Parents/Guardians from Indiana must apply for the Indiana School Choice Scholarship to qualify for the following scholarships:
- ISAA uses a sliding scale of 10% of annual household income to determine tuition
- ISAA may offer additional scholarships in addition to said sliding scale
- ISAA’s tuition prior to the sliding scale is $29,900
Administration
Ethan Hunt Founder & CEO
Masters in Sport Management, Johan Cruyff Institute & the Autonomous University of Barcelona; BA Sport Management, Bethel University, cum laude.
Director Hunt has obtained his National Coaching Diploma from United Soccer Coaches, has completed Sports Management Worldwide’s “Soccer Management and Scouting” & “Soccer Analytics” courses, and is CPR certified. Ethan was Bethel University’s Kinesiology Student of the Year in 2017-18 and Bethel University’s Servant-Leader of the Year in 2018-19. Director Hunt was awarded St. Joseph County Citizen of the Year 2021.
MRS. Krista Griffey Executive director & Principal
Mrs. Krista Griffey joined ISAA in January 2022. She started off in organizational management at ISAA, rapidly promoting to administration, and now principal. Krista led ISAA’s successful petition for accreditation to the Indiana Board of Education, is lead administrator on academic and behavioral matters, and assists in ISAA event planning. Krista is married to her wonderful husband, Scoby, and resides in Mishawaka, IN.
Mrs. Sandra Ponce de Leon Senior vice Presient & spanish/art instructor
Mrs. Sandra Ponce de Leon joined ISAA in August 2021 (founding). She has her associate’s degree in Graphic Communication from Universitad Autonoma Metropolitana (Metropolitan Autonomous University) in Mexico City, Mexico. Sandra has over 25 years of Spanish teaching experience. At ISAA, Sandra also helps in a multitude of other areas, including yearbook and admissions. Sandra is married to her wonderful husband, David, and resides in Granger, IN.
Teaching Staff
Mr. Neil bakshi Mathematics & Social Studies Instructor
Neil is a Senior Education major at IUSB, with a focus in History, Economics, Geography, & Government. Neil is also a math tutor at Mathnasium.
In his spare time, Neil enjoys watching history documentaries and football games, in equal measure.
MRS. JANET FARIAS SAT, ACT, and college & Careers instructor
MS Counseling & BS Education, Indiana University
Founder of JEMA Academics; over 25 years of academic advising experience
Mr. Santiago Retzloff Science & Statistics Instructor
Santiago graduated from Purdue University with his degree in Entomology.
Mr. Retzloff will be teaching science at ISAA, and is passionate about showing kids the wonders of the natural world.
prospective Diplomas offered by Isaa:
CORE 40 DIPLOMA: The standard high school diploma in Indiana, designed to prepare students for college and career opportunities. To earn a Core 40 Diploma, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits across various subjects. This includes 8 credits in English/Language Arts, covering literature, composition, and speech; 6 credits in Mathematics, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, with a math or quantitative reasoning course required each year of high school; 6 credits in Science, including Biology I, Chemistry I or Physics I, and any additional Core 40 science course; and 6 credits in Social Studies, which must include U.S. History, U.S. Government, Economics, and either World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World. Additionally, students must earn 5 directed elective credits in areas such as World Languages, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Education, along with 2 credits in Physical Education, 1 credit in Health and Wellness, and 6 general elective credits. Students are encouraged to pursue College and Career Pathway courses to align their electives with career and college preparation goals. In total, 40 state credits are required, though some schools may have additional local requirements. The Core 40 Diploma ensures students are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills for post-secondary success.
CORE 40 DIPLOMA WITH ACADEMIC HONORS: Is a distinguished high school diploma option in Indiana, designed for students who exceed the standard Core 40 curriculum requiring a minimum of 47 credits, which includes 8 credits in English/Language Arts, 6 credits in Mathematics, 6 credits in Science, 6 credits in Social Studies, 5 directed elective credits, 2 credits in Physical Education, 1 credit in Health and Wellness, and 6 general elective credits. Students pursuing the Academic Honors Diploma must complete at least 2 additional credits in Mathematics, achieve at least 6-8 credits in a World Language (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two different languages), and earn 2 Fine Arts credits. Furthermore, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and no semester grade can be below a “C-“. The Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma is designed to prepare students for the most competitive college programs and scholarship opportunities.
Students must also meet one of the following requirements:
Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT, with at least 560 in Math and 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Achieve a score of 26 or higher on the ACT, including the Writing section
Earn 4 credits in International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and exams
Earn 6 Advanced Placement (AP) credits with corresponding exam scores of 3 or higher
Complete a combination of dual credit, AP, or equivalent college-prep coursework amounting to 6 credits
Grading Scale:
GRADE
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
PERCENTAGE
97 – 100%
93 – 96%
90 – 92%
87 – 89%
83 – 86%
80 – 82%
77 – 79%
73 – 76%
70 – 72%
67 – 69%
63 – 66%
60 – 62%
Below 60%
GPA UNWEIGHTED STANDARD
4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
GPA WEIGHTED AP/HONORS
5.0
5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0.0
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
ISAA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based upon race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, per the Revenue Procedure 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, as modified by Revenue Procedure 2019-22, I.R.B. 1260.