We provide POWERFUL possibilities
Whether you already know your career goals or are exploring new paths, IDEA PCS offers strong and smart options for pursuing exciting, real-world opportunities. Our triangular approach to success includes:
- Rigorous ACADEMICS designed to prepare students for college
- Innovative, hands-on technology and vocational training for practical knowledge or pursuit of a career in TECHNOLOGY or TRADES
- Leadership, discipline, and structure of JROTC for character development and enrichment or to prepare for a career in MILITARY service
Whatever your path, you’ll be learning in a modern, up-to-date environment using the right tools and materials in our state-of-the-art facilities. IDEA’s campus includes:
- 300 modern computer workstations
- New textbooks
- Introductory and advanced AutoCAD
- 3-D printer
- New health and wellness center
- New science labs
- Interactive Smartboards
- New gym and athletic facilities
- Technology-rich classrooms
Blog: Stories from Behind the Shield
Monday, June 17, 2013 | From IDEA PCS
It’s Not Too Early to Think About College Scholarships
Are you a rising senior or the parent of a rising senior? It’s not too early to start thinking about college scholarships. The College Info Center (CIC) is located in Room 324 of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library and contains an extensive collection of print and electronic resources on college, career and financial READ MORE »
Friday, June 14, 2013 | From IDEA PCS
Enroll Your Student Before the End of the Year
Parents, if you have not already enrolled your student for next year, there is still time to get enrollment done before the end of the school year. Check with a teacher or the office for more information.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | From IDEA PCS
Graduation is Only Three Days Away
IDEA is looking forward to celebrating the senior class’ achievements at its 15th annual commencement! The graduation ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14. It will be held at the Queen Anne Auditorium at Prince George’s Community College in Landover, Maryland. Each student can invite 14 people to attend.
Monday, June 10, 2013 | From IDEA PCS
First Annual Staff-Versus-Student Basketball Game Fun for All
The first annual staff-versus-students basketball game took place on June 7. School staff played against the varsity girls and boys teams. Teacher Julianna Taylor reports that “both sides played hard and well and had a lot of cheering support from students in grades 9 through 12 who came to watch. The staff team won by READ MORE »
Friday, June 7, 2013 | From IDEA PCS
IDEA Welcomes Its New Development Director
Please welcome IDEA’s new director of development, Joseph Green, to the staff! He comes to IDEA after serving as the director of institutional giving at The Ellington Fund for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Mr. Green is looking forward to serving in a leadership role that will enable him to build the development READ MORE »
WORD OF THE WEEK
Scintillate (sin’təlat’)
To give off sparks; flash; sparkle; to sparkle intellectually; be brilliant and witty; twinkle. Her gown was so lovely and her conversation so witty that she fairly scintillated at the social gathering.
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