@beachgirl12345 What did you find out? My daughter is in the same situation. We thought the Innovation Academy was a complimentary program similar to an honors program. We did not realized she would essentially be segregated from the regular student population. Not being on campus fall semester is a huge disadvantage, especially freshman year. I was under the assumption that if she is accepted to the IA she could turn it down and attend as a regular student in the Fall. That is the case for a lot of honors programs at other schools. It is not mandatory if you get accepted. She is also currently a high school senior and is expecting a decision on February 10th. Please let us know what you found out. Thanks.