WE OFFER: Band • AVID • Gateway to Technology/Project Lead The Way • Cargill eMentoring • Ramp Up to Readiness - College Prep Program • ELL Program: Hmong • Parent-involved leadership • Student Council • After-school Programming • Boys and Girls Club Beacons • Computer Labs • Heated Swimming Pool • Athletics • Project Success • School Uniforms
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Commitment to the Institute For Learning - Principles of Learning
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Three computer labs for reading/math support
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Read 180 - developmental reading program
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
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PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports)
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Active Parent Team
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Cargill E-mentoring program
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Project Lead the Way Technology and Computer Design Programming
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Two Reading Specialists (small group instruction)
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Two Math Specialists (small group instruction)
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Spanish
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Band
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Olson Middle School is a Professional Practice School. Students wear uniforms to reinforce the professional practice atmosphere. Students loop and stay with the same teachers one year to the next. High rigor core subjects are English, math, algebra, social studies and science. Students rotate through electives: physical education, Project Lead The Way, art, READ 180, music, swimming, and Spanish. All students have a daily reading class at the start of each day. Our halls are orderly because there are no bells and students move with their teachers from class to class. We encourage active parent participation in student learning.
EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Athletics: (football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball), swimming, music, student council, chess club, team academic assistance to students, glee club, Math Mania, book club, on-line math, Boys & Girls Club.