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Olson Middle

1607 - 51st Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55430

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Grades: 6-8
Principal: Karon Cunningham
Enrollment: 318
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 612.668.1640
Fax: 612.668.1650
Email: Karon.Cunningham@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: olson.mpls.k12.mn.us/

WE OFFER: Band • AVID • Gateway to Technology/Project Lead The Way • Cargill eMentoring • 3 year looping to provide stability and develop relationships. - 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:

  • Three computer labs for reading/math support
  • Read 180 - developmental reading program
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
  • PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports)
  • Active Parent Team
  • Cargill E-mentoring program
  • Project Lead the Way Technology and Computer Design Programming
  • Two Reading Specialists (small group instruction)
  • Two Math Specialists (small group instruction)
  • Theater
  • Band
  • Visual Arts

EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Athletics: (football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball), swimming, music, student council, team academic assistance to students, book club, on-line math, Boys & Girls Club.
What we look like
Student Race School District
Native American 4% 4%
African American 69% 34%
Asian American 17% 7%
Hispanic American 3% 20%
White American 8% 34%

Students School District
Receive ELL Services 12% 25%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 93% 64%
Receive Special Education Services 27% 13%

For more information, see the School Progress Report
School Summary
All Minneapolis Public Schools (K-8)
  • Middle Schools
English Language Learner Programs
  • Hmong
Academic Opportunities
  • Arts
  • English Language Learner Program
  • Gifted and Talented Program
  • History Day
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum
  • Media Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Service Learning
  • Support Math
  • Visual Arts
After-school Activities
  • Beacons
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Hmong Tutoring
  • Lego League Robotics
  • Math Masters/Math Counts
  • Media/Technology
  • Reading Classes
  • Sports
  • Tutoring
  • Youth in Government
Extra-curricular Activities
  • Band/Instrumental Music
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Student Council
  • Swimming
  • Theatre/Performing Arts
  • Gateway to Technology
  • Robotics
  • Middle School Sports
Family and Student Support
  • Home Visits
  • Individual Learning Plans
  • Family Fun/Learning Nights
  • Parent Involvement Leadership
  • Peer Mediation
  • Restorative Justice Circles and Mediation
  • Site Council
  • Student Leadership
  • Tutoring
School Information
  • Computer Lab(s)
  • Internet Connection in Every Classroom
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Science Lab
  • School Uniforms Required
  • Promethean Boards in Every Classroom
  • Audio Enhancement System