WE OFFER: Full Band • Jazz Band • Rock Band • Choir (both Audition and Non-audition) • Orchestra • General Music • Guitar • Spanish • Visual Arts • Media Technology • Physical Education • Special Education • Middle Grades Athletic Program • Student Leadership • AVID (Grades 6-8) • Autism Program
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Hale and Field together comprise one school on two campuses with grades K-4 at Hale, and 5-8 at Field
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Highly motivated staff, experienced in working with diverse students, challenge each child's individual needs
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21st century technology to maximize teaching and student achievement
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Participation in annual Spelling Bee, History Day and Science Bowl Competition
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Award-winning choir; band and orchestra; partnership with Minnesota Orchestra
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Active PTA, Site Council and Hale-Field Foundation
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Advancement Via Individual Determination
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Student Council Government
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GEMS and GISE program
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Top-ranking middle school athletic teams
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Building on a solid foundation, Hale/Field continues a strong emphasis on academics. We offer a comprehensive core curriculum in language arts, math, science and social studies. We require basic enrichment skills time for our students to further strengthen reading and math skills. Our elective opportunities include visual, vocal and instrumental arts, Spanish, media technology and physical education. Other components incorporated into our program include advisory, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), special education support as well as the citywide autism program.
EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Minneapolis Kids School Age Care program for students in grades 5-6, academic support programs, After-school tutorial services in math and reading, Athletic program, Science Bowl, Student Council, Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS), Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE).