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Green Central Community

3416 4th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Grades: Pre-K-8
Principal: Catalina Salas
Enrollment: 617
Hours: 8:05 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Phone: 612.668.3730
Fax: 612.668.3740
Email: Catalina.Salas@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: green.mpls.k12.mn.us

WE OFFER: All-day Kindergarten • High Five • Band • Choir • English Learner and World Language Programs • Family Involvement Liaison • Visual Art • Parent-involved Leadership • Special Education and DCD (Developmental Cognitive Delay) Programs • Student Council • Visual Arts • Interdisciplinary Learning Opportunities • Family Involvement Liaison

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Dual Developmental Language site: Spanish
• Responsive Classroom and Second Step site (morning meetings, advisories, community building, anti-bullying)
• Spanish as a World Language for Pre-K-8 students
• Students are active in academic competitions: Science Fair, Spelling Bee, History Day
• Local artists from Mural Works will work with students to create original murals
• Mac and PC computer labs (total of 4 labs), in addition to iPad and laptop carts
• Monthly family nights celebrating culture, academics, and student performances
• Middle grades students attend annual field trip to Base Camp with the purpose of team-building and leadership training
• Southside Family Clinic located within the school building provides medical services to the community
• Partnerships with local colleges and universities: Metro State University, University of St. Thomas , Augsburg College, University of Minnesota
• Intermediate students attend annual week long field trip to StarBase with the purpose of experiencing authentic math and science
• Students are supported through additional academic tutoring: AmeriCorps, MN Reading Corps


EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Arts, Community Education, Athletics, Student Council, Newspaper (Green Pages), and a variety of educational and recreational after-school classes.

What we look like
Student Race School District
Native American 5% 4%
African American 23% 34%
Asian American 3% 7%
Hispanic American 63% 20%
White American 6% 34%

Students School District
Receive ELL Services 60% 25%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 95% 64%
Receive Special Education Services 17% 13%

For more information, see the School Progress Report
School Summary
All Minneapolis Public Schools (K-8)
  • K - 8 Schools
English Language Learner Programs
  • English as a Second Language - General
  • Spanish
Academic Opportunities
  • Arts
  • English Language Learner Program
  • History Day
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum
  • Physical Education
  • Reading/Literacy Grant Recipient
  • Service Learning
  • Support Math
  • Visual Arts
  • World Languages
After-school Activities
  • African Drumming and Dance
  • Art Club
  • Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES)
  • Community Education Classes
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Latino Club
  • Reading Classes
  • School newspaper
  • Scout Program
  • Sports
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook
Extra-curricular Activities
  • Band/Instrumental Music
  • Choir
  • Music
  • School Newspaper
  • Science Fair
  • Student Council
  • Middle School Sports
World Languages
  • Spanish
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
  • High Five
Kindergarten Options
  • All Day Kindergarten
  • Guaranteed All Day Kindergarten
Family and Student Support
  • Family Involvement Program
  • Family Resource Center
  • Home Visits
  • Individual Learning Plans
  • Family Fun/Learning Nights
  • Parent Involvement Leadership
  • Site Council
  • Student Leadership
School Information
  • Computer Lab(s)
  • Internet Connection in Every Classroom
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Science Lab
  • Promethean Boards in Every Classroom
  • Audio Enhancement System