WE OFFER: All-day Kindergarten • High Five (AM and PM) • Extended Learning (3:15-5:15 p.m.) • Gifted/Talented Program • Health • Music • Visual Arts • School Uniforms

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Our Safety Nets extended learning day program is focused on the unique needs of every student.

• Rigorous instruction at all grade levels by highly qualified teachers
• Balanced Literacy Program that includes a strong core curriculum focused on improving vocabulary and comprehension
• Students have meaningful homework; curriculum that asks your child to take his/her learning to a deeper level of understanding
• One-to-one and small-group settings support and accelerate student academic growth and achievement in reading
• Technology integration provides computers in each classroom and Promethean Boards in most classrooms.
• Assessment for all students in grades K-8 to provide targeted instruction
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college preparatory program for middle grade students
• As the only African American Male Initiative (AAMI) Program in the nation, we focus on addressing the achievement gap, and specific issues/concerns that impact the success of African American male students.
• Support services encourage students to participate in positive school-wide activities that build school community, promote self-esteem and skills to make healthy choices
• Mentoring Cafe (students needing additional adult support and attention are provided an adult mentor in the building)
• Algebra (small-group acceleration opportunity);ST (Spatial Temporal) math for students in grades 4-5; Calendar Math Supplemental Math program for students in grades K-5
• Extensive community support and volunteering programs: Assistance League of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Sanctuary CDC Partnership, Experience Corps volunteers, YWCA, Learning Disability Association tutors, Americorps volunteers,AVID, Cleveland Neighborhood Association, Minnesota Reading Corp volunteers.
• Ongoing family involvement activities; Connecting Parents to Educational Opportunities (CPEO); Family Night Activities/Dinner (showcasing student work, celebrating our school community, etc.)
• Visual arts and music programming

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Interdisciplinary teams have teachers from each of the four core disciplines: science, math, English language arts and social studies. Every student has a small advisory class with teachers who act as student mentors/advocates and primary contact for parents. Students meet with their advisor each day.

We have students who participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) for grade 6-8 students. The AVID system works to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. It has a proven track record for bringing out the best in students and in closing the achievement gap. The AVID program consists of an elective class and college tutors that support rigorous thinking and learning. We are proud to have the distinction of offering the ONLY AVID African American Male Initiative program for K-8 middle grades students in the Nation!

EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Academic program, Extended-Day Exploration that includes a Lego Leagues - STEMS, GEMS program and other rigorous enriching educational clubs and classes. We are also a Community Education site offering adult evening classes and programs.