MAGNET FOCUS: Through open learning philosophy, students learn to make positive choices and are motivated to become independent, life-long learners through hands-on, community-centered and activity-based learning.
WE OFFER: All-day Kindergarten • Instrumental Music • English Learner (EL) Program • Family Involvement Liaison • Parent-involved Leadership • Community Education and Area Learning Center Classes • Special Education • ASD • Gifted/ Talent Development • PRESS (Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Multi-age classrooms
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Active parent leadership and classroom involvement
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Class web pages
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Marcy Arts Partnership funds artist residencies in all classrooms every year
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Partnerships with University of Minnesota and Augsburg College
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Reading Corp and Math Corp tutors
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Instrumental music including band, orchestra and rock band
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Project Success
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Children's Theatre collaboration
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Responsive Classroom
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International Peace Site
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Weekly school newsletter by e-mail or hard copy
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Specialists in music, art, graphic design, physical education, science, math and media technology
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Curriculum nights for families
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Community Fall Carnival, Spring Family Dinner, Family Movie Nights
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Student Council
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Two computer labs, lap top carts, iPad carts, computers in classrooms and Promethean Boards in classrooms
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Art Adventure in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Everybody Wins
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Enrichment Option Classes for all students twice a year
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Big Buddy/Little Buddy classroom partnerships
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Portfolio Events for students to share their work with families
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Gay/ Straight Alliance for students in grades 5-8
EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Minneapolis Kids Childcare, community education and ALC classes, Lego League, Chess Club, Math Club, Stock Market Club, Music classes, Knowledge Bowl team, Middle School Athletics, Yearbook Staff, Musical for students in grades 6-8, Homework Help.