Friendship Academy of the Arts
2600 E. 38 St. - Minneapolis, MN 55406
Ph: 612.879.6703
Fax 612.879.6707
Grades: K-6
Charter Management Org. Rep.: Nell Collier

Friendship Academy of the Arts (FAFA) infuses arts education to support academic excellence and high student achievement in all subject matters. FAFA believes that a variety of learning opportunities must be provided to students and geared towards real life preparation both within the school and the community. FAFA fosters a culture of high standards so that every student reaches his or her greatest potential. Program offerings include music, dance, theatre and visual arts.

Minnesota School of Science
3350 North 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Ph: 612.886.3225
Fax: 612.254.8765
Grades: K-8
Director: Mustafa Icel

The Minnesota School of Science (MSS) is a college preparatory public charter school, serving students in grades K-5 and will add one grade per year up to eighth grade. The program implements a proven, successful educational model created by Concept Schools. Please contact the school directly to learn about transportation options. Academically, the Minnesota School of Science employs a comprehensive support system that includes: one-on-one tutoring, pull-out programs, Saturday school programs, summer and winter camps and much more. Parents of MSS students have online access to the classroom records of their children, such as homework scores, current grades, attendance records and assessment results. MSS also offers many extracurricular opportunities, such as after-school clubs, field trips, cultural exchange programs, advanced study teams and athletics. The program will also employ a uniform policy for students. For more information, please visit our website or contact us via e-mail.