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Waite Park Community

1800 - 34th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Grades: Pre-K-5
Principal: Cynthia Mueller
Enrollment: 451
Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Phone: 612.668.1600
Fax: 612.668.1610
Email: cindy.mueller@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: waitepark.mpls.k12.mn.us/

WE OFFER: AM and PM Sessions of High Five • All-day Kindergarten • Vocal Music • Band • Visual Arts • Enrichment Art • Physical Education • Media and Technology Science • English Learner Program • Talent Development and Gifted Education Services • Special Education

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Academic success is built on a foundation of strong reading, comprehension and writing skills; staff is dedicated to promoting high achievement for all students in all subjects by emphasizing various aspects of the literary arts
  • Two computer labs
  • Staff trained in VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies)
  • Use of latest technology including Promethean Boards, document cameras and data projectors
  • Computers and Internet access in every classroom
  • Grade Level Special Events: Parent Day, Vocal Program, After-School Band Program for grades 4-5, Track and Field Day
  • Family events
  • Excellent parent involvement supported by: Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Site Leadership Council and bilingual staff members
  • Computer-assisted programs including ST (Spatial Temporal) Math, Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reader, Raz-Kids and ALEKS
  • Before and after-school childcare
  • Experienced nurturing staff


EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Academic support in reading, math, and science is offered through ALC. Recreational activities are offered through community education.

PATHWAY: Northeast Middle

What we look like
Student Race School District
Native American 4% 4%
African American 26% 34%
Asian American 3% 7%
Hispanic American 17% 20%
White American 49% 34%

Students School District
Receive ELL Services 18% 25%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 61% 64%
Receive Special Education Services 12% 13%

For more information, see the School Progress Report
School Summary
All Minneapolis Public Schools (K-8)
  • Elementary Schools (K-5)
English Language Learner Programs
  • English as a Second Language - General
  • Spanish
Academic Opportunities
  • Accelerated Math
  • Accelerated Reading
  • Arts
  • English Language Learner Program
  • Gifted and Talented Program
  • Media Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Service Learning
  • Visual Arts
After-school Activities
  • Chess Club
  • Community Education Classes
  • Drama
  • Electric Car Club
  • Media/Technology
  • Reading Classes
  • Scout Program
  • Sports
Extra-curricular Activities
  • Band/Instrumental Music
  • Student Council
  • Theatre/Performing Arts
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
  • High Five
Kindergarten Options
  • All Day Kindergarten
Family and Student Support
  • Family Involvement Program
  • Home Visits
  • Individual Learning Plans
  • Family Fun/Learning Nights
  • Parent Involvement Leadership
  • Site Council
  • Student Leadership
  • Tutoring
School Information
  • Computer Lab(s)
  • Internet Connection in Every Classroom
  • Renovated Playground
  • Promethean Boards in Every Classroom