Augsburg Park Montessori School is a pre-school and kindergarten that teaches students with the Montessori method. Emphasis is placed on a child's natural desire to learn from and interact with their environment, and curriculum is established to nurture a child's independence and self-motivation to learn.
Kids learn the beginning basics of math, science, culture and language skills, as well as problem-solving, teamwork, sensory and practical skills. Currently, Augsburg Park teaches students from 33 months to six years old. A 1st grade element will be added naturally once the oldest students reach that age.
Applications are available on the website, as well as the opportunity to schedule a visit and observe the classroom. The school is located in Bethany Convenant Church, however, it has no religious affiliation.
Chesterton Academy is a college preparatory high school that uses a Catholic-oriented teaching method. The school deploys an integrated education in its curricula for art, music, literature, language, history, science, mathematics, philosophy and religion. Chesterton Academy's mission is to prepare students for the eternal and temporal life and to be good citizens.
Located in the scenic Windom neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis, this Spanish and English immersion school aims to build fluency in native speakers of both languages. Instruction is split between English and Spanish, with the goal that students will become fluently bicultural and bilingual.
South Education Center (SEC) serves students from Richfield and around the metro area as part of Intermediate School District 287. The SEC building in Richfield is one of a handful of other program buildings in the district.
From teen parents wanting to finish high school through the South Education Center Alternative School, to kids with physical and development disabilities, the district offers a variety of programs to the needs of its students.
Meadowbrook Elementary is the lone Hopkins school located in Golden Valley. It is distinguished by the large number of students it draws from other districts. About 40 percent of its students are open enrolled from outside Hopkins Public Schools. In addition to its school-day curriculum, Meadowbrook also offers before- and after-school childcare.
This institution is part of Step By Step Montessori Schools, which has locations throughout the Twin Cities area. All Step by Step centers are open year-round and accept children 6 weeks old through third grade in the school-aged program. The Montessori principles for early childhood include "freedom, grace and courtesy, independence order and respect," with the specially prepared Montessori environment designed to provide the child with both a solid academic foundation and strong "character education."
Excel High School offers online classes to students of all ages working towards diplomas and GEDs. Excel is backed by the BBB and features full time and part time tracks for its students to follow. The school is a member of the Edina Chamber of Commerce. It is accredited by the AdvancED and North Central Association, both agencies being recognized by the State of Minnesota and the U.S. Department of Education.
