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School Selection Guide

2016-17

SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE:

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

APPLY ONLINE

at apply.spps.org

2016-17

PreK-12

SCHOOL SELECTION GUIDE

For translated copies of this guide, call 651-767-8110 or visit apply.spps.org | Para conseguir una traducción de esta guía, llame al 651-767-8110 o visite apply.spps.org |

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Map

Find Y

our Area

Find the Area (A-F) in which you live to determine your student’

s school choice options.

S

AINT P

A

UL PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAP 2016-17

School Choice Map and Community School Zone

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Offering Students a World of

Opportunities

Saint Paul Public Schools:

Table of Contents

Saint Paul Public Schools Map 2016-17... 2

Welcome to Saint Paul Public Schools... 4

Annual notice to students with disabilities... 4

Selecting the right school for your child... 5

Applying to a school... 6

School open house dates and times... 8

School bus transportation... 10

What your child will learn in Saint Paul Public Schools... 11

Personalized learning... 12

Pre-kindergarten programs... 13

Accelerated programs... 15

College and career readiness programs... 15

Multilingual learning... 17

Special education services... 19

Special education programs... 21

Special education schools... 23

Programs before and after school... 24

Student support programs... 27

Beyond the classroom... 29

Elementary school map... 30

Elementary school reference chart... 31

Elementary school descriptions... 35

Middle school map... 48

Middle school reference chart... 49

Middle school descriptions... 51

High school map... 56

High school reference chart... 57

High school descriptions... 60

Non-traditional high schools... 63

Respecting every student’s background... 64

Lifelong learning... 65

Partners making our schools a better place... 66

Frequently asked questions... 67

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Apply by February 16, 2016.

Applications must be received or postmarked by February 16, 2016 for all grade levels.

• Use the application form in this guide or apply online at apply.spps.org.

• Copies of this guide are available at Saint Paul Public Schools, libraries and the Student Placement Center.

• You have the best opportunity to get into the school of your choice with an on-time application. We recommend listing your community elementary, middle or high school as one of your choices.

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Annual notice to students with disabilities

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education for every student in the school district. It is the intent of SPPS to ensure that students who have a disability, within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are identified, evaluated and provided with reasonable and appropriate accommodations. For more information, please contact Jennifer Nordstrand, Section 504 resource, Saint Paul Public Schools, 651-767-8382; jennifer.nordstrand@spps.org.

Welcome to

Saint Paul Public Schools

Dear Families,

There has never been a time with such exciting opportunities for our students. Now all SPPS students have access to iPads to help them explore the world around them and prepare for a technology-rich future.

Technology, though, is just a tool. Teachers and school staff give it purpose. They tailor instruction to meet each child’s unique style and provide learning experiences that represent our district’s diversity of race, culture and language.

I hope you’ll take time to read this guide and see everything Saint Paul Public Schools has to offer. I sincerely believe that any of our schools will meet the needs of your child and family.

If you have questions about choosing a school, please call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

I look forward to seeing your child’s smiling face in our classrooms. With best wishes,

Superintendent Valeria Silva

STAY CONNECTED

FACEBOOK: fb.me/SaintPaulPublicSchools TWITTER: Follow us @SPPS_News Follow @SPPS_SuptSilva MySPPS APP:

Stay up to date on what’s happening in SPPS.

Download the new MySPPS app from Google Play and the Apple App Store. Visit spps.org/myspps for more information.

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Selecting the Right School for Your Child

1. Review this guide for schools that would be good for your child. If your

student is not currently enrolled in Saint Paul Public Schools, you should submit an application.

2. Visit apply.spps.org for online information. Enter your home address in School Finder to confirm your Area and Community School Zone, then review your school choice options.

3. Visit the schools that interest you during their winter open houses. See page 8 for a list of dates and times.

4. Call the Student Placement Center for more answers and the latest information at 651-632-3760.

5. Apply by February 16, 2016 by choosing up to two schools – a first and second choice. Use the application form in this guide or visit

apply.spps.org.

6. Families who apply by the priority deadline will be notified of

acceptance to their school choice (or placement on a waiting list) by the end of March 2016.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by February 16, 2016.

Applications must be received or postmarked by February 16, 2016 for all grade levels.

• Use the application form in this guide or apply online at apply.spps.org. • Copies of this guide are available at Saint Paul Public Schools, libraries

and the Student Placement Center.

• You have the best opportunity to get into the school of your choice with an on-time application. We recommend listing your community elementary, middle or high school as one of your choices. See important terms to the right.

Important Terms

Pathways

Every school and magnet program has a pathway that provides a natural progression for education from kindergarten through high school. Pathways offer students the opportunity to grow and learn along with other students who live near them or who have the same interests.

Community School Zones

A Community School Zone is a geographic area around the school. Elementary students who live within a specific Community School Zone will receive priority admission consideration to that Community School.

Area

Areas (A-F1/F2) include six geographic borders across the district. Areas are used as attendance areas to help families find a school close to home. Review the map on page 2 to see in which Area you live.

Regional and District

Magnet Schools

Magnet schools focus core subjects such as reading, math and science around specialized content areas. In most cases, these programs are available from kindergarten through grade 12. Examples of these specialized learning programs include language immersion, aerospace and the arts.

ALL NEW PRE-K and K

Learn about

Pre-K, KINDERGARTEN

and

EARLY CHILDHOOD

programs.

Questions? CALL 651-632-3760

CHOICE

SCHOOL

FAIR

VISIT THE SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR

9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. January, 9, 2016

at WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY, 1495 Rice Street

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Applying to a School

Please choose two schools on your application. Your school choices are considered in the order you list them on the application. For example, your first choice will be considered and matched first, whenever possible. Students who are not accepted at one of their selected schools will be contacted to make another choice based on available space.

Applications are not required for students who are:

• Continuing at their current school to the next grade level • Currently enrolled in Saint Paul Public Schools and who are

entering grades 6 or 9 by following their school’s pathway. Students interested in a different Community, Regional or District-wide program will need to submit an application for consideration. After the student is assigned, he/she may register for classes at the school.

Pre-K*

Elementary

Middle and High

School

Community

School

Regional

Magnet

District Magnet

1

Community School Zone Community School Zone

Regional Reflecting St. Paul Magnet/Articulation

2

Area Reflecting St. Paul Reflecting St. Paul Specific Employee Consideration

Area

3

Regional Specific Employee

Consideration

Specific Employee Consideration

District Specific Employee

Consideration

4

District Area District Out of District Regional

5

Out of District District Out of District District

6

Out of District Out of District

* NOTE: All Pre-K programs give priority enrollment consideration based on income guidelines, home language and/or special education.

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Applying to a School

Explanation of Priorities

Community School Zone: These zones apply to all elementary students. Priority is given to students who live within a school’s Community School Zone so that as many students as possible from that neighborhood are enrolled in the school.

Reflecting St. Paul: This admission priority is based on residential addresses in high-need neighborhoods, which are defined by the proportion of residents eligible for free or reduced-price lunch; proportion of residents with a home language other than English; and reading/math proficiency rates of students in those neighborhoods.

Up to 25 percent of available seats in certain low-poverty schools will be set aside for students residing in these neighborhoods.

The current list of schools includes: Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented, Chelsea Heights Elementary, Expo Elementary, Groveland Park Elementary, Horace Mann School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, J.J. Hill Montessori, L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion (Lower and Upper Campus), Randolph Heights Elementary, and St. Anthony Park Elementary. For more information, please call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

Area: Priority will be given to students who live within the identified Area (A-F1/ F2), but outside a school’s Community Zone.

Regional: Priority will be given to students applying to a school that is identified as a Regional Magnet school for their home address.

District: Priority will be given to St. Paul residents applying to a school that is identified as a District Magnet.

Out of district: Students living outside the city of St. Paul will be admitted to district schools, if space allows.

Specific employee consideration: Priority will be given to children of identified Saint Paul Public Schools bargaining units. Families applying to Capitol Hill and pre-kindergarten programs do not qualify for this consideration.

Siblings: Siblings of students who currently attend the requested school will receive priority within each of the priority categories, unless otherwise noted. To qualify for sibling priority, you must have had a child enrolled in the requested school during the 2015-16 school year who will continue at that school in 2016-17.

Important Considerations

Before Applying To A

School

• Confirm that bus transportation is available from your home or daycare to the schools you choose, if needed.

• Review how magnet programs continue from elementary to middle to high schools. • Before- and after-school

programs are available in all Areas and at some, but not all, schools. Choose schools that have the services you need. • If you apply to a school outside

of your Area or Community School Zone, you will need to sign a transportation waiver acknowledging that bus transportation is not available and that you will transport your child to and from school.

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School Open House Dates and Times

Please confirm the date and time of the school open house by calling the school. Some times may change.

School Name

Phone Number Date

Time

Adams Spanish Immersion 651-298-1595 January 28, 2016 6-7 p.m.

AGAPE High School 651-744-7970 February 25, 2016 4-7 p.m.

American Indian Magnet 651-778-3100 February 12, 2016 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Battle Creek Elementary 651-744-4130 January 28, 2016 5-6 p.m.

Battle Creek Middle 651-293-8960 January 14, 2016 4-6 p.m.

Benjamin E. Mays IB World School 651-325-2400 January 28, 2016 6-7 p.m.

Bruce F. Vento Elementary 651-293-8685 January 20, 2016 1:20-3 p.m.

Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented 651-325-2500 February 4, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Central Senior High 651-744-4900 January 20, 2016 6-8 p.m.

Chelsea Heights Elementary 651-293-8790 Individual Tours Available

Cherokee Heights Elementary 651-293-8610 January 21, 2016 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Como Park Elementary 651-293-8820 January 20, 2016 9-11 a.m.

Como Park Senior High 651-293-8800 February 4, 2016 6-8 p.m.

Creative Arts Secondary 651-292-3480 January 21, 2016 6-8 p.m.

Crossroads Montessori 651-767-8540 January 28, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

Crossroads Science 651-767-8540 January 28, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus 651-293-8915 January 20, 2016 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Eastern Heights Elementary 651-293-8870 January 13, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.

EXPO Elementary 651-290-8384 January 28, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Farnsworth Aerospace - PreK-4 Campus (Lower) 651-293-8675 January 14, 2016 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Farnsworth Aerospace - 5-8 Campus (Upper) 651-293-8880 January 14, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Four Seasons Arts+ 651-290-7595 January 21, 2016 8 - 10:30 a.m. and

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Frost Lake Elementary 651-293-8930 January 21, 2016 10 - 11:30 a.m. and

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Galtier Community School 651-293-8710 February 4, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

Gordon Parks High School 651-744-1212 February 4, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Groveland Park Elementary 651-293-8760 January 28, 2016 6-7:30 p.m.

Hamline Elementary 651-293-8715 January 21, 2016 5-6:30 p.m.

Harding Senior High 651-793-4700 January 25, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy 651-293-8970 January 21, 2016 6-7 p.m.

Highland Park Elementary 651-293-8770 January 19, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

Highland Park Middle 651-293-8950 January 14, 2016 6-8 p.m.

Highland Park Senior 651-293-8940 January 28, 2016 6-8 p.m.

Highwood Hills Elementary 651-744-3290 January 28, 2016 2-4:30 p.m.

Horace Mann School 651-293-8965 January 29, 2016 5-6:30 p.m.

Humboldt High School 651-293-8600 February 9, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

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School Open House Dates and Times

Please confirm the date and time of the school open house by calling the school. Some times may change.

School Name

Phone Number Date

Time

Jackson Preparatory 651-293-8650 January 21, 2016 2 p.m. 6 p.m.

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion 651-293-8715 January 14, 2016 5-6:30 p.m.

John A. Johnson Achievement Plus 651-793-7300 February 11, 2016 4:30-6 p.m.

Johnson Senior High 651-293-8890 January 26, 2016 5-7 p.m.

L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion 651-221-1480 January 21, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.

LEAP High School 651-228-7706 February 11, 2016 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Linwood Monroe Arts+ - Lower Campus (K-3) 651-293-6606 January 26, 2016 6-7:30 p.m. Linwood Monroe Arts+ - Upper Campus (4-8) 651-293-8690 January 21, 2016 6-7:30 p.m.

Maxfield Elementary 651-293-8680 January 28, 2016 5-6:30 p.m.

Mississippi Creative Arts 651-293-8840 January 12, 2016 5-7:30 p.m.

Murray Middle 651-293-8740 February 2, 2016 6:30-8 p.m.

Nokomis Montessori - North Campus 651-744-7440 January 27, 2016 10 - 11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Nokomis Montessori - South Campus 651-744-5500 January 28, 2016 2 - 3 p.m. and

6 - 7 p.m.

Obama Elementary 651-293-8625 January 18, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Open World Learning Community 651-293-8670 January 14, 2016 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parkway Montessori and Community Middle School 651-744-1000 February 4, 2016 5-6:30 p.m.

Phalen Lake Hmong Studies 651-293-8935 February 8, 2016 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ramsey Middle 651-293-8860 February 4, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Randolph Heights Elementary 651-293-8780 January 28, 2016 6-7 p.m.

Riverview West Side School of Excellence 651-293-8665 January 21, 2016 5-7 p.m.

Saint Paul Music Academy 651-293-8795 February 3, 2016 5:30-7 p.m.

St. Anthony Park Elementary 651-293-8735 January 28, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Heights Community School 651-293-8815 January 13, 2016 10-11 a.m.

Washington Technology 651-293-8830 January 28, 2016 6-7 p.m.

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School Bus Transportation

Transportation Guidelines

Bus Transportation to Community Schools

Bus transportation is provided for students who attend a community school in the Area (A-F1/F2) in which they live. Students are not required to choose their community school, but transportation is not guaranteed to another school unless it meets transportation guidelines. Bus Transportation to Regional Magnet Schools

Bus transportation is provided for students who live in one of the Areas (A-F1/F2) that each Regional Magnet School serves.

Bus Transportation to District Magnet Schools

Bus transportation is provided for students who live within the Saint Paul Public Schools district.

Riding a school bus is the easiest way to get to school. Families will receive information about their bus stop and pick-up and drop-off times in late August.

Transportation May be Available if:

• Your home or daycare address is within a school’s designated Area (A-F1/ F2). See Area maps in this guide, or go to School Finder at apply.spps.org to see which schools serve your Area.

• Your student is in grades Pre-K through 5 and lives more than one-half mile from the school. This includes K-5 students who attend K-8 schools. • Your student is in grades 6-12 and lives more than one mile from school. • Your student is in a Pre-Kindergarten program. For the morning Pre-K

program, students are picked up at group bus stops; drop-offs are at or near the student’s home. For the afternoon Pre-K program, students are picked up at or near the student’s home; drop-offs are at group bus stops.

NOTE:Families will need to transport their children to schools if they are not eligible for transportation based on these guidelines. Call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760 if you are unsure about your child’s eligibility for bus transportation to the school of your choice.

Johnson Senior High School - A Partnership with

Metro Transit for Later School Start Time

During the 2015-16 school year, Johnson Senior High began a pilot program with an 8:30 a.m. start time and use of Metro Transit for all students to get to and from school. This program will continue during the 2016-17 school year.

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What Your Child Will Learn in Saint Paul Public

Schools

Saint Paul Public Schools provides a personalized approach to teaching and learning. Core subjects and learning activities are based on Minnesota standards and tailored as much as possible to each student’s learning ability.

Pre-Kindergarten Students Will Learn:

• Skills in reading, writing and math

• How to strengthen their social, physical and emotional development

• Teamwork with other children and adults • Additional skills to be better prepared for

kindergarten

Grades K-5 Will Learn:

• Reading, writing, listening and speaking, based on Minnesota English language arts standards, through the nationally recognized Reader’s Workshop and Writer’s Workshop

• Numbers and operations, geometry, algebra and data analysis

• Citizenship/government, economics, geography and history

• Nature of science and engineering, life science, earth and space science, and physical science • Skills in physical education, health, art, media arts,

music, dance or drama

Grades 6-8 Will Learn:

• Minnesota history, American history and world geography

• English language arts through the nationally recognized Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop and English Language Arts (ELA) Workshop. • Pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, data analysis, and

probability

• Nature of science and engineering, life science, earth and space science, and physical science • Skills in physical education, health, visual art and

music, media arts, and dance or drama

• Additional skills through academic and mentoring support that help students succeed in middle school

Grades 9-12 Will Learn:

• English language arts, American literature, world literature

• Intermediate algebra, geometry, algebra 2, data analysis, probability, trigonometry, and calculus • Physical science, biology, chemistry, physics and

engineering

• World history, human geography, U.S. history, government, and economics

• Skills in physical education, health, visual arts and music, media arts, dance or drama

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Personalized Learning

We all learn differently. Personalized learning

involves discovering how each student learns best. It’s something teachers have always done, and now they have new tools to provide lessons that feature a student’s race, culture or language - making a more meaningful connection.

Personalized Learning through

Technology

Saint Paul Public Schools has integrated iPads and other technology into the classroom to tailor instruction to the needs of each child.

An iPad is a powerful learning tool that can be personalized to meet individual interests and learning styles.

iPads include a camera, wireless internet, a word processor, and access to easy-to-use software applications (known as “apps”). iPads come with built-in features that make learnbuilt-ing easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to take the iPad home. Internet access at home is not required. Everything a student needs for homework can be downloaded during the school day. iPads are easy to carry and the batteries last a long time, so learning can take place anywhere.

iPads Help Students:

• Collaborate more easily on projects and share documents with each other and their teachers. • Look up terms or facts instantly instead of leaving

questions unanswered.

• Use multiple apps to explain school work, such as drawing apps that make more sense to visual learners.

• Record and play back teacher directions to help reinforce understanding and learning.

Please note: iPads are the property of Saint Paul Public Schools. Each year students and parents or guardians must complete a loan agreement before an iPad is assigned to a student.

If a student leaves Saint Paul Public Schools for any reason, they must return the district iPad, case, power adapter, and cable in working condition on or before they leave. Fines may be charged if iPads or accessories are damaged or not returned.

Learn more at personalizedlearning.spps.org, where you’ll find the Student and Family iPad Handbook and information about student safety related to iPads.

MySPPS App

Stay up to date on what’s happening in Saint Paul Public Schools.

Download the new MySPPS app from Google Play and the Apple

App Store. Follow your school’s news and events, track bus delays,

view sports schedules and much more. Just search “MySPPS” in the

app stores.

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Length of Program

Highwood Hills Elementary 2.5 hours

J.J. Hill Montessori 2.5 hours

Jackson Preparatory 2.5 hours

Jackson Preparatory Dual Language Immersion (Hmong)

2.5 hours John A. Johnson Achievement Plus 2.5 hours

Linwood Monroe Arts Plus 2.5 hours

Maxfield Elementary 2.5 hours

Mississippi Creative Arts 2.5 hours Nokomis Montessori (North) 2.5 hours Nokomis Montessori (South) 2.5 hours

Obama Elementary 2.5 hours and

full day Phalen Lake Hmong Studies 2.5 hours Phalen Lake Hmong Studies

Dual Language Immersion (Hmong)

2.5 hours Riverview West Side School of

Excellence

2.5 hours Riverview West Side School

of Excellence Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

2.5 hours

Saint Paul Music Academy Full day

Wellstone Elementary Full day

Wellstone Elementary Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

Full Day

Pre-Kindergarten Programs

We are proud to offer free pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) at many Saint Paul Public Schools. Pre-K is a proven program to help four-year-olds prepare for success in school. In the 2014-15 school year, 73 percent of our Pre-K students knew the alphabet by kindergarten − one of the greatest predictors for determining future reading success.

Most classes are 2.5 hours and some sites have a full-day program; all classes meet five days a week. Children who are four years old by September 1, 2016, and live in Saint Paul are eligible to attend a Pre-K program in fall 2016. If you have questions about a school’s Pre-K program, call the school in which you’re most interested. If you have general questions about the program, transportation availability, or the application process, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760 or visit apply.spps.org.

Length of Program

American Indian Magnet 2.5 hours and

full day

Battle Creek Elementary 2.5 hours

Benjamin E. Mays IB World School 2.5 hours and full day Bruce F. Vento Elementary 2.5 hours and

full day Cherokee Heights Elementary Full day Cherokee Heights Elementary -

Montessori Full day

Como Park Elementary 2.5 hours

Crossroads Montessori 2.5 hours

Crossroads Science 2.5 hours

Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus 2.5 hours

Eastern Heights 2.5 hours

EXPO Elementary 2.5 hours

Farnsworth Aerospace 2.5 hours

Four Seasons Arts+ 2.5 hours

Frost Lake Elementary 2.5 hours

Galtier Community School 2.5 hours

Groveland Park Elementary 2.5 hours

Hamline Elementary 2.5 hours

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy 2.5 hours The Heights Community School 2.5 hours

Admission Criteria

For the best chance of acceptance to a Pre-K program, complete the included application by February 16, 2016. Children are accepted into the Pre-K program based on a set of priorities, including whether they are English Learners; are eligible for free or reduced-price meals; or receive Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services.

2016-17 Pre-Kindergarten Program Sites

Note:Visit prek.spps.org for the latest

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Pre-Kindergarten Programs

Early Admission to Kindergarten

Students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2016 must be five years old on or before September 1. A child whose birth date falls between September 2 and December 31 may apply for early admission to kindergarten.

The early admission process involves a screening of your child’s knowledge and understanding, physical motor skills, communication skills, and social/ emotional development in the classroom. This screening takes place during a two-week window in April and May. Enrolling a child in kindergarten early is an important decision that may have a long-term impact on their educational progress. All children who enroll early in kindergarten will be monitored throughout the fall to determine if their skills reflect the abilities needed to continue in kindergarten.

Students recommended for early admission to kindergarten will be enrolled after all kindergarten-eligible students are placed. Please register for the Early Admission to Kindergarten Screening by Friday, April 15, 2016. Students will be screened at the Student Placement Center. For more information, please call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program

All children must have a health screening within 30 days of enrollment in kindergarten. Health screenings include a review of immunization and health information, and screening of vision, hearing, height, weight, speech and learning development. We highly recommend screening all children between the ages of three and four years to identify factors that may interfere with learning.

Screenings are free and available to children who live in St. Paul. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Early Childhood Screening Office at 651-632-3746 or visit studentwellness.spps.org. Your child may also be screened by your family doctor or health clinic. Screenings by Saint Paul Public Schools are not available in September.

Early Childhood

Health Screening

Required Before

Enrollment

All children must have a health screening within 30 days of enrollment in kindergarten. Health screenings include a review of immunization and health information, and screening of vision, hearing, height, weight, speech and learning development. We highly recommend screening all children between the ages of three and four years to identify factors that may interfere with learning. Screenings are free and available to children who live in St. Paul. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Early Childhood Screening Office at 651-632-3746 or visit studentwellness. spps.org. Your child may also be screened by your family doctor or health clinic. Screenings by Saint Paul Public Schools are not available in September.

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College and Career Readiness Programs

Through a variety of advanced academic programs, students can prepare for

college, gain both high school and college credits, and learn skills for a career they’ll love.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program encourages students to meet internationally recognized standards in academics. The IB Diploma Programme is offered at Central Senior High, Harding Senior High and Highland Park Senior High. IB courses can help students gain college credit if they receive a score of four or higher on a final course exam. Full diploma candidates can earn up to one full year of college credit based on their exam results.

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP/Elementary): Benjamin E. Mays IB World School; Hazel Park Preparatory Academy; and Highland Park Elementary

• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP/Middle School): Highland Park Middle; Ramsey Middle; Highland Park Senior High; and Central Senior High • IB Diploma Program (DP/High School): Central Senior High; Harding

Senior High; and Highland Park Senior High

For more information, call 651-744-3943 or visit tdas.spps.org.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is an in-school elective class that prepares students in grades 6-12 for success in college and career.

AVID provides instruction centered around reading, writing, team work and much more. Students participate in group tutoring, career exploration opportunities and college campus visits. AVID students consistently demonstrate increases in school attendance and enrollment in advanced classes, higher graduation rates, and acceptance to and enrollment in post-secondary opportunities.

Students are accepted into AVID following an application process and

interview. For more information, contact the schools listed below to speak with the AVID Coordinator.

Accelerated

Programs

Saint Paul Public Schools offers students opportunities to challenge themselves and grow their abilities, talents and interests.

Talent Development and

Accelerated Services

(TDAS)

A student’s need for accelerated coursework is determined at each school. Many students can benefit from accelerated courses and online class options. Advancing a student’s grade level is the last option considered after a detailed review of academic, social, and emotional needs. For elementary students, SPPS uses multiple criteria (including the Cognitive Abilities Test/CogAt 7) to identify students for TDAS, which includes advanced instruction and enrollment at Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet. TDAS is further supported through personalized learning at every school. For more information, call 651-744-3943 or visit tdas.spps.org.

AVID Schools

• American Indian Magnet • Battle Creek Middle

• Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented • Central Senior High

• Como Park Senior High • Farnsworth Aerospace (5-8

Campus - Upper)

• Harding Senior High • Highland Park Senior High • Humboldt High School • Johnson Senior High • Linwood Monroe Arts Plus • Murray Middle

• Ramsey Middle

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College and Career Readiness Programs

Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-AP

Courses

AP classes are college-level courses with exams that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school. Participating colleges may grant credits to students who obtain scores of four or higher on the exams. Pre-AP classes prepare students for the full AP program. AP is currently offered at Central Senior High, Como Park Senior High , Creative Arts Secondary, Humboldt High School, Johnson Senior High, Open World Learning Community, and Washington Technology. For more information, call 651-744-3943 or visit tdas.spps.org.

College in the Schools (CIS)

CIS is another option for students to receive college credit while in high school. High school teachers have been approved by University of Minnesota professors to deliver CIS courses.

CIS is currently offered at Central Senior High, Como Senior High, Highland Park Senior High, Humboldt High School, Johnson Senior High and Washington Technology. For more information, call 651-744-3943 or visit tdas.spps.org.

Career Pathway Academy (CPA)

CPA offers students the ability to attend classes and earn college credits at Saint Paul College. Students can complete courses in Business, Certified Nursing and Computer Technology. This program is open to students at AGAPE, Central Senior High, Como Park Senior High, Creative Arts Secondary, Gordon Parks High School, Harding Senior High, Highland Park Senior High, Humboldt High School, Johnson Senior High, Open World Learning Community and Washington Technology Magnet. For more information, call 651-744-1312 or visit cte.spps.org.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option

(PSEO)

PSEO is a program that gives students a head start on their college career while still enrolled in high school. Eligible students in grades 10-12 may apply to enroll in courses at local colleges and universities. Students will attend college classes and earn both high school and

Although most courses are offered on the college campus, some colleges and universities offer online options. Each college and university establishes its own policies regarding PSEO. Please contact your high school counselors to learn more about eligibility requirements and other policies. For more information, call

651-603-4947 or visit spps.org/pseo.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

CTE classes help students gain real-world experience and learn important job skills. Students have the opportunity to learn from experts, begin an internship, gain college credit and work toward earning a degree or certification in a career path they’ll love. For more information, call 651-744-1312 or visit cte.spps.org.

Saint Paul High School Automotive

Center

Saint Paul High School Automotive Center has the specialized training for students who love cars and want to work with the latest automotive technology. Students will receive hands-on experience to prepare them for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification, college automotive programs, internships, and today’s work force. The program is open to students in grades 10-12 at AGAPE, Central Senior High, Como Park Senior High, Creative Arts Secondary, Gordon Parks High School, Harding Senior High, Highland Park Senior High,

Humboldt High School, Johnson Senior High, Open World Learning Community and Washington Technology. Public transportation is available. For more information visit monroeautocenter.spps.org or call 651-293-8697.

Gateway to College (GtC)

GtC is an alternative learning program designed for students who have dropped out of high school or need additional credits to graduate. Students enrolled in the program can receive both their high school diploma and college credits. With classes held at the Saint Paul College campus, students benefit from individualized attention and support in a college atmosphere. For more information, call 651-403-4221 or visit occr.spps.org.

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Multilingual Learning

Language Program Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Hmong/English (Dual Language)

Jackson Preparatory* (Dual Language) - Areas C (West of 35E), D, E and F

Washington Technology

(Hmong Language & Culture)

Washington Technology

(Hmong Language & Culture)

Phalen Lake Hmong Studies* (Dual Language) - Areas A, B, C (East of 35E)

Battle Creek Middle (Hmong Language & Culture)

Harding Senior High (Hmong Language & Culture)

Spanish Immersion

Adams Spanish Immersion (One-Way Immersion, school-wide) Areas A-F

Highland Park Middle Highland Park Senior Riverview West Side School of

Excellence (Dual Language) Areas B, D and F

Wellstone Elementary (Dual Language) Areas A, C and E

French Immersion L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion

(One-Way Immersion. School-wide) Ramsey Middle Central Senior High Mandarin

Immersion

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

(One-Way Immersion. School-wide)

Highland Park Middle (available in 2017)

Highland Park Senior (available in 2020) * Students in these programs have priority to continue the program in middle school and high school.

Embracing the Diversity of Our

Students

Saint Paul Public Schools has one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, with more than 100 languages and dialects spoken by our students and their families. Some of our students speak two, three and even four different languages.

Language Immersion Programs

The goal of language immersion programs is for students to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Immersion students will:

• Understand, speak, read and write in another language.

• Develop positive attitudes about other cultures and people who speak another language.

• Gain skills and knowledge in the core content areas of reading, writing, math and science through another language.

In one-way immersion programs, English-speaking students receive academic instruction in another language and become proficient in the target language. One-way programs are offered in French, Mandarin and Spanish. See below for a list of schools that offer these programs.

In dual language immersion, English-speaking students and students who speak another language learn together. Academic subjects are taught in both languages. Dual language programs are offered in Hmong and Spanish. See below for a list of schools that offer these programs. For additional questions about language programs in Saint Paul Public Schools, call 651-767-8320.

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Multilingual Learning

English Learners (EL) Programs

The K-12 language program provides English language development and education for students whose home language is not English (approximately 40 percent of SPPS students). Instruction focuses on increasing a student’s English language skills so they can meet state and district academic standards. Learning is achieved through collaborative teaching, accelerated language programs, and the teaching of core subjects (math, science, language arts and social studies) in English. General education and EL teachers often deliver instruction as a team and give students daily interaction with fluent English-speaking classmates. For more information, call 651-767-8320.

Language Academy

Children who are new to the U.S. and need to develop English language skills have the option to participate in Language Academy. Students in grades 1-12 interact with the larger school community to help build relationships with their English-speaking peers. Language Academies are taught by EL teachers who work together with General Education teachers to provide instruction based on student needs. This intensive program helps students develop English language skills that will prepare them for academic success. For more information, call

651-767-8320.

Indigenous/World Languages

Indigenous and world language instruction prepares students to become global citizens as they learn to communicate with the world and its cultures. Indigenous and world language programs are offered at many secondary schools. Languages taught include Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hmong, Japanese, Lakota/ Dakota, Latin, Ojibwe, Russian, and Spanish.

Additional Language and Culture

Programs

Language and culture programs provide a variety of services and learning opportunities for students, parents, staff and the community through the following programs. Hmong Enrichment Programs provide educational opportunities for all students, while preserving and promoting the Hmong language and culture. The program is available at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies and Jackson Preparatory through Hmong Studies and Hmong Dual Language programs. Instruction continues at Battle Creek Middle, Harding Senior High and Washington Technology through Hmong Language and Culture classes. For more information, call 651-767-8320.

Latino Consent Decree (LCD) focuses on the education of Latino English Learner students through bilingual content support, Spanish literacy instruction, and Latino culture. For more information, call 651-767-8320. Somali Language and Culture Class provides students with a connection to their culture with

learning opportunities to enhance their knowledge and understanding of different cultures. Currently offered at Highwood Hills Elementary. For more information, call 651-767-8320.

Karen Enrichment Programs increase the opportunities for Karen students to continue speaking and reading their native language as they expand awareness and understanding of all students about Karen culture. For more information, call 651-767-8320.

American Indian Education Programs support a positive cultural identity and successful educational experience. Curriculum and education services are provided across the district, including through the American Indian Studies Program at American Indian Magnet and Harding Senior High Schools. For more information, call 651-293-5191.

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Special Education Services

Special Education in Saint Paul Public Schools recognizes the importance of designing an educational experience to meet the unique needs of each student from birth to age 21.

Every child eligible for special education services has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP team, which includes parents, focuses on helping each student develop the academic, functional and social skills they need to become as self-sufficient as possible.

If you have a child with special education, health-related, or accessibility needs, please contact the Office of Specialized Services at 651-767-8321 before submitting a school application. You may also contact the principal at your school of choice to find out if appropriate services are available.

Special Education Services

All schools have some special education and related services; however, not all services are available at every school. The following is a list of special education services available in every elementary, middle and senior high school:

• Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) • Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) • Visually Impaired (VI)

• Classroom support for students with less severe Emotional or Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

• Speech and languages services

• Consultation for Other Health Disability/Traumatic Brain Injury/Physical Impairment: special and general education teachers work with district-wide staff to provide appropriate services for individual students

Related Services Include:

• School Social Work (SSW) • Occupational Therapy (OT) • Physical Therapy (PT)

• Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) • Nursing services

• Orientation and mobility services to help students adapt to their school and community environment (high schools only)

• Work experience services; transition instruction for life after school and assistance for job training opportunities (high schools only)

Students with more significant needs, especially in the areas of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders (EBD), may require services through a specialized program for at least part of the school day. Parents can work with their child’s IEP team to learn more about appropriate school choices.

Inclusion in the General

Education Classroom

Students with disabilities deserve the same school experience as their peers in general education/ traditional classrooms. SPPS has increased collaboration and co-teaching between special education and general education teachers to include both kinds of students in many of our classrooms. Guided by its commitment to equity in education, SPPS helps students with disabilities reach academic and life goals.

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Special Education Services

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Services are available for students from birth to age 5. Services are provided at home, in community daycare or preschool sites, at Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Head Start, and in SPPS Pre-K classrooms. Specialized classrooms for children who are 3-5 years old are available in every Area within SPPS at select elementary schools. For information on special education programs for preschool children, please call 651-744-8094.

Note: Every student who meets state eligibility criteria for special education is entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2004).

Transportation

An IEP must identify each student’s transportation needs. Parents can talk with their child’s IEP team for additional information about transportation. In most cases, students with disabilities follow the transportation guidelines of Saint Paul Public Schools.

Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

SEAC is a collaboration of parents, teachers and interested community members who provide input on special education issues to the assistant superintendent of the Office of Specialized Services. Parent participation allows members to:

• Advise on development and review of special education policy and practice.

• Network with other families who have children with disabilities. • Develop strong relationships with Special Education staff.

• Become more knowledgeable about Special Education resources. For more information about SEAC, call Jackie Kelly at 651-767-3437 or email her at Jackie.Kelly@spps.org.

Adapted Athletics

Offerings

Students with physical or cognitive disabilities in grades 7-12 are encouraged to check out the district’s Adapted Athletics. Student athletes improve their physical fitness, make lifetime friends, are part of a team, and compete in Minnesota State High School League Varsity Sports.

• Fall: Adapted Soccer • Winter: Adapted Floor

Hockey

• Spring: Adapted Bowling or Softball

HAVE FUN AND BE PART

OF A TEAM:

• Earn a Varsity letter • Compete at the state

level

• Be prep athlete of the week

For questions, call Athletic Director Dave Mergens at 651-744-5640. For schedules and more information, go to sports.spps.org.

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Special Education Services

2016-17 Special Education Services/Programs by Area

A range of specialized instruction/services based on individual student need is available in each Area.

• ECSE=Early Childhood Special Education. Special education services to children ages birth to kindergarten.

• SLD=Specific Learning Disability. A disorder in the understanding or use of spoken or written language that severely impacts academic progress by affecting the student’s ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or perform math calculations.

• EBD=Emotional or Behavioral Disorder. A severe pattern of behavior, characterized by withdrawal, aggression or disordered thinking, that severely impacts emotional, academic, social or job skills.

• DCD M/M=Developmental Cognitive Disability Mild/Moderate. Deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills needed to function independently. • DCD S/P=Developmental Cognitive Disability Severe/Profound. Significant

deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills needed to function independently.

• ASD=Autism Spectrum Disorder. A developmental disorder that impairs social interaction and communication; rigid or repetitive behavior patterns.

• DHH=Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Students with a documented hearing loss.

School Grades ECSE SLD EBD

Resources DCD M/M DCD S/P Autism EBD III

Area A

Frost Lake Elementary PreK-5 • • • •

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy PreK-8 • • •* •

The Heights Community School PreK-5 • • • • •

Johnson Senior High 9-12 • • • • • •

L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion K-5 •

Nokomis Montessori - North Campus PreK-5 • •

Parkway Montessori and

Community Middle School 6-8 • • • •

Phalen Lake Hmong Studies PreK-5 • •

Area B

American Indian Magnet PreK-8 • • •

Battle Creek Elementary PreK-5 • • • •

Battle Creek Middle 6-8 • • • • • •

Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus PreK-5 • • •

Eastern Heights Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Harding Senior High 9-12 • • • • • •

Highwood Hills Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Nokomis Montessori - South Campus PreK-5

Area C

Bruce F. Vento Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Farnsworth Aerospace - PreK-4 Campus PreK-4 •

Farnsworth Aerospace - 5-8 Campus 5-8 • • •* •* •*

John A. Johnson Achievement Plus PreK-5 • • • •

Mississippi Creative Arts PreK-5 • • • •

Saint Paul Music Academy PreK-5 • •

Washington Technology 6-12 • • » » • •

* Available to students in grades 6-8

Key:

» Students in this Area will receive transportation to Como Park Senior High School for DCD specialized programming • • Students in this

Area will receive transportation to Central Senior High School for DCD specialized programming

• • • Students in this Area will receive transportation to Highland Park Senior High School for ASD specialized programming

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2016-17 Special Education Services/Programs by Area

School Grades ECSE SLD EBD

Resources

DCD M/M DCD S/P Autism EBD III

Area D

Cherokee Heights Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Humboldt High School 6-12 • • • • • •

Open World Learning Community 6-12 •

Riverview West Side School of Excellence PreK-5 • •

Area E

Chelsea Heights Elementary K-5 • •

Como Park Elementary PreK-5 • • • • • •

Como Park Senior High 9-12 • • • • • •

Crossroads Montessori PreK-5 • •

Crossroads Science PreK-5 • • •

Galtier Community School PreK-5 • •

Hamline Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Murray Middle 6-8 • • • • • •

St. Anthony Park Elementary K-5 •

Wellstone Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Area F1

Benjamin E. Mays IB World School PreK-5 • • • •

Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented 1-8 • •

Central Senior High 9-12 • • • • • • • •

Creative Arts Secondary 6-12 • •

Four Seasons Arts+ PreK-5 • •

Groveland Park Elementary PreK-5 •

J.J. Hill Montessori PreK-5 •

Jackson Preparatory PreK-5 •

Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower K-3 • • •

Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Upper PreK; 4-8 • • • • •

Maxfield Elementary PreK-5 • • •

Obama Elementary PreK-5 • • • •

Ramsey Middle 6-8

Randolph Heights Elementary K-5

Area F2

Adams Spanish Immersion K-5

EXPO Elementary PreK-5

Highland Park Elementary K-5

Highland Park Middle 6-8

Highland Park Senior High 9-12

• •

• •

Horace Mann School K-5

Districtwide programs:

Bridge View (DCD, ECSE), RiverEast (EBD/Mental Health), Como Park Elementary (lift bus only), Journeys 9-12 (EBD), Four Season A+ (DHH), Humboldt (DHH)

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Special Education Services

Special Education Programs

Students are generally referred to these programs based on needs that may not be met in traditional school settings.

Journeys Secondary

90 S. Western Ave. | 651-744-1900 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At Journeys, we don’t let labels define us. Our school gives students with emotional or behavioral disabilities a structured place to learn skills and gain confidence. Students concentrate on academics in the morning and participate in career and job related activities in the afternoon, preparing them for life after high school. Our small school allows students to focus on what matters for their future. As they move through our program they may discover a hidden talent or a new interest that will take them through adulthood.

RiverEast Elementary and Secondary

1845 Sheridan Ave. | 651-312-9030 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

With a mental health focus, our program provides therapeutic services to students in grades K-8. Small class sizes – no more than eight students per teacher – mean lots of individualized attention. Each classroom is assigned a special education teacher, a paraprofessional and a mental health practitioner. Our dedicated staff works closely with caregivers, doctors and case

managers to ensure a program that meets each student’s needs. Through our motivational behavior program, students work in a token economy by earning points for demonstrating skills and participating in therapy.

Special Education Schools

Our dedicated special education schools provide support and services for students with more significant needs.

Focus Beyond

340 Colborne St. | 651-293-5997 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Our program works with young adults ages 18-21 who have unmet special education needs. Teachers, specialists and community partners work closely with students to help them learn skills they need for employment, post-secondary opportunities and independent living. Our program offers vocational training labs, community-based settings, and on-site seminars in employment, independent living, communication safety, self-advocacy and career planning. Focus Beyond gives students the skills and resources they need for successful transition from school to community.

Bridge View School

360 Colborne St. | bridgeview.spps.org | 651-293-8640 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

At Bridge View, our students don’t face barriers, just challenges that can be overcome. We serve students with severe developmental disabilities from early childhood to high school. Our staff believe that each child can achieve great things regardless of disability, and we strive to help them build skills for independence. Our school offers a therapeutic pool, gymnasium and brand new playground. We believe that outdoor play is an important part of school for our students and that’s why we continue to add on to our accessible playground. Dedicated staff work closely with parents to set achievable goals for each child. Students learn to communicate, make choices, understand the world they feel and see, and discover their potential.

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Programs Before and After School

Discovery Club

Discovery Club is a safe and nurturing child care program that supports learning and development before and after school, on non-school days and during summer. The program is available to currently enrolled PreK-5 students either at their school or at a Discovery Club Hub school. Students will participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities which include academics, recreation and culture that support learning and social development.

Discovery Club is fee-based and offered through Community Education. Parents or guardians must drop off and pick up their child(ren) at Discovery Club locations. Part-time, full-time and flexible schedules are available. Financial assistance may be available for families who qualify. For more information, a list of fees, and to register, visit discoveryclub.spps.org or call 651-632-3793.

Students who attend these schools:

Attend Discovery Club at:

• Farnsworth (Upper and Lower Campus) • Frost Lake Elementary

• Hazel Park Preparatory Academy • The Heights Community School • L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion

(Upper and Lower Campus) • Phalen Lake Hmong Studies

L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion (Lower Campus)*

• American Indian Magnet • Battle Creek Elementary • Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus • Eastern Heights Elementary • Highwood Hills Elementary

• Nokomis Montessori (North and South)

Nokomis Montessori (South Campus)*

• Chelsea Heights Elementary • Como Park Elementary • Galtier Community School • Hamline Elementary

• Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy • Saint Paul Music Academy

• Wellstone Elementary

Hamline Elementary*

• Four Seasons Arts+ • Groveland Park Elementary • Jackson Preparatory • Linwood Monroe Arts Plus • Maxfield Elementary • Obama Elementary

Four Seasons Arts+*

Discovery Club

is offered at the

following schools

to students who

attend that school:

• Adams Spanish Immersion

• Benjamin E. Mays IB World School

• Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented

• Crossroads

Montessori/Crossroads Science

• EXPO Elementary • Four Seasons Arts+ • Hamline Elementary • Highland Park

Elementary

• Horace Mann School • J.J. Hill Montessori • L’Etoile du Nord French

Immersion (Lower Campus) • Nokomis Montessori (South Campus) • Randolph Heights Elementary • St. Anthony Park Elementary

*On school days, students will be transported to and from their regular school for classes. Families must drop off and pick up students at Hub schools.

2016-17 Discovery Club Sites

Discovery Club is offered at the following Hubs to students from multiple schools:

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Programs Before and After School

Extended Day for Learning (EDL)

Students who choose to participate in the Extended

Day for Learning (EDL) after-school program will

discover and explore new abilities and interests, make

new friends, improve skills for school and learn to be

creative, active and healthy. EDL provides students

with a combination of academic support and learning

activities for one hour and 45 minutes, either two days

per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)

or four days per week (Monday-Thursday).

EDL Academic Support and Programs May Include:

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

• Math and reading instruction • Applied academics opportunities

• Instrumental music (students in grades 4-5)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• Math and reading support

• Goal-setting for academic success • Curriculum based on student needs

High School (Grades 9-12)

• English Language Learning classes

• Credit Recovery and online classes at Evening High School (located at Gordon Parks and East Side Learning Hub @ Harding)

This free program also includes:

• Snacks and/or meal

• Bus transportation home for students living more than a half-mile from school, based on transportation guidelines

• Assistance for students who walk home across busy intersections

• Instruction by qualified teachers

For more information about Extended Day for Learning (EDL) and how to enroll your child, visit extendedday. spps.org or call 651-744-8020.

Fl!pside

Flipside is a free after-school program that provides middle school students with academic support and learning activities. In partnership with numerous community organizations, students can participate in:

• College and career exploration • Health and wellness

• Math, reading and science education activities • Special events

• Leadership development • Technology

• Tutoring and homework help • Visual and performing arts

The program is held Monday-Thursday at ten schools across the district. A snack is provided and school bus transportation is available to students after the program ends each evening (within transportation guidelines). For more information and locations, visit commed.spps.org or call 651-325-2674.

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Programs Before and After School

Athletics

One of the most important factors in being a successful student athlete is getting good grades. Athletics at Saint Paul Public Schools are designed to support your child’s education and to promote personal and academic growth. Sports opportunities vary by school, but every student will learn about leadership, teamwork, commitment to goal achievement, building character, competition and school pride. High schools offer 33 different sports and middle schools offer 12 sports activities throughout the school year.

Students will need to complete a physical exam every three years to participate. Contact your school’s athletic director for information about the specific programs available at your child’s school, or visit sports.spps.org.

Freedom Schools Express

Freedom Schools Express is an after-school leadership development program for students in grades K-8. Focusing on the contributions of people of color and American Indians, lessons provide a cultural perspective through social studies, history, art, music and wellness. Scholars will read an outstanding selection of multicultural books, meet positive role models from the Twin Cities, and participate in cultural activities and group projects. Students learn about the Principles of Kwanzaa to build strong character and self-esteem, set goals, and inspire them to give back to their community as leaders. The program is held two days per week (Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Freedom Schools Express is available at Battle Creek Middle, Benjamin E. Mays IB World School, Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented, Chelsea Heights Elementary, Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, and Washington Technology. Days and times vary by school and sites are subject to change. For more information, please call 651-744-8020 or contact

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Student Support Programs

Achievement Plus

John A. Johnson Elementary, Dayton’s Bluff Elementary and Saint Paul Music Academy offer Achievement Plus services that help students learn and concentrate in class. Available to both students and families, support services include assistance with food, clothing, housing, health, mental health, employment and tutoring. Achievement Plus is a partnership established in 1997 between Saint Paul Public Schools and the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. Call our Achievement Plus schools for more information.

Eat Smart

Breakfast

The Breakfast to Go program ensures students get a healthy breakfast before school starts. As students arrive at school, they can grab their breakfast and eat in the classroom. Breakfast is free for all students and includes homemade whole grain breads, cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, breakfast sandwiches, 100% juice and milk.

Lunch

Saint Paul Public Schools offers a wide variety of meal options, including lunch entrees and baked goods made from scratch and a selection of salads, fruits and vegetables through our all-you-care-to-eat Choice Bar. Diverse menus feature recipes from our own

community and ingredients from local farms, ranches, and companies. Find your school’s menu at spps.nutrislice. com or in the MySPPS smartphone app under MySPPS Menus.

SPPS has also recently expanded its Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. That means every student who is enrolled at a participating school will receive a healthy lunch for free. See if your school of choice is participating at ns.spps.org. For more information about school meals and for applications for free and reduced-price lunches, call 651-603-4950.

Project REACH

Education Services for Homeless Youth

Project REACH provides education support services for students and families experiencing homelessness. Services may include enrolling students in school, coordinating school transportation, help in accessing community resources (medical, legal, food, clothing and housing), and support for school supplies.

Students and families may be eligible if they live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, at a campground, on the street or with friends and family due to a financial issue and they have no other place to live. For more information, call 651-632-3790.

Fostering Connections Services for

Students in Foster Care

Fostering Connections provides educational support services for students in Foster Care. Services may include enrolling students in school and coordinating transportation to maintain school stability. For more information, call 651-632-3790.

Title I Opportunities

Federal funding through the Title I program provides assistance to schools that serve a large percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Title I funds provide school-wide educational programs that help students gain new skills and demonstrate what they’ve learned based on Minnesota standards. Schools may provide additional assistance, including academic and behavior support for students, professional development for staff, and parent education. Title I also provides services for students who are experiencing homelessness or who live in an establishment that serves neglected or at-risk children. For more information, call 651-632-3790 or visit title1.spps.org.

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