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Hav You Had?O s s e O A r e A s c H O O l s

Inspiring conf i dence, courage and competence in every student



Have you heard?At Osseo Area Schools, we care about your child.

With a range of schools to choose from, specialservices for gifted learners, community serviceopportunities at all age levels, award-winningteachers and the internationally recognized IBprogram for grades 7-12, Osseo Area Schoolshas what your child needs to graduate with thecondence, courage and competence to achievehis or her dreams.

Who are we?Osseo Area Schools is the fth-largest school districtin the state, serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center,Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, MapleGrove, Osseo and Plymouth.

We serve more than 21,000 students, early childhoodthrough grade 12, as well as lifelong learners of allages through our community education program.Our size means more sta, more opportunities andmore attention to your child’s learning needs. We areproud of our families’ diverse backgrounds, with 55%White, 23% Black, 14% Asian, 7% Hispanic and 1%American Indian.

Our learning facilities:

17 elementary schools (PreK-grade 6)

4 junior highs (grades 7-9)

3 senior highs (grades 10-12)

1 area learning center

2 early childhood centers

2 special program sites1 adult education/enrollment center

A comprehensiveapproach to learning

From the day your child starts kindergarten until theday he or she graduates from high school, Osseo AreaSchools will oer outstanding learning experiences inthe classroom, on the stage, in the community and onthe athletic eld. Teachers work with each child anduse a variety of teaching approaches to help studentslearn and grow. Students and sta use innovativetechniques and the latest technology to accelerate

learning.

All of our teachers work in collaborative teamswhose sole focus is student achievement. Our diversestudent body helps contribute to rich, real-lifelearning environments to prepare all our students

for the 21stcenturyworkplace.

As studentsmove fromelementarythroughjunior highto high

school, they are

exposed to increasingly complex ideas that buildcritical thinking skills. Opportunities to participatein sports, performing arts and community servicegive students a wide range of activities to round outtheir educational experience.

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Amazing things happenin our classrooms

Our students don’t just sit in classrooms—theyengage in learning. On any given day you may seecorporate mentors advising students of variousages, studentsraising moneyfor internationaldisaster relief eorts, or

students video-conferencingwith subjectmatter expertsor otherstudents from around the world. High schooljuniors and seniors participate in mock college orjob interviews to prepare them for their lives after

graduation, while eager elementary students areinvited to participate in accelerated math programs.

Leadership opportunities enable students to rise tothe challenge. Our Mock Trial team was recognizedfor demonstrating exemplary respect, fairness,honesty, integrity and courtesy. More than 60high school students are enrolled in the rigorous

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme,recognized by colleges and universities aroundthe world—and another 300 are taking IB exams.Students in our Opportunities in Emergency Careprogram are being prepared for certication in a

variety of health care elds, while simultaneouslyreceiving both high school and college credit.

ElementaryThe early years lay a foundation for lifelong learning.Elementary students study reading/language

arts, math, science, social studies, health, art,music, physical education, andinformationliteracy.Orchestrainstructionbegins in gradeve and bandinstruction ingrade six. Inaddition to vocalmusic instructionfor grades K-6, we oer an audition-based Children’sChorus. Gifted Education program services areprovided at each elementary school to support giftedlearners in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Junior HighIn junior high, students experience more classoptions beyond the core subjectsof English, math, science andsocial studies—including art,family and consumer science,

technology education, music,physical education, healthand world languages. Becausestudents learn at dierentrates, they can be grouped tocreate a learning environmentthat is both challenging andsupportive. In addition, there




are High Performance classes available for studentswho may benet from accelerated and/or enrichedactivities.

High SchoolA student’s nal years in Osseo Area Schools are achance to explore, grow and prepare for college orwork. In addition to the core subjects and a widerange of electives, students are able to participatein sports, theater, arts, clubs, music, communityservice and leadership opportunities. Students

have severaloptions forearningcollege creditwhile inhigh school,includingAdvanced

Placementand

InternationalBaccalaureate courses, Post-Secondary EnrollmentOptions and special agreements with localcommunity and technical colleges.

Choices to meet your needs

Our size gives us the ability to oer a wide rangeof programs and school choices—so you can selectoptions that meet your student’s needs. In additionto traditional schools, we also oer the followingspecialty schools and programs:

Science, Math and Technology magnet atWeaver Lake Elementary

Arts magnet integrating ne arts, drama, danceand music at Birch Grove School for the Arts

International Baccalaureate Middle Years andDiploma Programmes at North View Junior Highand Park Center Senior High

Global Studies specialty program at Park CenterSenior High

Health Sciences specialty program at OsseoSenior High

Advanced Placement college-level courses at allhigh schools and Brooklyn Junior High

Gifted Education programs

Full-day kindergarten options at every

elementary school

Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students

with the condence, courage and competence

to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.




Visit us anytime or call our Enrollment Center at

763.585.7350

or [email protected] to learn moreabout how you can become part of

the Osseo Area Schools.

Lifelong learning for all residents

We oer a comprehensive Community Educationprogram with something for everyone, birththrough the golden

years. Whether you’re interested intravel, cooking, teenadventures, preschoolclasses or swimming,

we’re sure to have a classthat interests you. Wealso oer outstandingnationally accreditedafter-school programsand an Adult BasicEducation program forresidents who may be

new to our country andcommunity.

Some of our special honors

Recognized by SchoolMatch, a national schoolevaluation company, as “having what parentswant”

15 National Merit students

98 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars

NCLB Blue Ribbon School: Rush Creek

Elementary Recognized for careful stewardship of taxpayer

funds by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Association of SchoolBusiness Ocials International

One of the nation’s 100 “Best Communities forMusic Education”

All four magnet schools named 2010 MagnetSchools of Excellence or Magnet Schools of Distinction

Local, statewide and national recognition forsta excellence and leadership

Two national Google Certied Teachers

Innovation in Teaching AwardMinnesota VFW Teacher of the Year

TIES Exceptional Teachers

All-conference musicians in band, orchestraand choir

State and conference champions in athletics

Hennepin Theater Trust Spotlight Award

Nationally accredited after-school programs




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