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MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mounds View Public Schools is a leading metro school district whose student test scores routinely rank among the Top 10 in the state . Vadnais Heights students who live within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries may attend Island Lake Elementary or Turtle Lake Elementary Schools , both in Shoreview ; Chippewa Middle School in North Oaks ; and Mounds View High School in Arden Hills . Kindergarten in Mounds View Public Schools offers an engaging and challenging standards-based curriculum , a full-day program with
ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE
The Academy for Sciences & Agriculture ( AFSA ), for grades 5 – 12 , engages learners in academically rigorous , student-centered learning experiences and leadership opportunities within a science and agricultural context . The focus is on the development of life-long learners who have high-skill levels , care for others and are prepared to thrive in a diverse , global and changing society . Family involvement , community support and partnerships with agribusiness and educational organizations are emphasized .
has expanded to include career opportunities in five areas of science , including : Engineering ; Animal Science ; Plant Science ; Environmental Science ; and Food Science .
The Vadnais Heights facility was purposefully designed to fit AFSA ’ s High School curriculum and mission . Its location allows the inclusion of students from all northern Twin Cities areas to attend . Popular demand of the successful High School encouraged the opening of the AFSA Middle School in 2014 . Located near the Minnesota State Fair Grounds , the AFSA Middle School serves students in grades 5 – 7 . More information can be found on the Academy ’ s following website . no fees , and free door-to-door transportation . Kindergarten students attend kindergarten centers at Snail Lake Education Center in Shoreview . For more information about schools and enrollment , visit the following website , and / or contact each site directly .
350 Highway 96 West Shoreview , MN 55126 651-621-6000 www . moundsviewschools . org
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Founded in 2001 in Roseville , the Academy moved to its current facility in Vadnais Heights in 2005 . The Academy ’ s purpose is one of providing agricultural literacy to an urban and suburban population . The High School
In 2015 – 16 , AFSA students earned over 300 University of Minnesota credits in its College in the Schools program . AFSA students performed over 4,300 hours of community service . The Academy ’ s Fall and Spring Farm and Community Service Days are a great success with students and with the Twin Cities agribusinesses , farms and parks that AFSA serves .
100 Vadnais Blvd . Vadnais Heights , MN 55127 651-621-7100 www . afsahighschool . com
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