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Center School Alternative Program

Address: 2421 Bloomington Ave S

Grades: 7-12

Principal: George Spears, Educational Director

Hours: 8:30 - 3:05

Phone: 612-751-4490

Fax:

Email: george.spears@centerschool.org

Website: https://centerschool.org

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Andersen Community School lays a strong foundation for the future
 
Located in the heart of vibrant South Central Minneapolis’s Phillips neighborhood, Andersen United Community School will serve as home to a comprehensive middle school and the Dual Language Middle School program. Students at Andersen Community will help shape the way the school reflects, exemplifies and honors the culture and fabric of its community. Students in Andersen’s Dual Language program will continue their journey to proficiency in both Spanish and English with instruction in both languages. Andersen will support student growth by creating welcoming classrooms rich with high expectations. An Andersen education propels students forward to find success in high school and beyond. 
Community school description
Highlights

WE OFFER:

  • Diverse population reflected in programming
  • Offers Dual Language Bilingual Spanish Program
  • Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
  • On-site dental, mental health and other services
  • Spanish world language classes
  • Instrumental music and choir
  • Visual arts
  • Health
  • Advisory
  • Americorps Partner
  • Upstream Arts Partner
  • Project Success Partner
  • Special Education learning disability, autism and emotional/behavioral programming
  • Specializing in Newcomer and EL programming
  • After-school activities
  • Middle School Athletics 

 

MAGNET PATHWAY: Roosevelt High School Dual Language 
 
TRANSPORTATION: Citywide
Demographics
Student Race School District
Native American 95% 5%
African American 0% 35%
Asian American 0% 5%
Hispanic American 0% 14%
White American 5% 41%
Students School District
Receive ELL Services 0% 17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 89% 48%
Receive Special Education Services 21% 15%
Need Help?

English : 612.668.1840
EspaƱol: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
Hmoob: 612.668.1840

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us

1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841

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