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Green Central Dual Language Elementary School

Address: 3416 - 4th Ave. S.

Grades: Pre-K-5

Principal: Matthew Arnold

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: 612.668.3730

Fax: 612.668.3740

Email: matthew.arnold@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: green.mpls.k12.mn.us

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Green Central Spanish Dual Language Magnet leads in language learning

Located in the heart of the Central neighborhood of South Minneapolis, Green Central Spanish Dual Language Magnet welcomes students from throughout the city. Students at Green Central will experience a collaborative learning environment that integrates English and Spanish language into all subjects. Beginning in pre-K and kindergarten, students receive 90% of their instruction in Spanish and 10% of their instruction in English. Instruction in English gradually increases with the English/Spanish ratio culminating at 50/50 in grade 5.

All students learn to read, write and speak in both languages. Students are encouraged to continue in the Spanish Dual Language pathway at Andersen United Community School. As a Full-Service Community School, Green Central offers health support, out-of-school activities, and engagement opportunities for students and families—including the Southside Family Clinic, which provides medical services to families.

Spanish Dual Language Program Entrance Criteria: Breakdown by Home Language and Grade Level
Students Entering Grades...	Home Language Spanish Students	Home Language other than Spanish Students (Home language of English, Somali, Hmong, etc.)	Do we need to contact the school for an entrance assessment?
PK, Kinder, 1st grade (up until quarter 2 of grade 1)	No previous English exposure required	No previous Spanish exposure required	No - no entrance assessment required
After quarter 2 of grade 1 and grades 2-5	Spanish oral proficiency required.	Previous Spanish literacy and language development learning through participation in a Dual Language, Bilingual or Immersion school setting required.	Yes*
*After the required entrance assessment is given, schools will let families know if students can participate in the program. Families may be referred to student placement for a school that is a better fit for their students if they do not meet the criteria.

Magnet school description

Magnet Schools

Citywide magnet schools welcome students from all neighborhoods across Minneapolis. Magnet schools provide innovative programs focused on specific themes such as the Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), Dual Language, Montessori, and Global Studies and Humanities.

Highlights

WE OFFER:

Full-day pre-K 90/10 Spanish and English
Full Service Community School
Dual Language Spanish program with Spanish-speaking teachers and staff
Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
EL programming
Special Education services
Partnerships with local community organizations, colleges, and universities
ECFE site
After-school activities and Community Ed. classes
Band for 5th grade students
We offer two classes of Physical Education, Art, MLC (Music, Language and Culture), and Music

MAGNET PATHWAY: Andersen Dual Language Middle School

TRANSPORTATION: Citywide

Demographics

Student Race	School	District
Native American	1%	5%
African American	2%	35%
Asian American	1%	5%
Hispanic American	69%	14%
White American	26%	41%

Students	School	District
Receive ELL Services	55%	17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch	51%	48%
Receive Special Education Services	11%	15%

Pathway Schools

Community

Andersen Spanish Dual Language Middle School

1098 Andersen Lane
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community:
Citywide: True
Magnet: True
Magnet List: 11, 10, 21, 25, 24, 15, 13, 19, 14, 22, 20, 9, 23, 18, 3, 17, 2, 1, 8, 16, 27, 4, 28, 5, 29, 12, 26

Community

Roosevelt Spanish Dual Language

4029 28th Ave. S.
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

Community:
Citywide: True
Magnet: True
Magnet List: 11, 10, 21, 25, 24, 15, 13, 19, 14, 22, 20, 9, 23, 18, 3, 17, 2, 1, 8, 16, 27, 4, 28, 5, 29, 12, 26

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English : 612.668.1840
Español: 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

Green Central Dual Language Elementary School

Andersen Spanish Dual Language Middle School

Roosevelt Spanish Dual Language

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