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Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School

Address: 4912 Vincent Ave. S.

Grades: 3-5

Principal: Walter Schleisman

Hours: 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Phone: 612-668-3310

Fax: 612-668-3320

Email: walter.schleisman@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: lakeharriet.mpschools.org

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Lake Harriet Upper and Lower Elementary Schools guide and empower students to love learning

Serving grades 3-5, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is located in the heart of the Fulton neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis. Lake Harriet Upper is committed to supporting the learning needs of all students in an inclusive environment, with its grades K-2 counterpart, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary, less than two miles away. Everyone at Lake Harriet Upper Campus encourages academic rigor and fosters growth in the arts, physical health, social skills development and social responsibility. Staff strive to respect each child’s unique learning style using differentiated teaching methods and to challenge students to reach their greatest potential in a rapidly changing world. All students--regardless of their background, zip code, and personal needs-- will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success.

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Highlights

WE OFFER:

MicroSociety program to engage students
After-school activities including GEMS/GISE
Minneapolis Kids school-age care (housed at lower campus)
Physical Education, Visual Arts and Music classes
Advanced learner instruction
Telescoped Math pathway in grades 4 & 5
Strong family and community engagement
Special Education services with highly specialized developmental/cognitive programming

SPLIT-CAMPUS PATHWAY: Lake Harriet Lower K-2

ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Anthony Community Middle School

ATTENDANCE AREA HIGH SCHOOL: Southwest High School

TRANSPORTATION: E1

E1 Walk Zone

Minnesota Report Card Data

The Minnesota Report Card is a tool to help inform families and communities about their schools so they can make important decisions and meaningfully engage with schools and educators. However, Minnesota Report Card data only provides a partial snapshot of what the experience may be like at any given school. MPS recommends connecting directly with school leaders and communities through school tours, open houses and other events to gain a fuller understanding of how our schools support students and families.

Minnesota Report Card: Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School

Demographics

Student Race	School	District
Native American	1%	5%
African American	4%	35%
Asian American	6%	5%
Hispanic American	2%	14%
White American	88%	41%

Students	School	District
Receive ELL Services	1%	17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch	4%	48%
Receive Special Education Services	10%	15%

Pathway Schools

Community

Anthony Middle School

5757 Irving Ave. S.
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community

Southwest High School

3414 West 47th Street
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

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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

Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School

Anthony Middle School

Southwest High School

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