What is Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)?

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

• A structured, college preparatory program working directly with schools and districts.
• A direct support structure for first-generation college goers, grades four through 12.
• A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor working in over 2,700 middle schools and high schools in 39 states and 15 countries.
• A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.
• In Anoka-Hennepin we offer AVID programs at Northdale, Coon Rapids and Jackson middle schools as well as Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and Champlin Park high schools.
  
  

The mission of AVID

The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle:

• Will succeed in rigorous curriculum.
• Will complete a rigorous college preparatory path.
• Will enter mainstream activities of the school.
• Will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges.
• Will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

AVID's systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.

AVID student selection

 Looking for three things:

• Ability
• College potential
• Desire and determination

AVID student profile:

• Students with academic potential.
• Average to high test scores.
• 2.0 - 3.5 grade point average.
• College potential with support.
• Desire and determination.

May meet one or more of the following criteria:

• First to attend college.
• Historically underserved in four-year colleges.
• Low income.
• Special circumstances.

The primary goal of the English Learners (EL) program is to help students to use U.S. academic English, understand the culture of U.S. schools, and be successful learners. In our program, students will understand:

• English is used to communicate for a variety of purposes in social, cultural and academic settings.
• English language strategies support academic achievement in content areas.
• English language mastery requires proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

 English Language instruction:

• Direct English language instruction is delivered by licensed EL teachers.
• All teachers are teachers of students that qualify for EL services.
• All teachers provide a language rich environment accessible for all students using research-based instructional strategies.
• Direct EL instruction is provided in small EL groups and sheltered EL classrooms.
• EL teachers build a foundation of content knowledge, academic problem-solving skills, and language proficiency.
• Curriculum and instruction is aligned to WIDA English Language Development Standards as well as the Minnesota K-12 Academic Content Standards

English Language students, families, and community

• Multilingualism as an asset.
• Interpreters and translation services for families’ home language.
• Language-rich school learning environments.
• Bilingual SEALS opportunities for students.

When should a student be assessed for the EL program?

A student should be assessed for the EL program if parents indicate a language in addition to English on the Minnesota Language Survey: 

1. My students first learned
2. My student speaks
3. My student understands
4. My student has consistent interaction in 

Students will be assessed in four domains; reading, writing, speaking and listening of academic English.
 

Where are students assessed?

Students who meet the criteria are assessed at the Family Welcome Center in the Coon Rapids Family Center Mall, 11224 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The Family Welcome Center can be reached at 763-433-4680 during regular office hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday).

What happens after students are assessed?

Students receive an ineligible or eligible status. 

Ineligible: If a student is not eligible for EL services based on his/her test scores, families will schedule a registration meeting with their child's school. The student will not receive English support from EL staff. 

Eligible: If a student is eligible for EL services based on his/her test scores, the test information is shared with the assigned school offering EL support. Families will also meet with their child's school.

How do students leave the EL program?

A student must show proficiency in English by meeting state and district criteria on the ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners) assessment.

Family Welcome Center (FWC)

Sara Davis

Secretary

763-433-4682
sara.davis@ahschools.us

Cassidy Pohl

ELL intake specialist

763-433-4688
cassidy.pohl@ahschools.us

Michele Sorman

ELL intake specialist

763-433-4684
michele.sorman@ahschools.us

Victoria J. Campoverde

ESL Intake Specialist

763-433-4695
victoriaj.campoverde@ahschools.us

Ko Vue

Licensed school counselor

763-433-4689
ko.vue@ahschools.us

Multilingual Learner cultural liaison, K-12

Serve as a liaison between Multilingual Learner (ML) families and the school district to meet the needs of students, parents, and school staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

Empower students and families through Title III Family Engagement:

• Collaborate with school ML teams to organize, facilitate, and support school-building ML family engagement events

• Develop and facilitate district parent education programs

Develop positive relationships with Multilingual Learner families:

• Participate in newcomer student enrollment and family intake appointments to introduce ML Cultural Liaison and provide important information on attendance and school communication

• Partner with school staff to support ML student and family needs

• Participate in parent/guardian meetings to address academic, behavioral concerns, and communication barriers

Serve on district committees to advocate on behalf of multilingual learners:

• Advocate for translated materials and certified language interpreters for effective communication

• Collaborate with district departments to assist families with services, including: 

  • Applications & Connections Services (ParentVue)

  • Child Nutrition

  • Communications & Public Relations

  • Community Education

  • Early Childhood Family Education

  • Health Services

  • McKinney-Vento

  • Parent Involvement & Volunteerism

  • Special Education

  • Transportation

  • Volunteer Services 

Partner with community and county agencies:

• Establish direct relationships with community, county, and cultural organizations

• Generate and maintain multicultural resources for families and staff

• Connect families and school staff with cultural and community resources

• Participate in community meetings and events

Support professional development opportunities:

• Create and lead cultural professional developments and panel discussions

• Provide consultation on cultural beliefs and practices

ML Cultural Liaison School Assignments/Lead Contact

Multilingual Community Resources: Cultural Information, Multicultural Organizations, Adult Education, Health & Wellness and Legal Resources

Victoria Campoverde

EL Cultural liaison

763-433-4696
victoria.campoverde@ahschools.us

Tatiana Pham

EL Cultural liaison

763-433-4699
tatiana.pham@ahschools.us

Paul Phang

EL Cultural liaison

763-433-4698
paul.phang@ahschools.us

Kari Xiong-Carlson

EL Cultural liaison

763-433-4687
kari.xiongcarlson@ahschools.us

HOPE Office

Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education: Supporting our McKinney-Vento Eligible Students

Children and youth staying in shelters, hotels, or other temporary situations, have certain rights to ensure access to public education.

Anoka-Hennepin schools is guided by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These federal laws provide students experiencing homelessness access to opportunities that will help them to fully participate in school.

How is homelessness defined?

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, homelessness is defined as the lack of a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence; this includes individuals who:

• temporarily live in a hotel, motel, trailer park or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations;
• live in a car, park, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station; live in other public or private spaces not designed to accommodate regular sleeping for humans;
• live in an emergency shelter or transitional housing;
• have been abandoned in hospitals;
• temporarily share housing with another household due to loss of housing or economic hardship;
• are migratory and live in any of the circumstances described above;
• are considered unaccompanied youth, i.e. not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian and live in any of the circumstances described above.

Educational Stability

• McKinney-Vento provisions provide stability for children and youth experiencing homelessness by ensuring that they are able to attend school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there. According to each student’s best interest, eligible children and youth are able to remain in their school of origin or enroll in the school in the attendance area where the child or youth is temporarily living.
• If a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment, the parent(s)/guardian(s)/unaccompanied youth has the right to appeal the district’s decision through a quick dispute resolution process. Until the dispute is resolved, the student must be immediately admitted or readmitted to the school in which enrollment is sought by the parent(s)/guardian(s)/unaccompanied youth.

Immediate Enrollment

• Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment, including proof of residence, birth certificate, guardianship documentation, previous school records or immunization records. Students have the right to participate fully in school while the required documents are gathered.
• Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to a free, appropriate public education, including early intervention services.

School Nutrition

• Students experiencing homelessness automatically qualify for free school meals. Once qualified, this benefit is valid for the entire school year.
  

School Transportation

• To ensure school stability, students experiencing homelessness have access to the same transportation services to and from school as students who are permanently housed, even if living outside of the attendance area of the school of origin.

At each Anoka-Hennepin School, there is a designated Homeless Education Lead who provides support to our students and families experiencing homelessness, ensuring access to supportive services and educational rights as named under the McKinney-Vento Act.

• HOPE information brochure (English)
• HOPE information brochure (Spanish)

• Minnesota Department of Education dispute form

Please join us in providing the gift of pride, confidence, and belonging.

School and basic needs supplies will be provided to students across the district to ensure that all students are able to come to school ready to learn.

Hope Office Wish List

Heidi Geiss

Homeless liaison

763-506-1065
Heidi.Geiss@ahschools.us

Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education Program  

Contact our program: 
Indian_ed@ahschools.us
763-506-1159

American Indian Ed Quick Info

Meet the team! 

More info on the program: 

Program Brochure

Facebook page

 

Questions?

Contact your Advisor: Click Here
 

Contact the Program Supervisor: 

Mindy Meyers
American Indian Education Coordinator
Mindy.Meyers@ahschools.us
763-506-1186

American Indian Education office: 

Educational Service Center
2727 N Ferry St.

Anoka, MN 55303  

Culture Lessons/Resources for teachers/families: 

Resource PDF 

 

 

 Advocacy

• Advocacy Between Home and School
• Liaison to District Personnel
• One-to-One Connection/Support
• Special Education
• Track Grades and Attendance
• Tutoring Scholarships
• Summer Reading Program
• Career Planning
• College Prep and Scholarship Application Assistance
• Information and Referral to Social Agencies
  
  

One of the goals of the American Indian Education program is to increase cultural awareness and knowledge of our student's American Indian Heritage. We strive to instill pride in our students and the belief that the generations before them had value, and contributed to the world they now live in. Advisors create opportunities for students to learn about their culture through community events, field trips, and K-12 lesson plans that they develop each year. 

Elementary Schools

**Exception: River Trail Learning Students fall under the Andover/Alternative School Cluster

Elementary Cluster 1

Jenny Porter

jenny.porter@ahschools.us
763-506-1172

• Andover Elementary
• Brookside Elementary
• Champlin Brooklyn Park Academy
• Crooked Lake Elementary
• Dayton Elementary
• Evergreen Park Elementary
• Lincoln Elementary
• Monroe Elementary   
• Oxbow Creek Elementary 
• Ramsey Elementary
• Rum River Elementary
• Wilson Elementary 

Elementary Cluster 2

Biiwaabik, Laura Pederson

• Adams Elementary
• Eisenhower Elementary
• Hamilton Elementary
• Hoover Elementary
• Jefferson Elementary
• Johnsville Elementary
• Madison Elementary
• McKinley Elementary
• Mississippi Elementary
• Morris Bye Elementary
• Sand Creek Elementary
• Sunrise Elementary
• University Elementary 

Program Coordinator

Mindy Meyers, Waapishki Kiisis Ikwe

Cluster Alignment:

The Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education program follows a cluster model. Each advisor is aligned to a specific school cluster and supports the students in those buildings. This allows our advisors to follow students for more than just a few years, given they do not switch schools or move. 

**Students who opt to enroll in the Step Ahead Online program will work with their "home school" cluster advisor. 

Secondary Schools 

Andover/Alternative Cluster

Danielle Hale, Makade Giniw

UPCOMING EVENTS / SAVE THE DATES

Click Here to download the May/June Calendar of Events!

Trimester Celebrations

End of Year Gathering

Each June, the Indian Education Program plans a potluck gathering to close out the school year. During this picnic we celebrate our students who are transitioning from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and high school graduates. 
 

There are two Parent Committees connected with our Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education Program. 

The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) is a committee composed of parents or guardians of American Indian students, school district representatives, and secondary American Indian students. The AIPAC advises the district on aspects related to supporting and working with American Indian students and families. They also provide feedback and advice regarding aspects of the American Indian Education Program.

The Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee (JOM) works specifically with the JOM Grant. This committee is composed of parents or guardians of JOM certified American Indian students participating in the American Indian Educaiton Program. The JOM Parent Committee serves as a governing body and oversees all aspects of and approves all expenditures of the JOM Grant.

Meetings:

The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee and the Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee meet on a monthly basis throughout the school year. All parent committee meetings are open to the public, though only elected members may participate in voting. All meetings are held in person at the Educational Service Center in Anoka (2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, 55303). 

JOM Meetings from 5-6pm and AIPAC meetings form 6-7:30pm. 

2024-2025 SY Meeting Dates: Tuesdays:

• November 19, 2024

• December 11, 2025 (Wednesday)*
  *Will be at Coon Rapids Middle School

• January 21, 2025

• February 18, 2025

• March 6 - special meeting AIPAC. Virtual
  • For link email: indian_ed@ahschools.us

• March 18, 2025 -- CANCELED

• April 15, 2025

• May 20, 2025

• June 17, 2025

Joining the AIPAC or JOM Committee(s):

All AIPAC and JOM members are elected by the American Indian Education Program Community via an annual elected. Parent committee elections are held every September. Families receive nomination information via email and US mail; voting takes place in person at the annual fall gather with an opportunity to vote virtually. 

All parents/guardians of children enrolled in the American Indian Education Program and American Indian Students grades 7-12 are eligible to vote for AIPAC members. Only parents/guardians of JOM certified students may vote for JOM members. 

To learn more about committee eligibility and nominations, please review the 24-25 Self Nomination Information. 

Questions?: Please contact your cluster advisor or email: indian_ed@ahschools.us

American Indian Education Tutoring Scholarships 

Click Here to visit our tutoring page to learn more about our scholarships, deadlines, and access the application. 

ACT PREP SCHOLARSHIPS: 

This year our program is partnering with Sylvan Learning to offer a limited number of ACT Prep Scholarships. The Scholarship includes: 

• 26 sessions (hours) of small group instruction
• Three practice tests
• 24 hour access to video review of test questions
• Additional study materials. 

Scholarships will be awarded on a lottery basis with preference given to Juniors.

To Apply: Fill out this registration form. Email the completed form to Indian_ed@ahschools.us

Due Date: Monday, April 7, 2025

Notification: All families will be notified of their scholarship status by Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

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Health and wellness

Helping students reach their full potential

It is the primary mission of the Anoka-Hennepin School Counseling Program to support students in developing an individual vision of success to meet their academic, personal/social, post-secondary, college and career readiness goals.  

• Collaborate - school counselors collaborate with students, families, school staff and community partners to help schools achieve their mission and students reach their goals.
• Academic support – school counselors help students with topics such as academic organization, course planning, study skills and post-secondary preparation.
• College and career planning – school counselors help students identify possible career paths through interest inventories, personality type assessments and learning style tests. Counselors help students understand the connections between their academic learning, post-secondary education and training, and their career goals.
• Personal/social support – school counselors help students with issues such as bully prevention, anger management, problem solving and cooperation. Counselors work with families to find students additional support if needed.

Middle school counseling sites 

High school counseling sites

School Social Workers

Dually licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, school social workers are mental health professionals and practitioners who bring a variety of skills and evidence-based practices to the school setting. This includes providing social work services and supports to students, families, and educational staff while bridging connections between home, school, and community to support students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral success at school. 

For more information on school social work services at our specific schools and programs, please contact the building school social worker.

Click on the image to enlarge the National SSW practice model.

School Social Work Brochure

Federal law 504 for special accommodations 

Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options, such as the arts, science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB).

Anoka-Hennepin specialty and magnet schools are public schools available to all students at no additional cost. These schools, which are at the elementary, middle and high school levels, are designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries may apply to enroll at any of the specialty or magnet schools. The magnet schools are offered to students districtwide in partnership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), which provides transportation to those schools. Students may enroll at the specialty schools using an in-district transfer process without transportation.

Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer, while six sites are magnet schools, which are available through the NWSISD. Learn more about the enrollment process at ahschools.us/enroll.

Informational Flyers

• Elementary school options.
• Middle school options.
• High school options and open house dates.

Champlin Park High School - International Baccalaureate Program 

6025 109th Ave N, Champlin

Are you interested in a dynamic, challenging and supportive course of study? The IB Program is regarded as the international standard of excellence for career and college-bound students. Champlin Park has offers both the IB Diploma and Career Programs. IB DP and CP graduates are some of the most sought-after college students around the world. Students are not required to be straight "A" students to qualify for IB, rather we look for students who are hard-working and dedicated to studying topics in-depth.

Learn more about Champlin Park High School - International Baccalaureate Programme. 

Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science

6000 109th Ave. N, Champlin

As a specialty school for math and science, Jackson Middle School (JMS) is a caring, innovative and inclusive community that leads the way in developing confident, critical thinkers through integrated, inquiry-based learning experiences. Each grade level has integrated learning themes that provide students relevant connections between their classes and science, technology, engineering and math. JMS offers electives in astronomy, environmental science, engineering and science fiction

Learn more about Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science. 

Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science

6100 109th Ave., Champlin

Through an integrated curriculum, students receive a unique learning experience emphasizing math and environmental science. This is made possible by our on-site nature center, greenhouse and gardens, math lab, and strong community partnerships. All of our students work closely with naturalists from the Three River Park District as well as educators from the Minnesota Arboretum. Fourth and fifth grade students go through the University of Minnesota’s Junior Master Gardener program. Our specialty focus is blended into the core curriculum and all of the learning that occurs at CBPA.

Learn more about Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science.

Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering

2369 109th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids

Hoover Elementary is a STEM-H School focusing on Biomedical, Health Sciences, and Engineering. Our students focus on human body systems and the biomedical and technological innovations that keep us healthy. Students learn about different body systems and become “experts” each year. Our experts then leave Hoover with a deep understanding of how the human body works and stays healthy. They also learn all about the different medical advances, technology innovations, and career choices that relate to our biomedical, health sciences, and engineering focus. The school offers field experiences and partnerships with Science Museum of Minnesota, Medtronic, Peak Physique Gym, Minnesota Twins, TEAM Chiropractic and Wellness, and many more! 

Learn More about Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering. 

Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts

540 South St., Anoka

Lincoln is the only Arts Specialty elementary school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, and we value authentic arts integration, diverse arts residencies and field trips, and equitable access to visual and performing arts opportunities for all students. Our staff is dedicated to providing diverse arts experiences for ALL students, from kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers take part in their own artistic professional development, engaging in and honing arts practices and processes. Additional arts opportunities are available to students during and after the school day, including 4th and 5th grade band, orchestra, and choir, plays and musical theatre experiences, and targeted arts experiences in areas like animation, photography, book arts, interdisciplinary dance, and global drumming.

Learn more about Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts.

Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children's Engineering

901 Brookdale Dr. N, Brooklyn Park

Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering is an amazing kindergarten through 5th grade specialty school in Brooklyn Park in a highly diverse community. Project Lead the Way Launch allows students to explore engineering, computer programming and science concepts in a fun, engaging and collaborative way.

STEM education encourages students to use creative problem solving strategies to plan and design new technologies using the Engineering Design Process. As engineers, we define technology as a product or process that is designed and created to solve a problem. Students are encouraged to work with others to communicate findings and share results in inquiry based STEM lessons. STEM lessons present students with real world challenges that require students to use higher level thinking skills. Monroe STEM units are integrated into multiple content areas throughout the curriculum.

Learn more about Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children's Engineering.

Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)

3939 Seventh Ave. N, Anoka

The Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math at Anoka High School is designed for students who want to explore the connections between the arts, sciences, engineering and math while further developing technology and computer skills. STEAM uses project-based learning and the design thinking model to engage students. The classes in the STEAM program will strengthen students abilities to be creative and flexible problem solvers, explore different ideas, and communicate well with others! Students have the opportunity to delve into 3D modeling, design and fabrication, dance, engineering and robotics, sculpture, photo/video/digital media, music, and more! We encourage a collaborative approach to learning that embraces technology, encourages unique solutions, welcomes creative and inventive thinking as well as problem-solving to prepare for careers in computer science, the arts and engineering.

Learn more about Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

Blaine High School - Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science

12555 University Ave., NE, Blaine

Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (CEMS) is a specialty/magnet program within Blaine High School for students who want an integrated and rigorous, in-depth mathematics, science and engineering program. Students will increase academic skills as well as critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

The program will help students develop the academic, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to be lifelong learners and provide them with opportunities to explore careers in mathematics, science and engineering. It will prepare them for accelerated academic programs and for advanced work at the post-secondary and technical levels.

Learn more about Blaine High School - CEMS

Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

2340 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids 

The Coon Rapids High School Biomedical Sciences and Engineering program is designed to expose students to STEM-related careers including those in the medical, engineering, manufacturing, and technology fields. The hands-on, real-world courses actively engage students in their learning through the use of cutting-edge laboratory and engineering techniques, peer collaboration, and opportunities to interact with professionals in the field. Students in our program are inspired by the relevant and engaging curriculum as they develop foundational tools for their future college and career success.

Learn more about Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering.

Anoka Middle School for the Arts - Fred Moore Campus and Washington Campus

Fred Moore Campus - 1523 Fifth Ave., Anoka

Washington Campus - 2171 Sixth Ave., Anoka

Anoka Middle School for the Arts offers a learning environment that emphasizes the integration of core academics with the arts. In addition to rigorous core classes, the arts curriculum provides students the opportunity to explore the following art courses in depth through advancing levels: Ceramics, Drawing, Fabric Arts, Painting, Band, Choir, Dance, Music Composition, Orchestra, Theater, Digital Productions, and Creative Writing.

AMSA students work with professional guest artists, visit live performances, participate in educational field trips, and engage in public showcases (certain art classes). These experiences create collaborative and creative environments, build student confidence, and engage them in learning.

AMSA has been recognized as Top 20 Magnet School of America in 2020, and received numerous awards as National Magnet School of Excellence and Distinction.

Learn more about Anoka Middle School for the Arts. 

Evergreen Park Elementary: STEM School of Innovation

7020 Dupont Ave. N, Brooklyn Center

Evergreen Park Elementary STEM School of Innovation strives to empower students to design, create, and implement new ideas using our Innovation Design Process. Our STEM innovation programming is integrated into multiple content areas throughout the Anoka-Hennepin core curriculum. Each grade is an expert in specific areas that supports our Innovation focus. Our priority is to use Innovation to help students know themselves, grow themselves, build community, and seek solutions. The STEM program and design process provides opportunities for students to think critically while involving hands-on learning.

Learn more about Evergreen Park Elementary: STEM School of Innovation. 

University Avenue Elementary School: Aerospace, Children's Engineering and Science (ACES)

9901 University Ave., NE, Blaine

Students who attend our school will receive approved Anoka-Hennepin curriculum, but have an added focus on aerospace, engineering, and science.

To assist in the planning and implementation of our program, we have established partnerships with the Anoka County Airport, Jackson Middle School Observatory, NASA, The Space Foundation, STARBASE MN, and the Civil Air Patrol.

Students learn about aerospace, engineering and science in and outside of school. Field trips are designed as hands-on learning experiences that increase background knowledge and enrich the learning happening at school as well as connect to our families and community.

Learn more about University Avenue Elementary School: Aerospace, Children's Engineering and Science (ACES).

The student achievement advisors' role, in collaboration with the administration and staff of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, is to support the efforts of our students to succeed academically and socially as well as strengthen relationships with the families and communities our students represent.

There are Student Achievement Advisors (SAAs) placed at each middle and high school throughout the district and one elementary school.

Monroe Elementary: Jaleel Ramey
Monroe Elementary: Cathy Ngo