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Academics
Schools in Anoka-Hennepin are split into three levels:
- Elementary schools, which educate kindergarten through fifth grade students.
- Middle schools, which educate sixth through eighth grade students.
- High schools, which educate students nine through 12.
In addition, the school district coordinates programs for early learners, adults and learners with special education needs.
The elementary school experience
Anoka-Hennepin's elementary school program is based on the belief that all children are valuable and unique individuals, and that children learn best when the home, school and community work together. Teachers use many different strategies to teach reading and writing, including phonics. This approach, known as "balanced literacy," is based on the most current research on how children learn.
The goal is that all students read independently and well by the end of third grade.
The goal is that all students read independently and well by the end of third grade.
Elementary math, science and social studies instruction provide students with knowledge to understand and explore the world around them. Students learn and apply mathematics every day, and math and science curriculum make extensive use of hands-on activities. Specialists teach art, music, physical education and media.
The middle school experience
Anoka-Hennepin's six middle schools have a supportive structure in which students are part of a "team," with each team sharing the same group of teachers all year for core subject areas.
Each middle school student is assigned an advisor and is given regular time to meet with the advisor during the week. The comprehensive middle school curriculum includes math, reading, writing, social studies and science. Further opportunities in reading and math are available for students to focus on essential skills and for those who need advanced coursework.
Students can choose a number of electives in art, family and consumer science, music, world languages, physical education and industrial technology in December-January. More information on these classes can be found in the middle school registration guide.
Each middle school student is assigned an advisor and is given regular time to meet with the advisor during the week. The comprehensive middle school curriculum includes math, reading, writing, social studies and science. Further opportunities in reading and math are available for students to focus on essential skills and for those who need advanced coursework.
Students can choose a number of electives in art, family and consumer science, music, world languages, physical education and industrial technology in December-January. More information on these classes can be found in the middle school registration guide.
After-school activities and athletics for middle school students are organized through Anoka-Hennepin Community Education.
The high school experience
Anoka-Hennepin high schools have a five-period day structure with three trimesters each school year. A one credit course is earned by completing that class over two trimesters.
Some classes are a half-credit and one trimester. Our high schools provide more than 200 courses and electives, which are outlined in the registration guide.
To graduate, students must pass all required courses and earn passing marks in state tests required for graduation. Students have several opportunities to take and pass state required tests.
Grading is a 4.0 scale, with weighted grades awarded to students who earn "C" or better in honors or selected advanced courses. In addition, high schools offer Advanced Placement, College In the Schools (CIS), concurrent enrollment and Articulated Credit (AC) courses.
Some classes are a half-credit and one trimester. Our high schools provide more than 200 courses and electives, which are outlined in the registration guide.
To graduate, students must pass all required courses and earn passing marks in state tests required for graduation. Students have several opportunities to take and pass state required tests.
Grading is a 4.0 scale, with weighted grades awarded to students who earn "C" or better in honors or selected advanced courses. In addition, high schools offer Advanced Placement, College In the Schools (CIS), concurrent enrollment and Articulated Credit (AC) courses.
