 Schools
- School of Environmental Studies "Zoo School"
12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8750
Website: http://www.isd196.k12.mn.us/ses/
Students at this optional public high school are able to use the facilities at the Minnesota Zoo as well as those of the adjacent 3000-acre Lebanon Hills Regional Park as learning laboratories. They can also go on field studies and participate in rigorous, engaging studies of environments and environmental issues in many unique places around the world.
TrekNorth High School
2518 Hannah Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
Phone: (218) 444-1888
Website: http://www.treknorth.org/
A charter school that emphasizes "outdoor adventure and service learning, while providing college preparatory instruction." Go camping, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing, orienteering, fishing, and snowshoeing at this school.
Voyageurs Expeditionary High School
102 – 1st St. W, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 444-3130
Website: http://www.vehs.org/
This charter school aims to "prepare young people for world citizenship through expeditionary learning, community service, and the promotion of a culture of best effort, high expectation, collaboration, and intentional diversity." Learning out of the classroom at this school includes opportunities for international travel.
Project LEAD (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, and Determination)
1616 University Avenue, Suite 14 Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 312-9096
Website: http://ww2.spps.org/alc/lead.htm
Saint Public public alternative school that offers "innovative approaches to education, LEAD fosters positive relationships, stewardship with the environment, and essential leadership skills. Each semester has a theme and includes an expedition where students travel and explore various parts of the United States each session. Students take part in a wide range of activities including hiking, canoeing , backpacking, and mountain biking."
Agricultural and Food Sciences Academy
70 West County Road B2, Little Canada, MN 55117
Phone: (651) 415-5370
Website: http://www.afsa.state.mn.us/
A charter school that offers a "unique learning experience that offers project-based learning and advanced studies in agricultural sciences, food sciences, life sciences and natural resources."
Math and Science Academy
8430 Woodbury Crossing, Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 578-7507
Website: http://www.mnmsa.org/
"MSA is a nonsectarian, tuition free public school offering intense math and science experiences, balanced with strong
humanities and arts programs. Learning is interdisciplinary, effective and thoughtful."
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Programs within regular schools
- University Of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)
- Small Learning Communities at Saint Paul Public Schools that focus on science:
Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Academy - John A. Johnson Senior High School
Medical and Environmental Studies Academy(MESA) - Harding High School
- Small Learning Communities at Minneapolis Public Schools that focus on science:
- check here
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