Programs
Name the 12 different magnet programs our Elementary schools offer.
Language Immersion, Aerospace, Arts, Science, BioSmart, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented, American Indian, Hmong Studies, Online and Year-round.
What is the Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2024?
February 9th, 2024
What is the International Baccalaureate Pathway for a student at Benjamin E Mays living in Area A?
Benjamin E Mays > Hazel Park Prep > Harding High
Which students will receive Reserved Seat Letters?
Current SPPS 5th and 8th graders at sites that do not continue and PreK students at the Early Childhood Hubs.
Will an incoming student still receive sibling preference if the sibling at the school applies to a different site?
Yes
Name all the schools that do not offer PreK.
St. Anthony Park, Chelsea Heights, Horace Mann, Randolph Heights and Jie Ming Mandarin Imm.
What is the Deadline to apply for Early Admission to Kindergarten?
February 9, 2024
What is the Arts Pathway for a student at Four Seasons living in Area F?
Four Seasons > Global Arts Plus > Creative Arts
Which group of students will receive early notification regarding fall acceptances?
Kindergarten students applying to their Community School Zone and submit their applications by the December 22nd deadline.
Up to what grade does preference go for the Mandarin Immersion program at Highland Park HS for students coming from the Yinghua Academy?
Preference is given for 9th grade only.
Which schools with Immersion programs require language proficiency testing? (9 schools)
Adams Spanish Imm, L'Etoile du Nord French Imm, Jie Ming Mandarin Imm, Riverview Spanish/English Dual Imm, Wellstone Spanish/English Dual Imm, Highland Park MS Spanish & Mandarin Imm, Highland Park HS Spanish & Mandarin Imm, Hidden River French Imm, Central HS French & German Imm.
What are the first days of school for the 2024-25 SY?
PreK-KG = September 5, 2024 1-12 = September 3, 2024
What is the Science Pathway for a student at Crossroads Science living in Area B?
Crossroads Science > Humboldt Secondary (6-12)
Area
Up to what grade does preference go for the German Immersion program at Central HS for students coming from the Twin Cities German Immersion school?
Preference is given for 9th grade only.
What is the difference between AP and IB?
AP = College level courses using curriculum developed by The College Board. IB = Courses offered as part of an internationally recognized IB Diploma. Additional Info: Both are accelerated courses and both have the potential to earn college credit through an exam process.
If a student is born between ______ and _____ they qualify to apply for Early Admission to Kindergarten.
September 2nd and December 31st
What Areas does Hazel Park Prep serve for Elementary and Middle school grades?
Elementary - Areas A & B Middle - Areas A, B & C-East
What priority criteria does an Area E student get for enrollment at E-STEM Middle school?
In-District
Which schools have uniforms?
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion, Maxfield Elementary and Riverview Spanish Dual Immersion
What resources are available to help families when they ask about before and/or after school programing?
School Selection Guide offers: Discovery Club (PreK-5), Extended Day of Learning (K-12), Flipside (6-8) and Athletics (6-12). Other Resources: S'more Fun, Parks and Rec, Rec Centers, YMCA and Community Ed.
What is Reflecting St. Paul?
A priority based on residential addresses in high-need neighborhoods, which have high levels of residents eligible for free or reduced price lunch; with a home language other than English; and low test scores in reading and math.
To enroll in a language immersion program, at what grades is a language proficiency exam required?
2nd - 12th grades