School Guide 2007
Colleges, Universities, Private Schools
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The questions are different depending on the age. For parents of toddlers, the questions start as soon as they walk and talk: “Which school will they go to?” (And no, the correct answer isn’t “The closest one.”) For teenagers, the all-encompassing question is: “What are your plans after graduation?” It’s not hard to lose sleep over these seemingly harmless questions. How, exactly, do you find the perfect match? In addition to academics, factor in tuition, location, student population, activities, and class size. Gather resources and information about each school you’re considering, ask questions, and trust your instincts. When you find a school where you or your child feels “at home,” you’ll know you made the right choice. We’ve compiled a list of the best schools in the area to help you with your search.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Academy of Holy Angels
Contact info: 6600 Nicollet Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423; 612-798-2600; www.ahastars.org
School motto: “Confident. Prepared. Connected in faith.”
Total enrollment: 850 • Average class size: 20 • Tuition: $9,950
Unique programs offered: Project Laptop, a personal one-to-one computer program for all incoming ninth graders. We also offer the AHA Theater School within the general curriculum.
Application deadline: January 11, 2008 (and ongoing after that time).
Open house dates: November 7 and 8, January 9, and April 30, starting at 6:30 p.m.
How is your school distinctive? AHA just celebrated 75 years as a Catholic High School in Richfield. We’re housed in a beautiful, French Gothic building in the heart of the Minneapolis/St.Paul area.
Would you like to add anything else? Over 39 percent of AHA students receive need-based financial aid and scholarships. We work with every family to make it possible to have a high quality Catholic education.
Breck School
Contact info: 123 Ottawa Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55422; 763-381-8100; www.breckschool.org
Full-time enrollment: 1,200 • Average class size: 17
Unique programs offered: Modern language beginning in kindergarten (Spanish or Chinese); one-to-one laptop program for all students in grades 4-12; highly awarded advanced research opportunities in science and history; a visual arts program that has produced more state scholastic arts winners than any other school in the state for the past two years; a fully integrated service learning curriculum.
Tuition: Ranges from $13,145 - $18,500 • Application deadline: February 1, 2008
Open house dates: Meet the New Head of School, Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Lower School Admissions evening is Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 7 to 9 p.m. P-12 Open house admissions event, Jan. 13 from 1:30 -3:30.
How is your school distinctive? Breck provides a holistic educational experience that fosters a diverse and inclusive environment. Our single campus provides opportunities for students of different ages to work together cooperatively, such as first grade/senior buddies and kindergarten/seventh grade “bio-buddies.
Hill-Murray School
Contact info: 2625 Larpenteur Ave. East, Maplewood, MN 55109; 651-748-2446; www.hill-murray.org
School motto: “A place to learn… a place to grow… a place to belong.”
Total enrollment: Grades 7-12: 1,000
Average class size: Middle school: 25; High school: 23
Unique programs offered: We offer an art program featuring a nationally recognized Artist-in-Residence specializing in stained glass and steel sculpture.
Tuition: For 2007-08: middle school (grades 7-8): $8,050; high school: $9,200
Application deadline: January 19, 2008 (for school year 2008-09).
Open house dates: Thursday, October 25, 2007; Thursday, January 10, 2008
How is your school distinctive? We are one of only two metro area schools to be cited by ACT for our rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Only eight schools were named statewide.
