The FAIR School for Arts
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About
About Us
The FAIR School for Arts in Minneapolis is a public arts high school offering comprehensive arts education alongside rigorous academics. Students choose a major in visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, or media arts. FAIR prepares students for college & careers through intensive arts training & academic excellence. The school welcomes students who are passionate about the arts & ready to be accepted for who they are. FAIR High School for the Arts provides an environment where artistic expression, academic achievement & personal growth intersect.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
The FAIR School for Arts offers Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend The FAIR School for Arts are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
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Academic programming
The FAIR School is a comprehensive Minneapolis Public High School with the same graduation requirements & core course offerings as all of the other Minneapolis Public High Schools. In their electives, FAIR primarily focuses on arts offerings, with a full portfolio of coursework in 2-D, 3-D, & Media Arts, vocal & instrumental music, theater arts, & dance. Many of their students attend nearby colleges for PSEO coursework–either part time or full time–in their upperclassmen years.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College prep, Credit recovery, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning, PSEO, Personalized Learning, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing
Special education programming
Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.
Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.
Curricula
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English language learner programming
MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.
Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.
College Continuation
Graduation
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Climate
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School values
MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.
Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
Recess
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Discipline Policy
MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.
Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.
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Equity
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Equity vision
MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.
Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
