Anwatin Middle School
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Anwatin Middle School offers a variety of clubs & activities to connect students to one another & to their interests. Students will have the opportunity to participate in: the Beacons After School program, Gender & Sexuality Alliance program, Loppet program, Native Group, Athletic clubs, Project Success, Student Ambassadors, Student Newspaper, Yearbook, & Youth Voice.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, Sports, Sports, Theater
Uniforms
Students who attend Anwatin Middle School 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.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
15%
Academic programming
All students will have the opportunity to engage in coursework that allows them to pursue their passions & interests through IB programming, Advanced Placement (AP), & other electives. All students will also have access to career & college programs, through the Career & Technical Education Center (CTE).
Academic Programs Offered:
Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Multi-Grade Classrooms, Personalized Learning
Special education programming
Anwatin Middle School has Special Education programs that specialize in Autism programming, Developmental/Cognitive & Learning disability, & Emotional Behavioral programming for Setting Level 1 to 3 students.
English language learner programming
The building ESL department focuses on supporting students who are English learners by using teaching methods supported by the district curriculum department. Anwatin Middle School offers shelter instruction & pull-out support for ESL students. Shelter instruction is designed to support & assist teachers with creating lesson plans that are easier for students to understand & that help them to improve their English skills, while still learning the same material as the other students.
Proficiency
1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
2 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
27%
School values
Anwatin Middle School focuses on the following values: Academic Growth, Nurturing Environments, Wellbeing, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, & Nature.
Discipline Policy
At Anwatin Middle School, everyone has a shared responsibility to ensure the safety of the school. Students are expected to follow adult’s instructions & to take responsibility for their actions, & intentional or unintentional involvement with each other. All students will be given the opportunity to remedy the situation before any administrative consequences are applied. Anwatin Behavior Expectations focus on: being kind, attending class ready & on time, keeping the focus on learning, & cleaning & caring for the environment. Before administering any consequences, all students, parents, & staff are involved in the problem-solving model to address any & all conflict in the building.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
24%
Equity vision
Anwatin Middle School will be committed to the families they serve, providing support & encouragement to all. The school will create a community where all children feel loved, respected, & encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. Anwatin Middle School will also provide a high quality education where all feel safe, respected, & in an environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. They will provide a safe learning environment with a welcoming atmosphere that creates a sense of belonging amongst the families. The school will maintain an environment which acknowledges & respects all children from diverse family & cultural backgrounds.
