Hiawatha Academy – Northrop
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Hiawatha Academies (HA) provides a wide range of athletic offerings, leadership programs, & clubs. For athletics, Hiawatha is a member of the Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference (EMAC), as well as the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). MSHSL sponsored programs are offered to Hiawatha Academies scholars in grades 7-12. Some of the athletic offerings include soccer, basketball, girls volleyball, football, track & field, boys baseball, girls softball, & cross country running. They offer extra-curricular clubs & groups, & are constantly adapting to the interests of their scholars. They believe in creating opportunities for scholars of all ages to engage in interests outside of the classroom to build a positive school culture. Some of their clubs include: Black Student Union (BSU),Chess Club, Danza Azteca, Girls Who Code, LatinX Club, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Student Council, Robotics, & many more.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Black Student Union (BSU), Chess Club, Cultural Extracurriculars, Danza Azteca, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Who Code, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, LatinX Club, National Honor Society, Robotics, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Student Council, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend Hiawatha Academy – Northrop are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact the Recruitment & Admissions team at (612) 455-4044 or enrollment@hiawathaacademies.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
16%
Academic programming
Hiawatha Academies believes in the unlimited potential of all students. They seek to create a K-12 school experience for students that empowers them with knowledge, character, & leadership skills. Their students will use these skills to navigate, interrogate, & transform their communities. Hiawatha Academies is committed to making the city & world more inclusive, equitable, & just.
Hiawatha Academies also strives to create inclusive learning communities that are rigorous & joyful, & that build student agency. They believe that a great school is one in which:
(1) Students have consistent access to rigorous, high-quality curriculum;
(2) Teachers utilize engaging & demanding instructional practices;
(3) Authentic literacy practices are embedded in all subject areas;
(4) Students are motivated through effective school culture practices; &
(5) Multi-tiered support systems reach all learners.
Academic Programs Offered:
Advanced Instruction, Arts Focused Programming, College Prep
Special education programming
“All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, & leadership skills to graduate from college & serve the common good.”
Hiawatha Academies’ mission statement avoids caveats about what students can achieve. They believe in the boundless potential of every change & they support this potential in many ways. Led by their mission, their classrooms support diverse learners, including students with exceptional learning needs.
The school believes:
(1) Every child must be valued, held to high expectations, & seen as a unique & whole person;
(2) The overwhelming majority of students with disabilities can achieve academic success on rigorous, grade-level content when given the right support;
(3) When a student is not successful, the school’s default assumption is to rethink how they can support the student;
(4) Intelligence is multidimensional & should be recognized as such; &
(5) Students with disabilities should be included with non-disabled peers to the greatest degree possible.
English language learner programming
As of Fall 2023, approximately 89% of students who attend Hiawatha Academies identify as multilingual, with 63% of Hiawatha students qualifying for English Language Development services (ELD). Hiawatha’s student demographics underscore the need for robust & comprehensive ELD services, which address the linguistic needs of scholars across all grade levels & stages of English language acquisition.
To address these needs, Hiawatha focuses on providing robust English language services through a collaborative co-teaching model. Additionally, scholars who are new to the country receive a newcomer class that is designed to meet their specific needs. The school believes that all scholars should have access to grade-level content to develop the key language needed to be successful in all content areas & social interactions. To do this, the school also prepares all teachers to meet the needs of multilingual learners in their classrooms through professional development & coaching.
Proficiency
1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
1 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
3 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
73%
School values
Hiawatha Academies is a network of public charter schools in Minneapolis serving students from kindergarten to 12th grade. They create a K-12 school experience that empowers students with knowledge, character, & leadership skills.
By nurturing students’ character & leadership qualities, & realizing their academic potential, Hiawatha Academies is developing young adults with rich lives who will contribute to society.
Discipline Policy
Discipline is closely aligned with the school’s promotion, prevention, & intervention efforts. Hiawatha Academies knows from extensive data that scholars don’t follow the rules as much as they follow relationships. Minor Behaviors are low-level disruptions that might not significantly impact the learning environment but still warrant attention. The school addressed such behaviors proactively through strategies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions, & restorative practices. Major Behaviors are more significant disruptions that have a noticeable impact & may require intensified interventions. With an equity lens, the school considers underlying factors like social-emotional needs.
Suspension is an option only after all other interventions are exhausted. Hiawatha prioritizes alternative solutions to maintain students’ engagement & connection. By using restorative practices, Social Emotional Learning Interventions, & supportive interventions, their intention is to address behavioral issues & prevent the necessity for suspension.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
46%
Equity vision
To honor the humanity of all people, they actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.
