Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
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About
Extra programming
Lake Harriet Upper has a strong community education program & multiple learning options through their Area Learning Center, including GEMS/GISE (science & engineering programs).
Uniforms
Students who attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary 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.
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Academics
High Performing
Academic programming
Lake Harriet Upper offers a challenging curriculum in a supportive & nurturing environment. The intermediate grades (3-5) provide the right balance of nurture & challenge for curious, energetic students. Teachers emphasize social & academic growth, building on student-to-student & student-to-teacher relationships. The school uses Bridges in mathematics & Benchmark Education for English Language Arts.
Special education programming
Lake Harriet’s special education department is relentlessly focused on students receiving individualized services & equitable instruction in their least restrictive environment. They are committed to educational evaluations & services that are not predicted by a student’s race. They expect to have one special education resource teacher & one developmental & cognitive delay program teacher.
English language learner programming
Lake Harriet offers targeted & specific language instruction aligned with literacy development needs centered on student identity, individualized learning, & multilingualism. They expect to have one half-time teacher delivering these services.
Proficiency
8 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
8 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
7 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
8 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
High Performing
School values
Lake Harriet staff & parents are committed to academic rigor for their children. They are also committed to their education in the arts, physical health, social skills development, & community service. Lake Harriet believes in educating the whole child, respecting each child’s unique learning style, & challenging each child to reach their fullest potential. They believe all children can learn & become smarter through sustained effort on their part, as well as sustained effort & excellence in instruction by the school’s staff.
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Equity
High Performing
Equity vision
All students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success.
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