Minnesota Transitions Charter School (HS)
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
MTCS schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities that are different at each MTCS school. Activities range from traditional sports activities, to e-sports, to student clubs such as cooking, gardening, anime, arts, & more. MTCS believes students thrive & stay in school when their interests are engaged. MTCS schools add new activities & options for students often so that students find what they are looking for, & a thriving fellow student community.
Extracurriculars Offered:
AV/Tech Clubs, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend Minnesota Transitions Charter School (HS) are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Sarah Bland at (612) 722-9013 or contact@emailmtcs.org.
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Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
76%
Academic programming
MTCS is here for your student.
Student success is all about getting just what a student needs when they need it. Because MTCS is a large, state-wide program, they have resources that many schools don’t & access to lots of great support & opportunities. Since the school has so many programs within this big academic community, they can offer small classroom sizes, online options, & all kinds of resources so that students succeed, stay in school, & graduate.
Students get lots of attention, because MTCS’ classes are small. Students also have lots of choices & opportunities thanks to the school’s Academic Community.
MTCS’s goal is to help students succeed in school, learn, & get ready for their futures. The school began in 1995, & for more than 20 years, MTCS has been supporting students & families all around Minnesota. Their classroom based programs are all in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, while their online programs are statewide. MTCS Schools are state approved, public charter schools. MTCS quality education prepares students for what’s next in their lives–including college & careers.
Academic Programs Offered:
Advanced Instruction, Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College Prep, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning, PSEO, Personalized Learning
Special education programming
MTCS is committed to meeting the unique learning needs of all students. MTCS provides special education services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities across the district. MTCS Special Education Services Department’s mission is that every student on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) receives the educational programming that best meets his/her individual needs, & supports each student with their future goals.
English language learner programming
The goal of the English Learner program at MTCS is to assist students in achieving English Language proficiency in order to be successful learners in the classroom. They welcome students from all linguistic backgrounds, & are committed to using the best educational practices to provide instruction. The school also works to provide a safe, welcoming environment for all students, where each student has access to the support that they need.
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School values
MTCS enhances the lives of students with programs & support that prepare them for life–academically, culturally, emotionally, & socially.
Discipline Policy
All students are entitled to learn & develop in a setting which promotes respect of self, of others, & of property. Proper positive discipline can only result from an environment which provides options & stresses student self-direction, decision-making, & responsibility. Schools can function effectively only with internal discipline based on mutual understanding of rights & responsibilities.
MTCS students must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that maintains a climate where learning can take place. Overall decorum affects student attitudes & influences student behavior. Proper student conduct is necessary to facilitate the education process & to create an atmosphere conducive to student achievement.
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Equity
Equity vision
Minnesota Transitions Charter School believes equity provides historically disenfranchised students the opportunity for an education where they have access to the resources & opportunities that will elevate them holistically & empower them to advocate for meaningful & intentional work. The school recognizes that eliminating barriers requires daily reflection, engagement, & practice. They commit to actively breaking down internal systems of oppression, leveling professional power, & valuing the assets of difference.
MTCS is committed to keeping students learning & in school, & that means tackling difficult things like racial equity & resolving conflict. Understanding how conflict is resolved, & making sure that justice runs deep in how staff & students understand & relate to each other, is at the core of keeping students thriving & in school, & will positively impact student life.
