Sojourner Truth Academy
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
Sojourner Truth Academy believes that participation in extracurricular activities increases a scholar’s sense of attachment to their school. Thereby, increasing academic achievement, & reducing truancy. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities for our scholars, such as boys & girls basketball, cheerleading, debate, soccer & middle school girls club.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact (612) 588-3599 x243 or agonzalez@sojournertruthacademy.org. You can also visit sojournertruthacademy.org/enroll. Please apply by 3/15/23.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
12%
Academic programming
Sojourner Truth Academy strives to provide high-quality, differentiated instruction to all scholars based on the Minnesota State Standards & by utilizing rigorous & engaging curricula. Staff frequently analyze data collaboratively to determine the needs of their classes & design lessons for intervention & extension based on the data. There is a joy factor & strong sense of community in every space. Scholars are taught & praised for demonstrating growth mindset, integrity, compassion, & more. Scholars receive instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music, & physical education. Staff implement research-based curriculum such as Eureka Math (Pre-K-Grade 8, Math), AmazeWorks (Pre-K-Grade 8, Social-Emotional Learning & Anti-bias Instruction), Reading with Relevance (Gr6-8, ELA), myPerspectives (Gr6-8, ELA), & TCI (Gr5-8, Science & Social Studies). A curriculum piloting & adoption process will begin in the 22-23 school year for GrK-5 ELA. GrK-4 Science & Social Studies adoption will follow.
Special education programming
Special Education Services are available to eligible scholars. STA’s special education team plan with parents to meet any special needs their scholar might have in school. If a scholar is new to Sojourner Truth Academy & received special education services and/or has been referred for special education services in the past, please let us know as soon as possible following enrollment. This information is vital to the successful educational planning for scholars.
English language learner programming
Sojourner Truth Academy welcomes English Learners. English Language Learner (ELL) services are designed to ensure that: scholars enhance their English skills in listening, speaking, reading & writing; scholars have access to quality school curriculum; scholars are supported to reach high academic standards in English & content areas; scholars learn in a setting supportive of their native language & culture.Families can fully participate in the education of their children ELL classes help scholars reach state standards in English language proficiency. Intermediate & advanced English learners participate in grade-level content classes with licensed teachers & receive support from ELL teachers & support staff based on scholar needs.
Covid recovery plan
To address Covid learning loss, Sojourner Truth Academy is implementing daily intervention blocks for math & reading. During this time, scholars will receive personalized individual or small group instruction based on their current performance & demonstration towards mastery of grade-level skills. STA is also using the MAP Test, an assessment that measures scholars’ growth & overall achievement, in grades K-8 as a diagnostic tool. Scholars in grades 3-8 will spend time daily on the MAP Learning Accelerator, an online program with videos & online practice corresponding to their achievement level on the MAP test. Additionally, there are several dates on the calendar for staff development that will enhance the skills of STA staff in analyzing data & improving instructional practices. There are also three evening events this year for staff to engage with families on strategies they are using in the classroom & how to support learning at home.
Proficiency
1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
1 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
12%
School values
There is a palpable joy factor amongst the staff & scholars & the family-like atmosphere is welcoming & warm. We meet scholars & families where they are & work hard with caring, experienced staff to break barriers that can impede learning to ensure academic success. It is this energy that keeps Sojourner Truth Academy a staple in the Northside community.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
26%
Equity vision
We are different sizes, colors, shapes. We have different laughs. We have our own stories. We value each other. We learn from one another. We support each other. We are global citizens. We are proud of our own culture. We have opportunities. Our eyes are open. We search for the truth. This is our environment. We are willing to learn. We are students & teachers. We have strengths & weaknesses. We are successful. We do have stories. We will not forget where we came from.