Stonebridge World School
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About
About Us
Stonebridge World School provides a unique combination of a global curriculum, a variety of services, & a central location designed to provide a first-class education. Stonebridge is a small school community focused on building global citizens through reading, writing, & math combined with arts, technology, & physical education to educate the whole child.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Japanese, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Stonebridge offers a variety of after-school programs inspired by parent & student ideas. Past programs include, Homework Help Club, Dance, Soccer Club, Girls on the Run, Robotics Club, Boys Basketball, & Culture Club.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Stonebridge World School are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact the Front Office at (612) 877-7400 or info@sbwschool.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Low Performing
Academic programming
Stonebridge World School is a Pre-K-6 Minneapolis public charter school that offers a combination of a global curriculum, different services, & a central location designed to provide a first-class education to Minneapolis students. Stonebridge is a safe, small school community that focuses on building global citizens through reading, writing, & math combined with arts, technology, & physical education to educate the whole child.
Stonebridge follows the Responsive Classroom program, which brings together what children need to learn with what schools know about how they need to learn. Teachers pay equal attention to social & academic learning. Social learning is centered around cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, & self-control. Teachers learn about their students individually, culturally, & developmentally.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Personalized Learning
Special education programming
The special education program at Stonebridge World School provides specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, as mandated by laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). At the core of these programs is the Individualized Education Program (IEP), a personalized plan developed with parents to set annual goals, outline necessary services & accommodations, & track student progress in the least restrictive environment possible. Stonebridge serves students with a variety of different needs & will accept students up to Federal Setting 03 (60%+ outside of the classroom). The goal is to foster academic success, social skills, & independence for all students with disabilities.
Curricula
Stonebridge utilizes the following curricula: Pre-K Reading & Math: The Creative Curriculum. K-6 Reading: EL- Open-up Resources. K-6 Math: Everyday Mathematics.
English language learner programming
Stonebridge’s English Language Learner (ELL) program has doubled in capacity to better serve our students & families. It is designed to meet the needs of their growing multicultural community while honoring & respecting all cultures represented in the school. Students receive individualized support through small group pull-out sessions, where ELL teachers tailor lessons to each student’s language level & learning needs. Instruction focuses on developing strong language skills & building confidence in both academic & social English. Collaboration between ELL teachers & classroom teachers ensures that students can apply their English skills across all subjects & fully participate in school life.
Climate
Below Average
School values
Stonebridge World School’s Core Values are:
Creative: Encourage & respect individualism
Inquirer: Be relentless problem-solvers
Caring: Active listening honors & respects individuals & enhances the well-being of the school community
Respect: Everyone in the school community can learn, show compassion & communicate in a respectful way
Open-Minded: Support, respect & honor each other’s cultures
Risk Taker: Encouraging risk-taking builds confidence & perseverance
Recess
Recess is an important part of our students’ social, emotional, & physical development. To ensure that every child experiences a safe & welcoming recess, they include the following elements:
Staff monitor the recess area at all times
Clear Rules & Expectations: Stonebridge has clearly communicated playground rules. Students spend time practicing how to properly use playground equipment, respect others, & play safely.
Structured & Unstructured Play: They offer organized games & activities led by staff as well as free play.
Discipline Policy
Stonebridge focuses on providing a Responsive Classroom approach, training all teachers in the principles & practices. This approach has teachers working with students at the beginning of the year on hopes & dreams, classroom essential agreements, modeling expectations, & guided discovery. They build community through a variety of activities & team games. Responsive Classroom allows teachers & students to work together to create an understanding of expectations. The goal is to teach students to act in ways that contribute to academic achievement & school success, & to support a school environment where students & staff are responsible & respectful.
When students are disruptive or act inappropriately, school staff & administrators respond to this behavior logically, appropriately, & consistently. Stonebridge has adopted a restorative justice approach, focusing on problem-solving, circle conversations, logical consequences, & addressing harm in a positive & collaborative manner.
Teacher retention
Equity
Below Average
Equity vision
The principles of the equity vision at Stonebridge World School have been part of everyday practices since the school’s inception. They believe every student needs to be recognized for who they are, where they come from, & supported with resources to adequately serve their needs. Building relationships with students & their families is a cornerstone value at the school, done through a range of ways including ongoing communication, affirmative listening, & providing authentic responses. Teachers & staff at the school have experience working with a very diverse group of students & families. The learning program features research-based curriculum & hands-on learning opportunities that include service-learning projects & inquiry-based global units of study. They provide extensive support services, recognizing the high needs that many of our students bring to school & develop opportunities for active parent participation. They continue to commit every day to address systemic barriers that affect their families & impact academic learning with teachers & staff making the continued effort to educate themselves & work to address practices that contribute to inequities.
