Wellstone International High School
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Extra programming
Wellstone offers Beacons Programming in: Dance, Sports, Nails & Barber, Clubs, & Youth Site Council.
Uniforms
Students who attend Wellstone International High 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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Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
Wellstone provides an equitable education for English Learners (ELs) by meeting academic & social-emotional needs. WIHS builds on the assets & experiences of ELs’ multilingualism & multiculturalism.
Students are expected to critically analyze & respond to local & global issues, while enhancing awareness of self & others. Academic standards, research-based support systems, & experiential learning come together to produce a rich academic setting. Advanced coursework includes college courses & opportunities for students to prepare for post-secondary options. Wellstone utilizes & promotes collaboration & community engagement through enhanced community partnerships.
Students at Wellstone follow the regular MPS High School Pathways to graduate. Students take a minimum of 21.5 credits as a whole. Students at Wellstone also have the opportunity to enroll to take college courses through Destination:Diploma to Degree, & the Career & Technology Center.
Special education programming
Special education students at Wellstone are served through a team formed by a Special Education Resource Teacher, Social Worker, Psychologist, Therapist, & the Principal. This team will collaborate & meet to complete an Individualized Educational Team & develop a plan of service based on the specific student’s needs & goals. The team will intentionally work with the family & the district to ensure the student receives the best learning experience & that all the students’ rights & responsibilities are met. The special education department is relentlessly focused on students receiving individualized services & equitable instruction in their least restrictive environment. Wellstone is committed to educational evaluations & services that are not predicted by a student’s race.
English language learner programming
English Language (EL) students will receive EL programming based on their EL WIDA level. Students will receive two English Language development classes to support their English language learning, focused in four modalities: Listening, Reading, Writing, & Speaking. Students will also receive embedded EL best practices & strategies in all content area courses, including co-teaching models. Students will be working on preparing for their annual ACCESS assessment through their English classes.
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School values
Wellston values community, respectful, safe, & positive learning environments & embracing different cultural backgrounds & traditions. The school’s affirmation statement, titled “Wellstone’s Heart of the Lion, an Affirmation”, is:
“We are the Wellstone Lions. We are fully engaged in learning, listening, & participating. We are respectful of each other. We are kind in all moments even when it is the most difficult. We speak our truths with grace. We embrace each other’s cultures & stories. We are compassionate leaders & advocates for justice. We are multilingual, multicolored, & multitalented! We are the World!”
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Equity
Equity vision
Wellstone’s Equity School Climate Team focuses on amplifying the voices & perspectives of all of their students. The team aligns goals & vision with the district’s strategic goals, values, & focus areas to ensure its students receive the highest quality level of education.
As a school, they work to create spaces for students, families, & staff to feel heard & understood without judgment. They also involve historically marginalized & underrepresented students, families, & staff in decisions that impact them.
Wellstone values: Equity, Representation & Anti-Racism; Physical & Emotional Safety & Wellbeing; Relationships, Trust, & Communication; Shared Decision-Making & Voice; Transparency & Accountability; & Evidence-Based Strategies.
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