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District 279 ProfileISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. ISD 279 is the fifth-largest school district in the state, serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Plymouth. The district serves more than 21,000 students, early childhood through grade 12, in 17 elementary schools (PreK-6), four junior highs (7-9), three senior highs (10-12), an area learning center, two early childhood centers, two special program sites, and an adult education/enrollment center. Community education classes serve lifelong learners from birth through senior citizens. The district is known for excellence in areas ranging from arts and academics to sports and finance. ISD 279 is one of the nation’s 100 “Best Communities for Music Education.” Rush Creek Elementary is an NCLB Blue Ribbon School; Woodland Elementary was named one of four Family Friendly Schools in Minnesota in 2009. All four magnet schools were honored by Magnet Schools of America as 2009 Schools of Excellence or Schools of Distinction. The district’s careful stewardship of taxpayer funds has been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Association of School Business Officials International. ISD 279 has what parents want in an excellent school district, according to SchoolMatch, a national school evaluation company. Magnet schools allow students to deepen their learning in special focus areas. Elementary magnet schools are Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts and Weaver Lake Elementary: A Science, Math & Technology School. North View Junior High IB World School (6-9) and Park Center Senior High IB World School (10-12) offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, recognized worldwide for their international focus and rigorous assessment. Park Center serves as a global studies magnet. Gifted Education services provide rigorous opportunities for high-ability students. High schools offer a wide variety of college-level courses through the Advanced Placement program. Co-curricular offerings build character, stretch minds, and challenge the body. Students have been recognized recently as state champions in cheerleading and soccer; Section 5AA Academic Champions; state qualifiers in multiple sports; All-Conference musicians; and the Hennepin Theater Trust Spotlight Award. ISD 279 students reflect the global community, coming from homes where more than 80 dialects or languages other than English are spoken. Diverse demographics contribute to rich, real-life learning environments that prepare students for the 21st century workplace. Preschool is offered at two early childhood centers and four elementary schools, with before- and after-school child care options. All-day kindergarten options (some tuition-based), and before- and after-school child care (gr. K-6) are available at most elementary sites. For more information, please call 763-391-7002 or email welisten@district279.org Click here for Characteristics of ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools (08-09 school year) |
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