Where is the Academy located? The Academy is located in a serene, wooded setting at 7255 Flying Cloud Drive near the intersection of Highway 212 and Shady Oak Road in Eden Prairie.
What is the school day like? The Academy has an eight period day with classes beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 3:15 p.m. Classes are fifty minutes long and are held every day.
What about transportation to and from school? The Academy has contracted a private bus company, First Student, to provide transportation to and from school. The Academy currently charges $350 per student per academic year for bus service. By law, students living within the Eden Prairie school district ride the bus at no charge.
Which curriculum does the Academy use? The Academy is using the Core Knowledge Sequence developed by E.D. Hirsch for grades six through eight. The Sequence is a challenging and proven curriculum now being used with positive results in over 450 schools across the country. To learn more about Core Knowledge, visit http://www.coreknowledge.org/.
The Great Books Academy sequence is used in grades nine through twelve. This curriculum combines a classical framework and Socratic seminars to draw out each student’s inner curiosity and passion. It also asks all students to aim for their highest good in everything they try, and to aspire to mirror the efforts and achievements of outstanding historical personalities. In this environment, high achievement by students will be valued, encouraged, and rewarded. To learn more about the Great Books Academy, visit http://www.greatbooksacademy.org/.
High school students who successfully complete each year’s Humane Letters seminars using the Great Books Academy curriculum may be awarded credit at colleges and universities nationwide. To learn more please visit, http://www.greatbooksprogram.org/index.htm.
The Academy uses Saxon math at every grade level. Students are ability-grouped which allows students to begin coursework at their skill level and progress to the next level once mastery is obtained. Visit http://saxonpublishers.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/saxonmath_home
What kinds of courses are offered? Students at the Academy study core academics at every grade level, including History, Geography, Literature, Grammar, Math, Science, Music and Art. Depending on their grade, students also study Latin, Logic and Rhetoric.
Are uniforms required? Yes, Academy students are required to wear a uniform. Uniforms are purchased through Donald’s in St. Paul, http://www.donaldsuniform.com. More information on the Eagle Ridge Academy uniform may be found at http://www.donaldsuniform.com/catalog.cfm?Action=SchoolCats&SchoolID=95.
What will role do parents play at the Academy? Eagle Ridge Academy was created and is governed by parents and educators. All families are asked to volunteer service to the school.
Are there extra-curricular activities? Yes, the Academy and the International School of Minnesota, located in Eden Prairie, have joined together to offer a variety of extra-curricular athletic activities, including middle school and Minnesota High School League soccer, basketball, track and field, sailing and golf. In addition, the Academy has a Mock Trial team and a ski and snowboarding club.
How do I enroll my student(s)? If you would like to enroll your child in the Academy, please contact us at 952.746.7760 or email info@eagleridgeacademy.org.
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