Education in Warren

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Public School In the Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School District students are names, not numbers. Our schools are connected to more than just the Internet; they are connected to the students as individuals. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Public Schools Independent School District 2176 224 E. Bridge Ave. Warren, MN 56762-1533 Phone #: 218-745-4441 (Elementary) 218-745-5393 (High School - Supt Office) website: www.wao.k12.mn.us W/A/O Education Foundation P.O. Box 125 Warren, MN 56762 e-mail address: edfoundation@wao.k12.mn.us Community Services: Safe Communities Coalition Sports Boosters 21st Century Grant Community Education PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Area Colleges Nearby colleges and universities and technical institutes, which offer on and off-campus courses, include: University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, University of Minnesota Crookston at Crookston, Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, and East Grand Forks Technical College. Public Library The resources of the Godel Memorial Library in Warren go far beyond the 5,000 volumes available locally. Through cooperation with the Northwest Regional Library System, card holders have access to over 107,000 items free of charge. They also have access to millions of items through the MINITEX system. The library is open 33 hours per week. Also located in Warren is the Developmental Achievement Center for Marshall County. Godel Memorial Library: www.nwrlib.org/godel.htm or call 1-218-745-5465   (Check out our Calendar of Events for activities at Godel Memorial Library!!)

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More About District #2176 - Curriculum and Opportunities Elementary All day everyday Kindergarten Guided Reading Philosophy Kids Spot (after school program) All day every other day pre-school Title I Assistance Accelerate Reader/Accelerated Math programs Up-to-date Technology SMART Boards Instant Response Systems Wireless computer labs NEO2 Workstations Wireless Air Slates Reading Recovery Genesis with K-12 Parent Access Academic K-12 Social Worker School Nurse K-12 Guidance Counselor Speech/Language Services Student Assistant Teams (SAT)                     Kirk Thorstenson, Elementary Principal                    218-745-4441  (Phone) 218-745-7659  (Fax) K-6 Activities Flag Football Volleyball Dance Choir Band Basketball Secondary Students receive a strong basic curriculum of Communication Skills, Social Studies, Science, and Math. "College in the High School" with courses in College Algebra - Math 1031 - 3 credits American Government - Pol. 1001 - 3 credits Elementary Statistics - Math 1150 - 3 credits Drawing & Design - Art 1152 - 3 credits Intro. to Literature - Eng. 1005 - 3 credits Composition - Eng. 1011 - 3 credits Area Leaning Program (ALP) specializing in credit recovery & advance placement courses (AP) Meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Late bus transportation for students  School Store - WAO Wearhouse The basic curriculum is complemented by courses in Home Economics, Industrial Technology, Art, Band, Choir, Business, Physical Education, Heath, and Speech. CAD Courses (Computer Aided Design) Art-Graphic Design Genesis with K-12 Parent Access Academic K-12 Social Worker School Nurse K-12 Guidance Counselor Speech/Language Services Student Assistant Teams (SAT) Up-to-date Technology: SMART Boards Instant Response Systems Wireless Computer Labs After school program - "The Spot" - FREE     7-12 Activities Student Council National Honor Society  One Act Play FLA Science Club Mock Trial Speech Yearbook All-weather track to complement physical education and athletics Libraries Excellent facilities CD reference stations Full computer automation of libraries Community Education A full range of classes, including Adult Basic Education, is offered to area residents. Summer School Opportunities for students to gain enrichment in basic skill areas Early Childhood Family Education Parents and preschool children from birth to kindergarten have an opportunity to learn and play together at school. Parents are active in the child's learning experience. Scholarships There are a variety of scholarships available to graduating seniors who are furthering their education. A substantial amount of money is awarded to students by service organizations, clubs and individuals. Special Programs Emotional and behavioral disabilities Speech/Language Learner disabled, mentally handicapped Adaptive physical education Physical/Occupational therapy Chapter I / AOM Early childhood special ed. Latch Key Kids.com (after-school program)     School Improvement Efforts Minnesota Educational Effectiveness Program (MEEP) Quality Education Team (QET) Technology Committee Student Council Staff Development Programs Positive School Discipline Staff Mentoring Safe Schools Program with a resident Violence & Chemical Dependency Prevention Specialist Center for School Change Program   Technology Full-time coordinator CAD based drafting Computerized business education program Computerized on-site student yearbook layout Three H.S. computer labs (25 & 30 stations) CD-ROM, multimedia, laserdisk & scanner experiences Elementary computer lab keyboarding, computer literacy, problem solving & skill reinforcement (30 stations) Internet access School-wide data network Computer at every teacher station Member of Instructional Television Cooperative with ITV equipped classroom Nova Net Learning Resources Miscellaneous Dedicated, caring staff School nurse Social worker Well maintained buildings and grounds Handicapped accessible facilities Student price Nearly 100% of our graduates attend post-secondary education Education Foundation established to provide support and funding Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Public Schools Website: www.wao.k12.mn.us

 

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City of Warren, 120 E. Bridge Avenue, Warren, Minnesota     218-745-5343  www.warrenminnesota.com