1. Decision Making Strategies and Choosing a High School
Kaisa Lee, School Counselor
November 6th Jessica’s classes
November 9th Russ’s classes

2. Student Learning Targets
I understand decision making strategies.
I can apply decision making strategies within the high school choice process.

3. How do you make tough decisions?
Class debate. Split room into 4 options: ask your friends, think by yourself, ask your family, ask your teachers/counselors/another adult. Have students discuss why they consult with the people they do.

4. Decision Making Model 2 3 Family and Community Impact1
Family and Community Input
Family and Community Impact 6 4 5

5. There are several strategies out there!

6. High School Open Houses!

7. HS Attendance Areas and Pathways
High school options are determined by home address.
The current eighth grade site does not determine the high school a student will attend.
The only pathways for high school are Roosevelt Spanish Immersion and South Open. This applies to students who attend Anwatin, Marcy and Barton.
Seward is not a pathway to South for example.

8. Attendance Areas and Map
1A and 1H – Henry
1B, 1C and 1D – North
1E, 1F, 1G – Edison
2A, 2B, 2C and 2E – South
2D and 2F – Roosevelt
1D, 3A, 3B, 3E and 3G – Southwest
3C, 3D, 3F and 3H - Washburn
Use the High School Request Center to help you determine your options based on where you live. Request Center portal goes “live” late November/early December 2018.

9. Academic Focus Areas – Zone 1
Edison:
Business Enterprise
Digital Media Studies
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Henry:
International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate – Engineering Emphasis
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Liberal Arts College Preparatory Program
Project Lead the Way Engineering

10. Edison High School - Zone 1

11. Patrick Henry High School - Zone 1

12. North High School - Zone 1

13. Expanded School Options
In an effort to provide an integrated learning environment, families who live in elementary school attendance areas 1B,1C and 1H in north Minneapolis (north of Olson Memorial Highway, south of Dowling and west of the Mississippi River), and who qualify for free/reduced priced lunch may request to attend Southwest High School and receive transportation (see map).
Please Note: This option is available until the school request deadline: February 3, 2019.

14. Academic Focus Areas – Zone 2
Roosevelt:
International Baccalaureate Career-Related Certificate – Health Careers Emphasis
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Automotive and Construction
Technology and Multimedia
South:
Liberal Arts
Open
All Nations

15. South High School - Zone 2

16. Roosevelt High School - Zone 2

17. Academic Focus Areas – Zone 3
Southwest:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Washburn:
Engineering and Technology Career Academy

18. Southwest High School - Zone 3

19. Washburn High School - Zone 3

20. Citywide Schools and Programs
FAIR Downtown: The Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR) School Downtown provides students in grades 1-3, 9-12 the opportunity to engage in a rigorous core academic program with a focus on the arts and “green sciences.”
North:
Academy of Arts and Communications – ISA Framework ISA's model is framed by seven research-based principles that lead to improved student achievement and significantly increased high school graduation and college-going rates:
STEM Academy (starting at 9th grade)
Roosevelt:
Spanish Immersion Pathway
South:
All Nations
Open
Note: Students who attend Anwatin Spanish Immersion, Barton Open or Marcy Open must proactively choose the appropriate pathway if they wish to continue in that curriculum.

21. FAIR Downtown - Citywide Program

22. Heritage - Citywide Program

23. February 3, 2019 Write this date in your planners!
This is the deadline to request your high school choice!

24. Student Placement Protocol Community Schools
1st Attendance Area Sibling
2nd Attendance Area
3rd Out-of-Area Siblings
4th Employee
5th Expanded School Options
6th Attendance Zone
7th Minneapolis Resident
8th Open Enrollment (Non-resident)

25. Student Placement Protocol Citywide Program
1st Pathway
2nd Sibling
3rd Employee
4th Under-represented Demographic
5th Minneapolis Resident
6th Siblings (Open Enrollment)
7th Open Enrollment (Non-resident)

26. Additional Options Alternative High Schools
Smaller class sizes/school population
Specialized educational focuses
Longfellow: for pregnant and parenting teens
Contract Alternatives: taught by licensed teachers who are not MPS employees
American Indian OIC (AIOIC) Takoda Prep
Loring Nicollet Alternative School (LNAS)
MERC Alternative High School
NA-WAY-EE Center School
PYC Arts & Technology High School
Provide a handout summarizing all these programs

27. Additional School Options
Hiawatha Collegiate High School (MPS collaborative partner) 1611 E. 46th St., Minneapolis
Part of Hiawatha Academies
High performing open enrollment public charter school
MPS Online
Web-based high school
full online curriculum

28. Additional Options TALK TO KAISA IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT
“The Choice is Yours” Program
Open enrollment program
Gives low-income Minneapolis families the option to attend suburban schools
Students who qualify for FRL may apply to attend school in another district
May be eligible for transportation to and from school
North side can apply to Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield, or St. Louis Park
Private or Charter High Schools
TALK TO KAISA IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT
GOING TO A HIGH SCHOOL OUTSIDE MPS!
Provide a handout summarizing all these programs

29. How do I request a high school?
Research your options and complete an online request form: – Goes “live” November 19th, 2018.
High school mini-guides will be mailed to the homes of eighth-graders with a detachable request form.
Students may request up to three high schools or citywide programs.
Submit request forms directly to Student Placement Services via online request or U.S. mail.
MPS High School Request Due FEBRUARY 3rd, 2019!

30. Filling out the High School Request form is as easy as...
1 2 3

31. Notification and Appeal Process
Notification Letters Mailed:
Typically during
Spring Break
Formal Appeal Process:
Beginning of April High school placement appeal deadline
Approximately 20% of appeals are granted annually

32. Summary What are some components of decision making?
What did you learn about a high school today that was new information?
What are you excited about for high school?

33. Questions?
If you think of any later, schedule an appointment to meet with your school counselor!