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What Makes a School District Great? School Registration Nancy Kracke, Director 952-556-6121 or kracken@district112.org Lori Kendall, Assistant 952-556-6186 or kendalll@district112.org Map of the District FAQ - School District 112 Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about School District 112. What communities does District 112 serve? District 112 is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis. We serve the residents of four cities: Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria. Portions of Chanhassen and Victoria are also served by the Minnetonka School District. All of our communities are growing rapidly as people discover the quality of life in this area of the Twin Cities. We still have working farms in our school district along with suburbs and small towns. All of our communities are located in Carver County. Do your communities support their schools? One of the great things about our schools is the long-term community support we've received. Our residents support new taxes for facilities to house our expanding enrollment and they partner with us in many ways. Our research tells us that our citizens have high expectations for our schools. They expect:
How many schools are in District 112? We have 13 schools: 1 Kindergarten Center 7 Elementary Schools (Grades 1-5) 3 Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) 2 High Schools (Grades 9-12; Chanhassen High School will be 9-11 grade for 2009/10 school year) Attendance boundary maps are online for elementary schools and middle schools. Is transportation provided to students? Yes. Approximately 95% of students in grades K-9 are bused to and from school. Many high school students drive, but busing is available at grades 10-12 as well. We do have walk zones that vary by the proximity of a school to hazardous roads. But the rule of thumb is that students walk if they live within these distances: Kindergarten - .2 mileDo you serve students with special learning needs? District 112 offers special education instruction for students with IEPs as well as the Program for Academic Challenge designed to challenge high achievers. Both programs are administered through the Office of Specialized Education Services. Chaska High School offers 13 advanced placement classes for students interested in earning college credits while in high school. In what ways are parents involved in the schools? District 112 is known for parent involvement opportunities. We consider parents to be true partners in the education of their children. Parents are welcome at school in many ways. All schools encourage participation in the PTO, as volunteers, or by attending special events designed just for parents. In addition, parents participate on all District-wide committees and task forces, providing an important perspective on issues. Teachers regularly conference with parents on student progress and encourage additional contact at other times. In fact, 95% of parents of students in grades K-9 attend parent-teacher conferences each year. Parents also are elected to site councils at each school. Are parents satisfied with the programs available to their children? In our most recent community survey, parent responses showed strong support for our schools. Question: What grade would you give the nation's schools? Parents giving the nation's schools an A or a B: 41% Question: What grade would you give District 112 schools? Parents giving District 112 an A or a B: 86% Question: How would you rate the value of a District 112 education? Parents rating the value of an education in District 112 as good or excellent: 91% What are the class sizes in District 112 schools? These are the projected average class sizes for 2007-08. Actual class sizes vary at individual schools.
Computers are available in labs at every building as well as in most classrooms. Technology is integrated into instruction at every grade level. Our student to computer ratio is 5.6:1 How do District 112 students score on state tests? District 112 students consistently score above state averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II. The state of Minnesota requires all students to pass state tests in reading and math before earning a diploma. Minnesota currently tests students in math and reading in grades 3-8. Sophomores take a reading test; juniors take a math test. The tests assess proficiency on the state's high standards in math and reading. 2008 Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
