Cologne Academy
Overview
History
of Cologne Academy:
- In 2005 the City of Cologne
envisioned a 5 year plan to include an elementary school within the city
of Cologne.
- In 2007, local land developer
Hans Hagen Homes approached the City with interest to provide a school in
the Village of Cologne development. The City held an Open house to gather
community support for leadership over a charter school.
- Non-profit Friends of
Ascension (now called Friends of Education) agreed to provide sponsorship
over the charter. On July 6th 2007, a 140 page application was
submitted to the MN Department of Education, detailing curriculum,
governing board, budget and many other issues.
- In September 2007, five
community members formed Articles of Incorporation for starting a
non-profit organization known as Cologne Academy. November 2007, MN
Department of Education approves the Cologne charter school.
- Groundbreaking for the site
of the new school was on November 14th 2007. A ten classroom
building opened on September 7, 2008 for 127 students in Kindergarten
through 5th grade.
- The first addition to the
school was completed in time for the start of the Cologne Academy’s third
year. School opened September 7, 2010, for 245 students in Kindergarten
through 7th grade.
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  Core Strengths
The Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence supports every child’s ability to meet
high academic standards. Core Knowledge Curriculum’s fundamental belief is to
educate children in a way that fosters cultural literacy and expands their
understanding of the world around them. The scope and sequence of the Core
Knowledge Curriculum also helps students prepare for the upcoming learning
experiences and eliminates repetitions or gaps that occur in traditional
programs. The Core Knowledge Sequence builds on prior knowledge, allowing the
student to understand the introduction of new material because it is built on a
solid foundation. Cologne Academy aligns our curriculum to satisfy both
Minnesota Standards and the rigorous standards of Core Knowledge. To find out
more about this curriculum, please visit http://www.coreknowledge.org
Core Knowledge is infused in all subject areas including: Language Arts,
Math, Science, History and Geography.
Cologne Academy offers all students Spanish starting in kindergarten, in
addition to physical education, music, art, and media.
The Core
Virtues curriculum is also integrated into everyday learning
opportunities and Cologne Academy has high expectations for behavior and
citizenship.
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