Academy
OverviewSojourner Truth Academy is a K-7 public charter elementary
school in North Minneapolis. Established by parents and community members in
1999, the school offers students a data-driven, balanced curriculum with a
highly qualified staff that is supported through the Teacher Advancement
Program (TAP). The student population of 346 is 24% Hispanic and 75%
African American with less than 2% Caucasian and Native American
students. Twenty-three percent do not speak English as their primary
language. Over 90% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch
benefits.
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Director:
Julie Guy
Address: 3820
Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Website: http://www.sojournertruthacademy.org/home
Email:
Phone 612.588.3599
Core Strengths
Direct instruction, Scott Foresman Math, Core Knowledge, Read
Naturally and Responsive Classroom are educational programs that are used to
provide a comprehensive, balanced approach to teaching. The inter-disciplinary,
cooperative instruction with school-wide Spanish, art, physical education,
music and the computer lab allow the school to provide a well rounded education
while maintaining a focus on reading, writing and math. The class size of 22
students or fewer allows the flexibility required to give individual attention
to each student’s academic and social needs. Dedicated staff provides a
friendly, open, inclusive atmosphere students and families deserve.
Free, all-day kindergarten helps prepare students more
thoroughly for the expectations of the upper grades. Monthly parent
events, after school enrichment, an on-site, full-time social worker, ESL
program, and Special Education program give us the opportunity to build real
relationships and supply students and families with the support they need, when
they
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