Partnership Academy
Partnership Academy is a PPL-sponsored charter school, serving grades K-6.
PPL has been the non-profit sponsor for Partnership Academy since 2002. The school is also a PPL Scholars site and the location for two in-school one-to-one programs: Reading Buddies and Lunch Buddies. PPL connects over 140 volunteers to students in the school every month through these tutor/mentor programs.
About Partnership Academy
Partnership Academy is in its the fifth year of operation as a K-6 Minnesota charter school. The school’s mission is to empower teachers, students, families, and our broader community as partners in creating an exceptional school. Its vision is to provide a world-class education for every student
The school prides itself in its dedication to students and their families. The mission is met through a strong focus on developing meaningful partnerships with families and the community – as witnessed through the high level of volunteer participation from community and family volunteers.
In 2007, 261 students were enrolled; 95 percent qualified for free or reduced lunch and nearly three quarters identified as Limited English Proficient; 87 percent were Latino children.
- The school employs a traditional education delivery model with each student assigned to a grade. The classroom teachers teach core content areas of reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with some flexible grouping occurring in reading.
- Specialists teach art, music, physical education, media/technology, and English language instruction.
- Typically, classes have 20 to 22 students per room; the small class sizes assists in more individualized instruction and in establishing a connection to each family.
Nearly three quarters of Partnership Academy students identify as Limited English Proficient.
PPL connects over 140 tutor/mentor volunteers to students every month, many from area businesses.