Accomplishments
Accomplishments of 2007 - 2008
- Working relationships were strengthened with the Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs and Achieve! Minneapolis.
- MFAS became active in the International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA).
- Future services were identified through a thorough strategic planning process.
- New ways of measuring overall student progress were researched and implemented based on the Accountability Project.
- The MFAS legislative platform was shared with key state lawmakers.
- National accreditation was maintained through a site visit conducted by representatives of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Roughly 2,500 students and staff from 13 schools received photo ID cards.
- An equipment resource room and MFAS website were maintained.
- Monthly lead teacher and board meetings improved on-going communication.
- Elementary schools received funding for educational field trips.
- Six Driver's Education sessions were held and over 120 students completed the training.
- More than 150 students participated in the Bowling league.
Statistics for the 2007 - 2008 School Year
- K - 12 average daily enrollment was 1300 students
- 85% were students of color
- 80% of students were low income
- 28% of students had limited English proficiency
- 15% of students required Special Education services
- More than 300 seniors graduated
- Over 160 graduates will attend post-secondary school in Fall 2008