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REACH Academy

The Reach Academy staff is committed to the success of all students

  • Programs and services will be in place at Reach Academy to ensure that race, class and disability will not predict students’ success. 
  • Courses offered at Reach Academy will teach and assess learning in areas of core academics, electives and the three areas of transition (Employment, Post-secondary education and training, Independent Living) using hands-on real world activities. 
  • Programming will address the individual goals and needs of each student.
  • The staff at Reach Academy are committed to culturally responsive teaching and the culturally responsive classroom through, but not limited to, the use of equity and culturally responsive strategies in the classroom. 
  • Provide differentiated instruction and programming to address the unique needs of students
  • Ongoing communication with students, parents and guardians to communicate progress, address needs, and provide support
  • Commitment to problem solving with students and families when issues arise
  • Commitment to role our roles as positive role models.
  • Commitment to our professional roles as teachers, paraeducators, work coordinators, lead teacher, therapist, and program coordinator.

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Cell phone policy approved
Cell phone policy approved

During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature directed all school districts to adopt a cell phone policy by March 15, 2025. In response, the School Board asked the community to provide feedback regarding student use of cell phones in schools. About 3,000 respondents completed a survey, and two community conversations attracted about 200 attendees.

This feedback was shared with a cell phone advisory committee made up of parents, students and staff. The group met three times last fall, and identified themes found in the responses and provided recommendations to the School Board at its December meeting.

At its meeting on March 6, the Board approved a policy effective March 15 that reflects the group’s recommendations:

Elementary schools

  • Students should not access or use cell phones during school hours. 

Secondary (middle and high schools)

  • Students should not access or use cell phones during scheduled academic class time or during activities/assemblies when instruction or information is being delivered.
  • Secondary students may access and use cell phones during non-academic or unscheduled time during school hours.

Watch a brief video about the cell phone policy engagement process.

 

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Program Expectations:

  • Be in your scheduled area when the bell rings.
  • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
  • Follow staff direction right away.
  • Do not distract, threaten, or harm others.
  • Work when you are supposed to.
  • Do not use profanity or vulgar language.

Reach Academy
3490 Lexington Avenue
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-621-7900