School District 108 - Central Schools - Norwood Young America
School Website http://www.central.k12.mn.us
School Contact Brian Corlett
952-467-7000
 
 
  • Students in the Central HS Band perform in three concerts per year.
  • A television production class is offered as an elective.
  • Advanced placement courses in psychology, chemistry, English, and calculus are offered.
  • A Latch Key program is available for Norwood/Young America ISD elementary students.
  • Two up to date Computer Labs are available for all Central High School students.
  • Two computer labs are available for Central Elementary students.
  • One computer lab and the IMC are available for Central Middle School students.
  • Over 50% of the teachers hold Masters Degrees at Central High School.
  • The Central HS Marching Band performs at some football games & at local parades.
  • Students may participate on Central High Schools Knowledge Bowl team.
  • The college credit English course at Central HS is offered through Normandale CC.
  • Central HS Chorus competes on the local and state levels.
  • Vocational classes in Agriculture & Business are available at Central HS.
  • Home Economics./Consumer Science and Welding are other vocational courses at Central HS.
  • Kindergarten is offered as a full day no fee program.
  • SD offers before and after school on-site daycare.
  • High School offers post secondary classes.
  • HS offers concurrent enrollment with Hennepin Technology School.
  • HS wrestling team included several state champions.
Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Brian Corlett 952-467-7000
Guidance Services Ms. Irene Yaeck 952-467-7100
Special Education Services Ms. Sara Stack 952-467-7300
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Jonica Marshall 952-467-7100
Athletic Director Mr. Ron Erpenbach 952-467-7106
General Information Ms. Bonnie Schrupp 952-467-7000
Gifted and Talented Director Mr. Ron Brand 952-467-7100
Computer Education Director Mr. Jeff Kienitz 952-467-7100
Curriculum Mr. Ron Brand 952-467-7100
High School Guidance Ms. Irene Yaeck 952-467-7108
High School Special Ed. Ms. Donna Foss 952-467-7116
High School Fine Arts Mr. Adam Halpus 952-467-7100
High School Athletics Mr. Ron Erpenbach 952-467-7106
High School Information Mrs. Linnae Pauman 952-467-7100
High School Computer Ed. Ms. Mary Ofstedal 952-467-7100

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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No.Buildings:1 No. Students: 440
Middle Schools No. Buildings:1 No. Students: 230
High Schools No. Buildings:1 No. Students: 360
Open Enrollment Yes
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 15 to 1 
Middle Schools 18 to 1
High Schools 15 to 1
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $8,791
Middle Schools $8,791
High Schools $8,791
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Kindergarten: Full Day Only, No Fee
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools Letter Grading
Middle Schools Letter Grading
High Schools Letter Grading
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools 100%  
Middle Schools 100%
High Schools 100%
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 100%
Masters: 54%
PhD's: 0%
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: No
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 10
Classes Offered:
Elementary School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Spanish: No
German: No
 
Middle School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: No
German: No
Adv. Computers: No
High School:
Band: Yes
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 6-1
Middle Schools 5-1
High Schools 4-1
Learning Alternatives 2-1
Percentage of Seniors who went to:
Community College 2 Year 11%
Vocational or Tech 2 Year 20%
College or University 4 Year 52%
 
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 22.0
Percentage of Students taking ACT 46%
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score N/A
Average Verbal Score N/A
Percentage of Students taking SAT N/A
National Merit Scholars:
Commended N/A
Finalist N/A
Programs for Gifted and Talented: No
Education for Disabled: Yes
Athletics:
Baseball Boys Basketball Boys/Girls
Football Boys Ice Hockey N/A
Downhill Skiing N/A CC Skiing N/A
Tennis N/A Golf Boys/Girls
Softball Girls Sync Swimming N/A
Dance Girls Swimming N/A
Wrestling Boys Volleyball Girls
Track Boys/Girls CC Running Boys/Girls
Gymnastics N/A Soccer Boys/Girls
Broomball N/A
Dance Team Girls
Badminton N/A
Other: Cheerleading
Intramural Programs: Community Education Programs
Baseball N/A Soccer N/A
Basketball Boys/Girls Softball N/A
Lacrosse N/A    
Other:  
Special Programs worth mentioning: High School: Knowledge Bowl, Speech Team, F.F.A, National Honor Society, Student Council, Peers, Plays, and Musicalsl
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