| School District |
271 - Bloomington |
| School Website |
http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us or bloomingtonschools.info |
| School Contact |
Christine Dufour |
| 952-681-6404 |
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- Before and after school day care is available
at all elementary schools.
Students may participate on the Cable
Television Program which broadcasts to classrooms
Vo-Tech training is available through
the Suburban Hennepin Technical Center.
All three middle schools have pools. 85% of HS students go on to attend a 2
or 4 year college.
A media center is available for student
use in all schools.
Drama members perform in three plays each
year.
A comprehensive photography and journalism
facility is available to students.
Kennedy HS is a past recipient of the
US DOE School of Excellence Award.
Over 50% of the faculty have credits ranging
from Masters Degree to Doctorate level.Bloomington SD was awarded a $130,000
Technology Grant by TIES. Bloomington Independent School District
271 is the 2002 winner of the American School Board Journals MAGNA award,
advancing academics with school, community and family.
Vo-Tech training is available through
the Hennepin Technical Center. Jefferson High School houses 2 main computer
lab for general use.
Additional computer labs are located in
the Library and Business Ed. Department.
Vo-tech programs include computers, food
service and child care. Independent Study and Mentor Connection
are available for Gifted/Talented students.
Students may participate in the Post Secondary
Options program. 40 Seniors have earned distinction as
National Merit Scholar semifinalists and commended scholars in the past
three years
Jefferson ranks #5 out of 208 public high
schools
Jefferson has won 51 state athletic championships
over its 34 year history
Jefferson musical groups travel widely
for enrichment and performance. In 2003-04, the Orchestra performed
at Disney World in Orlando and the Marching Band marched in the Hollywood
Bowl Parade at Thanksgiving. In 2004-05, the Concert Band traveled to
Ireland and the Jefferson Connection Show Choir traveled to Nashville
Tennessee to comptete at the national level.
Kennedy's 2001 boys' golf team posted
the top GPA in the state golf tournament
Kennedy - 2005 girls' state basketball
championship
Kennedy - 3 National Merit scholarship
winners in Class of 2001 -- 3 National Merit Semifinalists in the Class
of 2002
Kennedy - in 2001-2002, as strong athletic
tradition produced State Champions in girls' track, girls' swimming
and wrestling. In 2003-2005, we had back to back state wrestling championships.
Kennedy - Extensive offering of courses
to challenge students of all abilities and skill levels. Offerings include
12 Advanced Placement courses, Honors courses in all grades and all
content areas and team taught English/Social Studies courses for skill
level and enriched level students.
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- Kindergarten is offered as a half day
or a full day program.
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| Title |
Name |
Phone |
| Superintendent of
Schools |
Mr. Les Fujitake |
952-681-6403 |
| Special Education
Services |
Ms. Pat Geragnty |
952-681-6503 |
| Athletic Director |
Mr. Ted Schultz |
952-681-6409 |
| General Information |
Ms. Christine Dufour |
952-681-6404 |
| Gifted and Talented
Director |
Mr. Richard Cash |
952-681-6438 |
| Computer Education
Director |
Mr. John Parker |
952-681-6458 |
| Curriculum |
Mr. Bob Peterson |
952-681-6484 |
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| Facilities: |
| Elementary Schools |
No. Buildings: 10 |
No. Students:4472 |
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| Middle Schools |
No. Buildings: 3 |
No. Students:2377 |
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| High Schools |
No. Buildings: 2 |
No. Students: 3526 |
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| Open Enrollment |
Yes |
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| Student Staff
Ratio: |
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| Elementary Schools |
18 to1 |
| Middle Schools |
27 to1 |
| High Schools |
29 to1 |
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| Expenditures Per
Pupil: |
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| Elementary Schools |
MDE Specified |
| Middle Schools |
| High Schools |
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| Transportation: |
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| Bus Available: |
Yes |
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| Hot Lunch: |
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| Hot Lunch Available: |
Yes |
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| Grading Policies |
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| Elementary Schools |
Other |
| Middle Schools |
Grading |
| High Schools |
Grading |
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| Percentage of
Schools Accredited |
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| Elementary Schools |
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| Middle Schools |
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| High Schools |
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| Percentage Staff
Degrees: |
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| Bachelors: |
100% |
| Masters: |
59% |
| PhD's: |
1% |
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| Certified Staff |
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| Elementary |
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| Elem Art: |
Yes |
| Elem Phys. Ed: |
Yes |
| Elem Music: |
Yes |
| Elem Media: |
Yes |
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| Number of
Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 30 |
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| Classes Offered: |
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| Middle School: |
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| Band |
Orchestra |
French Theatre Athletics Choir |
Spanish |
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| High School: |
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| Band |
Orchestra |
French |
German |
| Choir |
Adv. Computers |
Spanish |
| Calculus |
Marching |
Concert |
Jazz |
| Chorus and Showchoir |
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| Ratio Students to
Computers: |
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| Elementary Schools |
5 to 1 |
| Middle Schools |
5 to 1 |
| High Schools |
5 to 1 |
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| Percentage of
Seniors who went to: |
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| Community College |
2 Year |
13% |
| Vocational or Tech |
2 Year |
12% |
| College or
University |
4 Year |
70% |
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| ACT Statistics: |
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| Average ACT Scores |
22 |
| Percentage of
Students taking ACT |
63% |
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| SAT Statistics: |
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| Average Math Score |
607 |
| Average Verbal Score |
581 |
| Percentage of
Students taking SAT |
14% |
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| National Merit
Scholars: |
0 |
| Commended |
11 |
| Finalist |
5 |
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| Programs for
Gifted and Talented: |
Yes |
| Education for
Disabled: |
Yes |
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| Athletics: |
| Badminton |
N/A |
Gymnastics |
Girls |
| Baseball |
Boys |
Ice Hockey |
Boys/Girls |
| Basketball |
Boys/Girls |
Soccer |
Boys/Girls |
| Cheerleading |
Girls |
Softball |
Girls |
| CC Running |
Boys/Girls |
Swimming |
Boys/Girls |
| CC Skiing |
Boys/Girls |
Sync Swimming |
Girls |
| Dance |
Girls |
Tennis |
Boys/Girls |
| Dance Team |
Girls |
Track |
Boys/Girls |
| Downhill Skiing |
Boys/Girls |
Volleyball |
Girls |
| Football |
Boys |
Wrestling |
Boys |
| Golf |
Boys/Girls |
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| Intramural
Programs: |
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| Baseball |
Boys/Girls |
Soccer |
N/A |
| Basketball |
N/A |
Softball |
N/A |
| Lacrosse |
Boys/Girls |
Touch Football |
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| Other: |
30 non athletic
co-curricular activities |
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| Special Programs
worth mentioning: |
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| Japanese, Russian,
Latin Languages, 20 AP courses + mentorships, 180 high school courses, 3
new, small middle schools and $140 million in rennovations underway. Online
learning opportunities encourage students to use technology as a supplement
to their education. |
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