Beacon Academy Charter School

Established in 1999, Sojourner Truth Academy is a public charter elementary school that enrolls students in kindergarten through grade six. It offers a range of academic and extracurricular programs for students. The school has an enrollment of more than 265 students. It provides instruction in Spanish, art, physical education and music. Sojourner Truth Academy also offers classes in computer technology, math, social studies, language arts and science. It offers special education, after-school enrichment and ESL programs, as well as conducts regular parent-teacher meetings, conferences and social events. Additionally, the school has an on-site, full-time social worker who helps student and families to build relationships with school staff members. Sojourner Truth Academy is located in Minneapolis.

Ascension Elementary School is a Roman Catholic, private, coeducational school that is located in Minneapolis. It offers academic classes to students in kindergarten through grade eight and has an annual enrollment of more than 250 students. The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association. Ascension Elementary School s curriculum includes religion, grammar, spelling, mathematics, reading, social studies, physical education, science and fine arts. It organizes a variety of extracurricular activities, such as Christmas productions, research fairs, field trips and community speeches. The school s amenities include a computer laboratories, library media center, discovery rooms, sports fields, administrative offices, and art and music rooms.

Established in 1981, Heritage Christian Academy is an evangelical Christian school that provides educational programs to students in kindergarten through grade 12. It is an extension of the Christian home and outreach ministry of the Grace Free Lutheran Church. Its curriculum includes humanities, art, mathematics, science and Biblical studies. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as choral music, orchestra, band, drama, speech, physical education, sports and chess club. Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. The school sponsors various interscholastic sports competitions throughout the year. It offers various sports activities, such as volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, tennis, golf, softball and baseball. Heritage Christian Academy is located in Maple Grove, Minn.