Minnehaha Academy To provide high-quality education integrating Christian faith and learning. MN-Minnehaha Academy School Website: http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ General Information School at a Glance International Student Cost School Highlight School Type: Private, Co-ed Religious Background: 2018-2019 (including tuition, residential 18 AP courses Christian accommodations and language support classes) Founded: 1884 Grade Levels: PreK-12 $60,510 Outstanding STEM Number of Students: 810 Additional One-Time Fees (first year only) program (339 in 9-12) Average Class Size: 16 Application fee, $160; I-20 Processing Fee, $250; Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 87% Internship Student to Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Orientation, $2000* opportunities International Students: 9 (7 from China) Costs do not include textbooks, clothing, sports elective Housing Type: Homestay expenses, and health insurance. Cambridge Homestay Partner: Yes Renovated modern Address: 3100 West River Parkway, * The International Student Orientation fee includes a two- Minneapolis, MN 55406 day pre-departure orientation in China and an orientation campus State: Minnesota in the US upon arrival at the school. Closest Major City: Minneapolis Closest University: University of Minnesota – Close to Twin Cities Twin Cities (#71 National University) Climate: 4 distinct seasons Airport: MSP Modern Facility State-of-the-art classrooms and STEM research lab, gym, library, lacrosse field, football field, ice arena, running track, chapel, and cafeteria. 2016: Renovated Upper School science classrooms, labs and learning spaces ($9 million) 2015: Built state-of-the-art STEM research lab at Upper School ($2 million) 2015: New playground and resurfaced track ($250,000) Technology upgrades are being continuously made throughout school and all classrooms have Smartboards. The school has a 1:1 iPad or laptop program. Students are required to buy their own laptop or iPad. CAMBRIDGE NETWORK - EXPANDING HUMAN PERSPECTIVES AND WORLD HARMONY THROUGH EDUCATION 18-S4P-02 MN-Minnehaha Academy School Website: http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ Academics & Matriculation Academic Programs Graduate information AP Courses 18 College Acceptance Rate: 100% Honors Courses 9 Dual Enrollment Courses 4 SAT ACT Advanced Mathematics and Science Avg 1984 Avg 28 AP Microeconomics AP Statistics AP Physics B Ranking* Name of College/University AP Macroeconomics AP Calculus I AP Physics C 2 Harvard University AP Biology AP Calculus II AP Chemistry 3 Yale University AP Computer Science 3 University of Chicago Advanced Humanities 7 MIT AP English Literature and AP US History AP Studio Art 8 University of Pennsylvania Composition AP Government and AP Language and 11 Dartmouth College AP European History Politics Composition 10 Johns Hopkins University AP Spanish 12 Northwest University STEM: A new STEM research lab, as well as the renovation of the already 15 Cornell University existing science classrooms, was recently made at Minnehaha. The new STEM 20 UC Berkeley lab is approximately 3,000 square feet of new space that will be divided and enhance many science offerings in grades 9 through 12. 20 Emory University Applied Research and Engineering: Minnehaha Academy is the first and only 24 UCLA school in the Midwest to offer a program for students to develop a science experiment that is placed aboard the International Space Station. Students 24 Carnegie Mellon University plan, test, document, and launch a micro-lab experiment for the US National 27 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Laboratory. Minnehaha Academy is the only school in the Midwest to offer this program, and students who participated were mentored by seven 36 New York University professional engineers, geneticists, and computer programmers as well as 44 University of California-San Diego two Minnehaha Academy science teachers. Cultural Field Experience: Students participate in a week-long on-site *2017 US News and World Report, National Universities learning experience where students are exposed to people and communities that are different than their own to encourage understanding and help students discover their gifts. Intern Leadership Program: Interns oversee a particular area such as service, school spirit, academic support, chapel, athletics, publicity, and social activities. Minnehaha Academy counselors represent the school by maintaining professional relationships with colleges and universities throughout the country. We do this by participating in college admissions conferences, professional organizations, and by touring schools throughout the year. Academic Services: The school partners with Cambridge Network to offer College Prep and Language Culture (CPLC), an Academic Program designed to meet the needs of secondary-level international students; enabling them to improve their English skills and academic performance, and improve their chances in getting accepted into top colleges and universities. The program is available for students of all English levels, including college essay writing for advanced students and test preparation for TOEFL, SAT and/or ACT tests. Whether working one-on-one or in a graded class, the experienced faculty gives students the extra time and attention necessary for academic success and improved prospects for college admissions. CPLC is available both online or onsite, and is determined prior to each academic year based on the international student program size. CAMBRIDGE NETWORK - EXPANDING HUMAN PERSPECTIVES AND WORLD HARMONY THROUGH EDUCATION 18-S4P-02 MN-Minnehaha Academy School Website: http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ Extracurricular Activities Clubs International Student Profile/Success Story Xiaoyu "Betty" Wang is from Beijing, China and # of School俱乐部 Clubs 25+ and Activities 参加率 70% Offered: 13 came to Minnehaha Academy 2 years ago. She is one of only four 2017 Distinguished Graduates Debate Team Diversity Club of Minnehaha Academy. Betty will be attending the University of Washington, Seattle to study French Club Jazz Band engineering in the fall of 2017. She participated Journalism Math Team in the Math Team that took 2nd place in the Beta Division for the 2017 MN State Math Tournament. Spanish Club Tech Crew She was a valued student in our community. Mandrigal Singers Student Awards & Honors • Students are invited participants every year at Sports Minnesota All-State music ensembles • Upper School Boys Basketball State Champions 体育活动# of Sports 21 Offered: 参加率 24 90% 2017 • Upper School Baseball State Champions 2016 Cross Country (co-ed) Football (boys) • Debate State Champions 2016 Soccer (co-ed) Swimming and Diving (Girls) • 90 Students Selected as AP Scholars Tennis (co-ed) Volleyball (girl) • Boys & Girls Cross Country State Champions 2017 Alpine Skiing (co-ed) Hockey (co-ed) • Multiple Students in 2016 & 2017 were national Nordic Skiing (co-ed) Wrestling (boys) winners in the Quill and Scroll writing, photo and Baseball (boys) Golf (co-ed) multimedia contest for high-school newspaper students. Quill and Scroll is an honorary society for Softball (girls) Basketball (co-ed) high school journalists at the University of Iowa Lacrosse (co-ed) • Minnehaha Math Team celebrated their 2nd place finish in the Beta Division for the 2017 MN State Math Tournament! International Student Members: Betty Wang, Eric He, Tony Qi, and Steven Kong Notable Alumni Bruce Swedien is a five-time Grammy winner who was first publicly recognized in 1962 with a Grammy nomination for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry." He went on to record and mix Michael Jackson's "Thriller," the best-selling album in the history of recorded music. The list of artists that he has recorded also includes Duke Ellington, Barbara Streisand, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, and many more. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Technology in Sweden. School Accreditation & Recognition The school is accredited by NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and ISACS (Independent School Association of the Central States). The school received a Minnesota Independent School Forum award for their International Space Station Program. CAMBRIDGE NETWORK - EXPANDING HUMAN PERSPECTIVES AND WORLD HARMONY THROUGH EDUCATION 18-S4P-02.