About SLP Schools
Spring Lake Park Schools has three K-4 elementary schools, a K-4 Spanish immersion school, a grades 5-8 intermediate and middle school, a grades 9-12 high school, a school for highly-gifted students ages 6-18, and an online distance-learning program. There are also a variety of early learning programs offered for families.
Learning is personal - Spring Lake Park Schools
Learning is personal. That's why each day, we work to know each student by name, strength, interest and need and create a learning experience just for them. When students are known and feel like they belong, there are no limits to learning. Everything is possible. Learning is passion.
Early Childhood and Preschool
In the Spring Lake Park Schools' Early Childhood and Preschool programs, we help young children explore the world through creative, hands-on learning. We also recognize that a family provides a child's first and most important learning.
Centerview, Northpoint and Park Terrace Elementary Schools, grades K-4
Centerview, Northpoint and Park Terrace staff members believe all students can and will be successful through personalized and engaging learning experiences. Each child is unique, and staff work to build meaningful relationships so each student feels valued, inspired, and has a sense of belonging.
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, grades K-4
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion is a magnet school of choice for kindergarten – fourth grade students. All core subjects, and all interactions between students and teachers are done in Spanish. Beginning in grade three, students experience a dual literacy program; with language arts instruction in both English and Spanish. Staff believe language is the portal to any culture, and a bilingual education will increase access to multiple world cultures for all students.
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, grades 5-8
While all under one roof, Westwood has separate programs and spaces for grades 5-6 intermediate students and grades 7-8 middle school students. One principal oversees the Westwood campus and an associate principal leads each school. Because of the unique grade and building configuration, staff are able to personalize their professional development. Staff focus on creating a learning environment that encourages Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control (C.A.R.E.S.) skills. Staff make learning come alive for students through the use of active learning, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects, and access to 1:1 technology.
Spring Lake Park High School, grades 9-12
Staff are focused on preparing each student for college and career success through core and elective course offerings. There are more than 50 courses offering opportunities for earning college credits while in high school. Thirty-seven courses spanning three Career and College Pathways support students in exploring potential career paths. Nearly 85 percent of high school students participate in athletics or more than 50 different activities and student interest-based clubs. Students have earned recent conference, state and national recognition in dance line, emergency health care, knowledge bowl, science, hockey, swimming, tennis and football. Ninety-three percent of Spring Lake Park High School’s graduating seniors have post-secondary plans, including two-year or four-year colleges and universities, technical certification programs, or careers in the military.
Lighthouse School for gifted and insatiable learners, ages 6-18
The Lighthouse School is a unique educational opportunity for the highly gifted. An inquiry-based approach to learning helps build career and life skills while supporting success in academic competencies. Lighthouse students come from throughout the metro area and have been in private schools, public schools, online schools and home schools.
SLP Schools Online
SLP Schools Online is Spring Lake Park Schools’ fully online learning option for students in grades 9-12. At SLP Schools Online, students experience learning specific to their individual strengths, interests and needs covering the same concepts as their in-school peers but tailored to an online environment. SLP Schools Online is open to any student who lives in Minnesota at no additional cost and is approved by the Minnesota Department of Education.
