Achievement Plus
Families, schools and communities collaborating for student success
Achievement Plus Schools are full-service community schools that focus on raising student achievement. Schools and organizations work together to provide resources that help students and families to continue to succeed. Achievement Plus is a collaborative partnership of Saint Paul Public Schools and the Wilder Foundation.
For over 20 years, Saint Paul Public Schools and the Wilder Foundation have collaborated with educators, partners and supporters to provide Achievement Plus full-service community schools where students and their families thrive.
Full-Service Community Schools
Achievement Plus is a whole-community approach to public education that supports student and family success. Achievement Plus Schools are public schools where community partners and educators work together to provide the resources and services that help students – and their families – continue to succeed. More information about community schools.
Community schools work because they:
- Involve parents, community members and school staff in the students’ academic achievement
- Serve as a hub for the community and neighborhood
- Are open to students, families and community members outside normal school hours
- Offer educational opportunities and resources to school families and community members
- Tap the community as a resource for learning
Designed as “neighborhood hubs,” Achievement Plus schools provide:
On-site Achievement Plus Partner Liaisons communicate and collaborate with the school, broader community, parents and guardians to better understand and ensure students and their families are connected to supportive services and resources.
School leaders, staff, families, partners and volunteers work together to raise student achievement and support unique family goals within the school community.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Gibson
651-793-7367
richard.gibson@wilder.org
Bruce Vento Elementary
409 Case Ave. E.
Saint Paul, MN 55130
At Bruce Vento Elementary, students are supported throughout the year with strong academics, a variety of enrichment opportunities and celebrations that honor individual and school achievements. Bruce Vento is the newest addition to the Achievement Plus Initiative.
Achievement Plus Community and Partner Liaison
J.T. Quintero
651-419-0986
jquintero-wil@spps.org
Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
A richly diverse neighborhood school (pre-K through grade 5) on Saint Paul’s East Side that focuses on raising student achievement. More.
Achievement Plus Community and Partner Liaison
Cindy Torguson
651-744-6096
cindy.torguson@spps.org
Saint Paul Music Academy
27 Geranium Ave. E.
St Paul, MN 55117
Along with other academic instruction, students receive violin, keyboard and vocal music instruction Pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grade. Students in grades 3-5 may choose their musical emphasis. More.
Achievement Plus Community and Partner Liaison
Craig Sweet
651-744-2238
craig.sweet@spps.org
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