Getting started check list
- Meet with staff and complete all required paperwork for enrollment
- Provide transcripts (these can be obtained via the MPS student placement center)
- If applicable, provide the special education IEP (Individual Education Plan) records two weeks prior to enrollment. IEPs can be obtained from the last school of attendance
About Takoda Prep
Takoda Prep is an accredited alternative high school for students ages 14-21. The school is under contract with the Minneapolis Public School district (MPS Special District #1) and focuses on helping all students make advancements in core academic competencies while maintaining a strong connection to American Indian culture. The school features a unique, small class environment that allows students to receive individualized instruction and support from the Takoda Prep learning community.
Students can maintain a connection to their home school for extracurricular activities such as prom, athletics, and graduation ceremonies.
Beyond high school
Takoda Prep offers students the opportunity to connect with options after high school. The school partners with Achieve Minneapolis to research colleges, education programs, and scholarships for students. Takoda Prep also participates in several college visits and welcomes speakers from a variety of colleges, training schools, professional organizations, military branches, etc. to expose students to a wide array of post-secondary options.
At Takoda Prep students can:
- Work toward earning their high school diploma from Minneapolis Public Schools
- Earn additional credits beyond their daily schedules through extra course work
- Juniors and seniors can earn college credits through PSEO (Post-Secondary enrollment options) by enrolling in either college courses or vocational/job training courses. These credits also serve towards high school diploma credits.
- Attend class in the morning and work in the afternoon
Pandemic Response
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020-2021 Takoda Prep classes will be presented in a combination of distance learning and on-campus instruction. Learn more about safety and learning plans by clicking the buttons below.
Third Quarter
Schedule:
Monday/Wednesday
10am- Extra Credit & Project-Based Learning
11am- Art
12:30pm- Science
2pm- Economics
4pm- Workshops (Wed. Only)
Tuesday/Thursday
10am- Extra Credit & Project-Based Learning
11am- Ojibwe Language & Culture
12:30pm- English
2pm- Math A
2:45pm- Math B
Friday
10am- Extra Credit & Project-Based Learning
11am- Project-Based Learning Class
Submit the form to learn more about enrolling at Takoda Prep
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