Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Shakopee's academy model?

  • How do the Academies of Shakopee work?

  • What are the benefits of smaller learning communities?

  • What are some of the academic similarities and differences between a traditional high school and an academy model?

  • What type of innovative instruction is happening within the academies?

  • What is the typical administrative support structure in the academy model?

  • What is the Freshman Academy?

  • Can my student change academies or will they be "stuck" in an academy they don't want to be in?

  • What is Ford (NGL) Next Generation Learning? What is their role in the academies?

  • What does our community and business engagement look like in the academies?