Integrated Arts Academy
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Our Mission
To prepare each learner for lifelong success through personalized, inquiry-based education combining art and core academic standards. We believe in education that is student-centered, community-focused, and relevant to our world.
Integrated Arts Academy is a public high school founded on research linking academic success to the arts and hands-on learning experiences. Our curriculum embeds culinary, horticulture and visual arts into core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. The rich arts-integrated instruction, small school size (~80 students), and strong community partnerships offer students a true personalized high school education.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Students learn culinary techniques and management skills hands-on from their culinary instructor in the classroom, but also gain experience from off campus learning experiences to places like local food markets, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Our ProStart class is an advanced course in which students compete at the state level.
Integrated Science
Integrated Science
In our science classes we cultivate an interest in the world around us through the study of Environment, Chemistry, Physics and Horticultural Biology. Our emphasis is on inquiry, experience and discovery through labs, research and weekly partnership learning experiences.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Our art program provides students with fundamental knowledge on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Through hands-on learning to encourage our students' exploration, they gain an appreciation of visual arts. Students will have the opportunity to explore assorted medium and art techniques to tap into their natural artistic talents while continuing to develop their skills. Our areas of study include ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, and AP art.
Happening in Our District
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The District 112 Foundation celebrated Teacher and Support Staff Person of the Year finalists at a reception Wednesday at Chanhassen High School. The selected winners were teacher Kayla Anderson and support staff Suzi Tripp, both of Clover Ridge Elementary. Congratulations to both and all other finalists!
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about Graduation is coming up on May 27
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about IAA May 2026 Newsletter (opens in new window/tab)
Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to be out in our schools and across our community, sharing the impact of the strategic investments made possible through the successful referendum. I have shared updates at the School Board level, visited all buildings, and connected with our leaders and instructional teams. I have also engaged with community leaders and will continue sharing with my advisory groups in the coming weeks.
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Kristin Greene as the next principal of Clover Ridge Elementary School. Greene will join the ECCS community on July 1, 2026
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Exploring future careers is a valuable part of a high school student’s experience in Eastern Carver County Schools. Students have the option to choose courses from many pathways including business and marketing, computer science, health care, and education and child development, to name a few. Within these pathways, students can learn if a career is right for them, develop marketable skills, and in some cases earn college credit.
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We're excited to share the 2025 graduation rate released by the Minnesota Department of Education. Our four-year graduation rate is among the best in the state at 94.2% -- ten percent higher than the state average