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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Your one-stop-shop for all things back-to-school is Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Chaska Middle School West.
Connect and ask questions from representatives from transportation, health services, student enrollment, nutrition services, high school activities and athletics, community education, and much more.
Visit our community partners to learn more about the services they provide our students and families!
As we close another school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership and support.
This year brought both challenges and celebrations. While there were difficult moments that touched our district and community, there were also countless examples of resilience, growth, achievement, and joy. Together, we celebrated student successes, strengthened relationships, expanded opportunities, and continued moving our district forward.
Because of the support of our community, we are excited to begin implementing strategic investments that will create even greater opportunities for students and strengthen our schools for years to come.
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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.
Eastern Carver County Schools is among the bright spots in the newly released 2025 Education Scorecard, a product of Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth researchers, which measures academic growth across states through an analysis of 3-8 grade state testing scores and national tests.
The study looked at mathematics and reading recovery since the COVID pandemic.
Education Scorecard called Eastern Carver County Schools a "District on the Rise," excelling in both math and reading. "ECCS stands out for redefining what school improvement means at every level of the system," the release said.
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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