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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about ECCS earns ASBO International’s Meritorious Budget Award
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Erin Swoboda as the next principal of Chaska Middle School West. Swoboda currently serves as interim principal, and will serve in that capacity until June 30, after which she will assume the principal role. She succeeds Dr. Alicia Fischer, who is now the district’s executive director of community education.
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Erin Swoboda as the next principal of Chaska Middle School West. Swoboda currently serves as interim principal, and will serve in that capacity until June 30, after which she will assume the principal role. She succeeds Dr. Alicia Fischer, who is now the district’s executive director of community education.
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about District 112 Foundation accepting Teacher and Staff of the Year nominees through March 2
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about PTO Fundraiser Night at Cy's on Feb. 24
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“When I see the kids, the families, go through the line, it’s a bucket filler.”
That’s the feeling Josie Hoffman experiences each Monday afternoon as students and families from the community enter the east doors at Chaska High School to find tables and carts full of rescued food. The Monday Market is an opportunity for fresh, free food for all families.
The Monday Market was the recent recipient of the Chaska Human Rights Award.
"The Monday Market is a powerful example of school and community partnerships done right. This partnership allows us to meet students and families in a heightened moment of need with dignity and care, and support,” said Assistant Superintendent Nate Manaen.