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.
Personalized Learning Happens Here
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Students learn culinary techniques and management skills hands-on from educators in the classroom, but also gain experience with culinary professionals.
Horticulture
Horticulture
We teach environmental studies, ecology, business skills, and teamwork through the lens of the horticultural arts. We partner with the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and other local experts.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Our teaching methods combine a rigorous curriculum with active learning through the arts. Areas of study include ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, videography, and decorative art.
Happening in Our District
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about Eye on ECCS: Pioneer Ridge Middle School (Math)
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A new transportation center took a major step as the school board authorized the purchase of a 20-acre site in Dahlgren Township.
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about Eye on ECCS: Veterans Day Ceremony
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about IAA November 2023 Newsletter (opens in new window/tab)
After the first year of a three-year achievement plan, ECCS is seeing gains in assessment scores. A report from the Oct. 23 school board meeting
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about Eye on ECCS: Friday Night Lights
Reminder that students don't have school on Oct. 19 and 20, and a district learn earns an award.