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What grades and how many students does TrekNorth have?
TrekNorth serves 160 students in grades 7-12.
How much does it cost to attend TrekNorth?
TrekNorth is a public school, there is no cost for attending.
What kind of student attends TrekNorth? Do they just take the "cream of the crop", or do they just take the "bad kids"?
There are
160 different kinds of kids at TrekNorth. Some of them are straight A students, and some of them struggle academically. Some of them have natural colored hair, and some have hair of another color. Some students
listen to today's top ten, and some bend an ear to classic rock, alternative, or to their favorite band or singer. The one thing we have in common is a commitment to education, and if you're considering coming here, you should share that commitment.
Is TrekNorth a real school with real classes and real teachers?
TrekNorth is definitely a real school. TrekNorth is a public charter school that is governed and funded the same way that a traditional public school is governed and funded. We are our own school district with a 9 member school board, and all of our teachers are fully licensed by the state of Minnesota in their subject area. TrekNorth is in its fourth year of operation and we have graduates in colleges and universities all over the nation, many of them benefiting from scholarships and doing quite well in their respective areas of study.
What is the student to teacher ratio?
The average class size at TrekNorth is 16 students. The Board and staff of the school are very committed to keeping class sizes small.
Is TrekNorth a credible place of education?
In 2005 and 2006 TrekNorth had the highest average ACT score in the region. Additionally, in 2006, the Minnesota Department of Education gave TrekNorth 9 out 10 stars for its math and reading programs, and no other school on the region received more than 7 out of 10. By many measures, TrekNorth offers the most successful academic program around.
What are the graduation requirements at TrekNorth?
Students must earn 36 total credits to graduate from TrekNorth. Students must complete the following categorical credits (minimum number of credits needed for graduation is listed with subject):
Mathematics: 4 credits - Algebra I, II, & III, Geometry, Trigonometry and AP Calculus.
Science: 4 credits - Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics,
and Environmental Science.
English: 5 credits - Foundations of Language, World Literature, Multicultural Literature, American Literature, Composition, AP Literature and Composition, and AP Language and Composition.
Social Studies: 5 credits - Foundations of Social Science, World History, American History,
AP European HIstory, AP US History, and AP Psychology.
Outdoor Adventure Program: 6 credits - Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Backpacking, or Paddling trips.
Performing/Visual Arts: 2 credits - Theatre, choir, Varsity Choir, Studio Art, AP Studio Art,
Painting I & II, Drawing, and Metal courses.
World Language: 2 credits - Spanish I, II & III and German I & II.
Electives: 8 credits - Gained in any credit category in which a student exceeds the credit requirement.
How is TrekNorth different from other schools?
TrekNorth is quite different from other schools. First of all, we are committed that every student who graduates from TrekNorth is prepared to pursue a post-secondary education. Therefore, our curriculum is based on Advanced Placement Programming, which is explained in another question. Second, as a graduation requirement, all of our students participate in our Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP), which provides travel and wilderness skill building opportunities. Finally, TrekNorth really emphasizes a sense of community - a community of students, teachers, and parents working towards a common goal with high expectations of each other is perhaps more than anything else what makes our school unique. Simply put, we work hard together and, when we're in the wilderness, we play hard together.
How do I get my student enrolled at TrekNorth?
The first step towards enrolling at TrekNorth is to schedule an Application Meeting with the Director of the school. This can be done by calling the school at 218-444-1888. You can also go to our contact page. During the Application Meeting you and/or your student will be able to meet some of the staff, tour the school, and talk with the Director about the program.
The next step is to fill out an application and other appropriate paperwork.TrekNorth is a public school and is not selective, but does have alimit of 160 students. If we are full at the time you or your student would like to enroll we would simply place them on the waiting list and call you when we have an opening.
What is the TrekNorth curriculum?
TrekNorth bases its curriculum on the rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Students who take AP classes are accepted into colleges more often than students who do not, and they are more likely to succeed once in college if they have taken an AP class while in high school. AP classes are essentially a college-level class taught in high school, and in May students who have completed an AP class take an exam. If a student scores well enough on the exam they will likely receive free
college credit.
TrekNorth offers a minimum of 8 AP courses each year, and most junior and seniors are enrolled in between 1 and 3 AP courses. Sophomores also have the option of taking AP courses. Classes that are not AP courses are considered Pre-AP courses, and these Pre-AP courses give students the skills and experience they need to succeed once they do enroll in an AP course.
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