education Area Colleges • American Institute of Business - Des Moines • Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny, Des Moines • Des Moines University - Des Moines • Drake University - Des Moines • Grand View University - Des Moines • Hamilton Business College - Des Moines • Iowa State University - Ames • Kaplan University - Des Moines • Mercy School of Nursing - Des Moines • Simpson College - Indianola • University of Phoenix - Des Moines
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tudents in the Altoona area attend Southeast Polk Community School District, Iowa’s 13th largest school district with certified enrollment of 6,214 for the 201112 school year. With 11 attendance centers, the district spans three counties. At Southeast Polk Schools, we focus on student learning in all academic area by aligning to the Iowa Core which sets the academic expectations for all Iowa’s K-12 students. The curriculum identifies the essential content and instruction of critical content areas that all students must experience. It is not course-
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based, but rather is a student-based approach that supports high expectations for all students. The Iowa Core is designed to improve achievement of all students, preparing them for the world of work, and lifelong learning. www.southeastpolk.org
You can’t live without... So dive Right In! The best value to get your splash on this summer is at Altoona Aquatics Park! A season pass for your ENTIRE family is just $130 (or $80 for a single)!
Daily and season passes are available now at Altoona Campus until Memorial Day, then passes will be available at the Aquatic Center! Call 515-967-6988 or stop by the Altoona Aquatics Park at 1200 Venbury Drive.
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