Heart of the Lakes Elementary (Summary from Kari Yates, Heart of the Lakes Elementary)Heart of the Lakes Elementary School serves approximately 450 students in grades K-4. The school focused on social and academic development of all children. HOTL prides itself on being ranked as a Minnesota Reward School in 2012. A team spirit is evident throughout the school with teacher collaborating within and across grade levels to provide an educational program that supports and challenges all students. Curriculum decisions are based on data from ongoing assessments, and school and District standards are aligned with Minnesota's state standards in reading, language, and math. Students are provided with opportunities to master basic skills, problem solve, make decisions, and practice higher level thinking skills. The instructional staff is comprised of dedicated, dynamic educators who collaborate and utilize best practices for student success, with a major emphasis on core academic skills. School data as of 2012 School Population: 450 Grades at site: k-4
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