High School (9-12)

Academics

Elementary (K-5)

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

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Guidance Center

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Preparing Future Leaders

At PACT, we focus on building relationships with students while challenging them to grow as community leaders. Our student-focused curriculum builds a foundation of knowledge to help them become lifelong critical thinkers.

Our dedicated faculty team utilizes a robust curriculum to challenge the minds of our students. Our teachers continue to grow in their desire to impact the heart of our students to be sure they develop a lifelong love of learning.

Document Resource Center

Guidance Center

Counseling Center

Support Services

Activities

Instructional Methods

Our teaching methods and curriculum aim to promote higher-level thinking in students, meet them at their ability level and help them to reach their full potential. This is accomplished in various ways, including:

Incorporating multiple intelligences: logical, intrapersonal, musical, kinesthetic, spatial, linguistic, naturalistic, interpersonal
Incorporating research-based student engagement techniques
Teaching students how to research using a variety of resources
Integrating subjects and cross-curricular projects when appropriate
Providing an emotionally and physically safe, positive learning environment
Working collaboratively
Training students in decision-making
Differentiating instruction

According to the 2022 Climate Survey

86% of Secondary parents are satisified with PACT.

85% of Secondary parents affirm their student’s Mastery of Grade Level Learning.

86% of Secondary parents value PACT’s Qualified staff members

84% of Secondary parents agree PACT meets the academic needs of my students.

Academic Standards

The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student learning in K-12 public schools. Charter schools determine how their students will meet the standards and benchmarks by developing courses, curricula, and instruction. Learn how to understand the K-12 standards here.

Standards approved by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Legislature are listed here:

To learn more about academic standards, visit the Minnesota Department of Education website.

Core Courses

Language Arts

We use quality literature to inspire and demonstrate the importance of ethical behavior. Reading instruction includes the use of market curriculum resources, including anthologies and leveled readers, as well as teacher-made units. Students continue to work on reading skills by exploring different genres. There is a focus on writing, grammar, and speaking to ready them for adult life and post-secondary education options. Whenever possible, students read literature selections based on what is currently being studied in social studies or science.

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

Core Electives

Specials Courses

Physical Education/Health

Team Sports - Grades 9-12
Personal Fitness and Weightlifting - Grades 9-12
Individual Sports - Grades 9-12
Advanced Team Sports - Grades 9-12

Fine Arts (electives)

Computer / Media (electives)

Spanish

Course Information

Course Description Guide

2023-2024 High School Course Description Guide

Schedule Changes

Graduation Requirements

Unique Learning Opportunities

Teachers Assistant (TA)

This course offers high school students the opportunity to increase their knowledge in that subject area of interest, assist teachers with ongoing classroom preparation, perform research, and provide assistance to other students on assignments or through tutoring. Students must be on track toward graduation and have successfully completed the course in which they would like to be a TA.

Honors Program (grades 9-12)

Advanced Placement (AP)

STEP High School

Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

Drivers Education

Classroom Support

Independent Study Choice (ISC)

The Independent Study Choice (ISC) room serves the whole Secondary student body and is monitored throughout the entire school day by a room monitor. The room is used for a variety of reasons that include, but are not limited to:

Students working on an approved online course while not currently scheduled in a seat-based course during the same time.
Students making up tests or assignments due to absence.
Students participating in the PSEO program waiting for their PACT campus class to begin.

Panther Plus Time

Classroom Management

Love and Logic

The Love and Logic approach is a behavior management program that has been very effective in dealing with issues in the classroom. It neutralizes arguing, offers delayed consequences, shows empathy, and develops a positive teacher-student relationship. It’s a way to set enforceable limits that prevents power struggles and guide students to own and solve their problems. It has been a valuable tool for PACT’s teachers that allows them to enjoy time with their students!

To support our Love and Logic discipline philosophy, our Secondary program utilizes a School Discipline Support Room. The room is used as a tool for teachers and students to work out behavior issues after school. This allows students to stay in the classroom during the day, so they do not miss out on instruction. The room is staffed by a teacher and runs after school from 3:15-4:15 p.m., as needed.

Independent Study Choice (ISC)