Woodbury Leadership Academy

Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all! Our learning environment and school community promotes academic achievement for students in grades K-12, as well as personal integrity, equity and a dedication to value and serve others. Our school is committed to our students’ long term success. We use inquiry based learning by teaching the Core Knowledge Curriculum — building strong skills in math, reading, writing, history, science and technology. We also have a strong character education program to ensure students develop exceptional leadership skills. The character education program includes service learning projects and a focus of five core virtues - respect, responsibility, perseverance, gratitude and humanity. WLA uses the rigorous and classical Core Knowledge Curriculum to build strong foundational knowledge across subjects, promoting academic excellence and equity. By ensuring all students share common knowledge, we can narrow achievement gaps and build critical thinking and long-term success. The academic rigor at WLA prepares students for college and ready to lead. We out-perform the MCA Minnesota State average in all categories! Check out our report card. WLA is a public school with a private school feeling. WLA students wear school uniforms to promote equality, reduce peer pressure, and minimize distractions. Small class sizes at WLA allow for teachers and staff to provide personalized instruction, build strong relationships, and increase student engagement. With a 22:1 average student/teacher ratio, we are able to give every student what they need to learn and thrive. Call to learn more. The enrollment lottery closes January 31st of each year. There are sometimes openings available, so if you missed the deadline, please call to learn about openings in specific grade levels.

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Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all! Our learning...

<a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=256" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Oakdale:</a> December 18, 2021 Celebrate Winter Wonderland at the Oakdale Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Avenue N) this Saturday, December 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Bundle up for a horse drawn hayride through the Oakdale Nature Preserve, roast marshmallows by the fire, meet and greet the Dogs of Winter, hunt for a candy cane on the candy cane trail, and pet the animals at the petting zoo. Then head inside for a free breakfast or lunch, face painting, craft making, and visit with Santa.  This free event is brought to you by Oakdale Recreation, Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce, and First Resource Bank.  Please bring a food shelf donation. <a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/535/Winter-Wonderland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Additional Info...</a><hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Oakdale</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=256" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Oakdale:</a>

December 18, 2021 Celebrate Winter Wonderland at the Oakdale Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Avenue N) this Saturday, December 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Bundle up for a horse drawn hayride through the Oakdale Nature Preserve, roast marshmallows by the fire, meet and greet the Dogs of Winter, hunt for a candy cane on the candy cane trail, and pet the animals at the petting zoo. Then head inside for a free breakfast or lunch, face painting, craft making, and visit with Santa.

This free event is brought to you by Oakdale Recreation, Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce, and First Resource Bank.  Please bring a food shelf donation.

<a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/535/Winter-Wonderland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Additional Info...</a><hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Oakdale</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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