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.

Washington County

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Woodbury

Minnesota

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

A 31-year-old Maplewood man was arrested in the lobby of Oakdale's  on March 7 after police say he was occupying a room that was unregistered and supposed to be empty.  According to a Washington County criminal complaint, at the time of his arrest Michael Warren Johnson was found in possession of a stolen laptop computer, mail in the name of another person, credit cards in the name of a second person, a master key card for all hotel rooms at the location and a substance which tested positive as marijuana.  The complaint states Oakdale police contacted the owner of the credit cards who said her vehicle had been broken into and the contents of her purse stolen. Police also reportedly spoke to the addressee of the mail who confirmed he had not received any mail the previous day.   During a post-arrest interview, Johnson admitted to unlawfully occupying the hotel room and possessing the backpacks, the complaint says.  According to Johnson's court file, Washington County judge Tad Jude set an omnibus hearing for June 14 and, if necessary, a jury trial for Aug. 20.  If convicted of the charge against him of possession of burglary or theft tools, Johnson could spend up to three years in prison and be ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.

A 31-year-old Maplewood man was arrested in the lobby of Oakdale's  on March 7 after police say he was occupying a room that was unregistered and supposed to be empty.

According to a Washington County criminal complaint, at the time of his arrest Michael Warren Johnson was found in possession of a stolen laptop computer, mail in the name of another person, credit cards in the name of a second person, a master key card for all hotel rooms at the location and a substance which tested positive as marijuana.  The complaint states Oakdale police contacted the owner of the credit cards who said her vehicle had been broken into and the contents of her purse stolen.

Police also reportedly spoke to the addressee of the mail who confirmed he had not received any mail the previous day.   During a post-arrest interview, Johnson admitted to unlawfully occupying the hotel room and possessing the backpacks, the complaint says.

According to Johnson's court file, Washington County judge Tad Jude set an omnibus hearing for June 14 and, if necessary, a jury trial for Aug. 20.  If convicted of the charge against him of possession of burglary or theft tools, Johnson could spend up to three years in prison and be ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.

MN Patch Team

Oakdale

Michael Warren Johnson, 31, is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Jun. 14.