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

Minneapolis Metropolitan Area

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 <a href="http://distinctlyjohan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new jewelry store</a> featuring custom-made items opened in Oakdale in late July.Distinctly Johan moved from Hastings, and has several unique offerings, including jewelry made of wood, antlers, meteorites, dinosaur bones and pet ashes, along with more traditional products.The family-run business moved from Hastings to Oakdale to be closer to the Twin Cities, said Kevin Kolodziej, manager and son-in-law of owner Johan Rust.The company makes its own jewelry at the Oakdale store, located in a business park at 592 Hayward Ave. N.Everything is made to order at Distinctly Johan, Kolodziej said.It was founded about three and a half years ago. Rust used to make jewelry in his garage as a hobby and it grew from there, Kolodziej said.Distinctly Johan has about 15 employees. It's open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends by appointment.For more information, <a href="http://distinctlyjohan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit its website</a>.

A <a href="http://distinctlyjohan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new jewelry store</a> featuring custom-made items opened in Oakdale in late July.

Distinctly Johan moved from Hastings, and has several unique offerings, including jewelry made of wood, antlers, meteorites, dinosaur bones and pet ashes, along with more traditional products.The family-run business moved from Hastings to Oakdale to be closer to the Twin Cities, said Kevin Kolodziej, manager and son-in-law of owner Johan Rust.

The company makes its own jewelry at the Oakdale store, located in a business park at 592 Hayward Ave. N.Everything is made to order at Distinctly Johan, Kolodziej said.

It was founded about three and a half years ago. Rust used to make jewelry in his garage as a hobby and it grew from there, Kolodziej said.Distinctly Johan has about 15 employees. It’s open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends by appointment.

For more information, <a href="http://distinctlyjohan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit its website</a>.

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Oakdale

Distinctly Johan is located at 592 Hayward Ave. N. in Oakdale.