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 St. Paul man was sentenced to 10 years of probation following his conviction for <a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/coke-bust-in-woodbury-super-america-lake-road" rel="nofollow">dealing cocaine in Woodbury in August 2012</a>.Veasna Phan, 31, was arrested Aug. 15, 2012, after the Washington County Narcotics Task for broke up a drug deal near the SuperAmerica on Lake Road Terrace.Phan and the buyer initially agreed to meet at the gas station, but Phan thought it was "too hot" and demanded the buyer go into a liquor and purchase a 12-pack of<a href="http://www.corona.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Corona</a>, according to the complaint.See: <a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/coke-bust-gas-station-was-too-hot-dealer-wanted-a-cold-one" rel="nofollow">Coke Bust: Gas Station Was 'Too Hot,' Dealer Wanted a Cold One</a>The two later did the deal for $385—the cost of the cocaine minus the cost of the beer. The drugs, with a packaged weight of 4.6 grams, later tested positive for cocaine.The arrest was part of a "routine investigation," an official with the<a href="http://wcsheriff.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Washington County Sheriff's Office</a> told<a href="https://woodbury.patch.com" rel="nofollow"> Patch</a> at the time.• • • •For updates and other information about the community,<a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/join" rel="nofollow"> join us on Patch</a>, Like us on Facebook and<a href="http://twitter.com/WoodburyPatch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> follow Woodbury on Twitter.</a>

A St. Paul man was sentenced to 10 years of probation following his conviction for <a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/coke-bust-in-woodbury-super-america-lake-road" rel="nofollow">dealing cocaine in Woodbury in August 2012</a>.

Veasna Phan, 31, was arrested Aug. 15, 2012, after the Washington County Narcotics Task for broke up a drug deal near the SuperAmerica on Lake Road Terrace.Phan and the buyer initially agreed to meet at the gas station, but Phan thought it was “too hot” and demanded the buyer go into a liquor and purchase a 12-pack of<a href="http://www.corona.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Corona</a>, according to the complaint.

See: <a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/coke-bust-gas-station-was-too-hot-dealer-wanted-a-cold-one" rel="nofollow">Coke Bust: Gas Station Was ‘Too Hot,’ Dealer Wanted a Cold One</a>The two later did the deal for $385—the cost of the cocaine minus the cost of the beer. The drugs, with a packaged weight of 4.6 grams, later tested positive for cocaine.

The arrest was part of a “routine investigation,” an official with the<a href="http://wcsheriff.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Washington County Sheriff’s Office</a> told<a href="https://woodbury.patch.com" rel="nofollow"> Patch</a> at the time.• • • •

For updates and other information about the community,<a href="https://woodbury.patch.com/join" rel="nofollow"> join us on Patch</a>, Like us on Facebook and<a href="http://twitter.com/WoodburyPatch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> follow Woodbury on Twitter.</a>

A 12-pack of Corona was also part of the deal.