Eastern Carver County Schools
We Are Exceptional Personalized Learning
Our students are given the power to shape their education, supported by high academic standards and guided by caring and knowledgeable staff. Personalized learning created learners who are motivated and excited about coming to school. Students have opportunities to develop passion projects where they can make connections between school and topics that they care about.
Happening at Eastern Carver
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Eastern Carver County Schools is pleased to name Robin Gordon as the next director of equity and inclusion. Gordon brings over 20 years of diverse experience to the role. She has been a classroom teacher, building principal, and district administrator over the course of her career. Gordon’s background positions her well to partner with district staff and the community to improve outcomes for every learner in the district while building a more safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
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If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021, it's time to plan for kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment is open from November 17 - January 15. We invite you to visit the Kindergarten webpage for information and details about the upcoming kick-off events.
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Monday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17 are planning days for district staff, NO SCHOOL for students EXCEPT La Academia and Kinder Academy students who are already in distance learning. All students return to learning in the distance learning model on Wednesday, Nov. 18. At this time, we anticipate remaining in this model through winter break.
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Next week, our district will shift to distance learning for all students grades K-12. We anticipate remaining in that learning model through winter break which ends Friday, Jan. 1.
In consultation with MDH and Carver County Public Health today, based on recent positive cases and related quarantines, La Academia and Kinder Academy will shift to a distance learning model for a two-week quarantine starting Monday, November 9.
Why Choose Eastern Carver County Schools ?
93%
of parents say the quality of education is excellent or good
635
high school credits earned while in middle school
1,000
elementary students work above grade level in reading or math
98%
of parents agree the overall school environment is positive
Personalized Learning Happens in the Classroom
Purposeful Learning
Purposeful Learning
Teachers in Eastern Carver County Schools not only lead instruction but also facilitate learning for each student. They teach by guiding students towards mastery of content and instilling 21st century skills.
Engagement with Learning Tools
Engagement with Learning Tools
With teachers as facilitators, students use a variety of educational tools and resources to maximize learning. Our goal is to prepare students for success beyond high school, wherever their aspirations take them.
Collaborative Environment
Collaborative Environment
We are redefining learning spaces with a variety of furniture, layouts and technology that facilitate collaboration, creativity, comfort, and safety.
Learner Voice & Choice
Learner Voice & Choice
Students have the freedom to design the way they showcase their learning based on individual styles, experiences, passions, and needs. Respected as capable co-designers, learner agency is cultivated throughout all learning.