• Inquisitive Leaders

• Passion for Learning

About Our School

Kaleidoscope Charter School is a FREE public school. We have an elected Board of Directors that governs the school. Charter Schools are funded by the state of Minnesota, there is no tuition charged to students or their families for attending the school.

Kaleidoscope Charter School's outcomes have been:

• Students mastering the core academic areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies


• Students working collaboratively with teachers, community members, parents, and other students while learning problem-solving skills, teamwork, and cooperation


• Students who are prepared to be active members of their community


• Students who understand their social environment and have an appreciation for their surroundings

Kaleidoscope Charter School goes above and beyond the traditional school setting:

• Small class sizes


• Individual attention


• Open communication policies


• Free all-day, every day Kindergarten


• Hot Lunch Program


• Ability-based learning


• Project-based/Service Learning


• On-site before and after school program

Kaleidoscope Charter School uses the following curriculum in its educational mission:

• Saxon Mathematics (K-Algebra)


• Project Read


• Foss Science (K-8)


• Zaner Bloser Handwriting (K-4)


• Northern Lights, Nation, World History


• Harcourt Story Town 2008


• McDougal Littel Literature

The following progress monitoring assessments are utilized by staff:

• NWEA Math, Reading, and Science


• DIBELS

Each spring, students in grades 3 through 8 are given the Minnesota Standard Tests (MCA II) required by the state.

Kaleidoscope Charter School’s learning program is based on a model that encourages teachers to use integrated-interdisciplinary instruction. This provides students with opportunities to explore connections between subjects. Students also explore project-based and academic service-learning projects.

Hands-on, Minds-on Philosophy

At Kaleidoscope Charter School, a ‘hands-on, minds-on’ approach to student education is taken. Class sizes are kept small so that each child feels like they are part of a caring community.

Integrate curriculum across subjects
Use of creative classroom teaching aids
Field trips for all grade levels using our community and environment as a classroom

Family Involvement

Current research shows the positive value of parental involvement in a student’s success in school. Families of enrolled students are expected to provide at least 20 hours of service annually. Time may be spent volunteering in the classroom, assisting during lunch and recess, library aid work, field trip chaperones, helping at school-wide events and working on community service-projects.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Kaleidoscope Charter School’s staff serves as advisors on a number of programs that help enrich our student’s academic experience.

Student Council
Yearbook
Chess/Checkers Club
Safety Patrol
LEGO League
Book Club
Band (through Schmitt Music)
Destination Imagination
Art Classes

Students Learn by Attending Field Trips

All grades are required to arrange at least three field trips per year that aid in the teaching of their curriculum.

Our Authorizer- Volunteers of America / Minnesota

Volunteers of America is one of the oldest, largest and most comprehensive social service organizations in the state of Minnesota. They strongly support the mission and vision of Kaleidoscope and are excited to partner with us to provide a wonderful educational experience for the children and families that attend.