Curriculum

Mankato Area Public Schools' elementary experience provides a foundation for learning for all students.  Beginning in kindergarten, students learn a wide variety of skills necessary to give students options for life. We focus on foundational skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. In addition, art, music, physical education and health, and media and technology play an important role in our students' ability to think creatively, globally, and in a healthy manner.  Our staff works to ensure that all students learn at high levels and meet their fullest potential.

Mankato Area Public Schools' middle school experience reflects the attributes identified within a middle school model that supports the success of young adolescents.  The middle school model establishes a mentor relationship between teacher and student, creates a small community of learners, and implements a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages active and personalized learning. Mankato middle school students continue to develop their skills and knowledge in the core areas of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Health.  

In addition to the core classes, students have a wide variety of educational experiences in the exploratory classes of Art; Communications; Family and Consumer Science; Project Lead the Way; Physical Education; and Music. Accelerated offerings and differentiated instruction allow students' needs to be met at individualized levels.  Our staff works to ensure that all students learn at high levels and meet their fullest potential.To accomplish this, they use ongoing formative assessments and work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student data to address individual needs.

Mankato Area Public Schools' high school experience provides students with the opportunity to maximize their learning and ensure options for life.  In addition to traditional course offerings, students have a wide variety of electives from which to choose. Mankato Area Public Schools is proud to offer Advanced Placement courses and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).  We offer students the opportunity to earn post-secondary credit through Advanced Placement offerings or Articulated Courses, which provide technical college credit to students while still in high school.  Our staff works to ensure that all students learn at high levels and meet their fullest potential. To accomplish this, they use ongoing formative assessments and work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student data to address individual needs. For more information visit our high school registration guide.