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VANTAGEMinnetonka Public Schools
College and Career Ready
Eric Schneider Asst. Supt. for Instruction
Smetana LarsonVANTAGE Student
Wally EstensonVANTAGE Student
College and Career
ReadyTarget Market
Motivated, energized studentsReady for “something different”Weary of traditional classroom
College and Career
Ready Juniors and Seniors only
2 periods OR 3 periodsMorning OR AfternoonCourses are integrated
College and Career
ReadyProfession-based, immersive
Focused on industry trendsCareers with heavy interestHigh-profile partners
College and Career
ReadyHighly rigorous core content
AP/IB optionsGraduation Requirements
College and Career
Ready 1 Course in 2013-14Business in a Global SocietyAP Econ, IB BusinessEnglish 12
College and Career
Ready
2 New Courses for 2014-15
HealthcareBusiness Analytics (Big Data)
College and Career
Ready2 New Courses for 2015-16
Graphic Design/MarketingDigital Journalism
College and Career
Ready3 New Courses for 2016-17
EngineeringFood ScienceTeacher Education
College and Career
ReadyProfessional Environment
Satellite locationWelsh Properties buildingHigh expectations
College and Career
Ready
Community Partnerships
Parents serve as mentorsLocal businesses offer projectsFortune 100 guest instructors
College and Career
Ready
College and Career
ReadyProject-driven learning
Students learn project management and workflowTeams solve real-world business problems
College and Career
ReadyEntrepreneurial Skills
Kaufmann FastTracAuthentic Business PlansShark Tank Competition
College and Career
Ready Business Partner Feedback“We would rate them as a ‘wow’.”“This is a great opportunity for high school students.”
“They are comparable in approach / aspiration / vibe to young professional consultants.”
“The deliverables were really solid. Things we will actually use in the market.”
College and Career
Ready Let’s Hear from the Students
Smetana LarsonWally Estenson