Phoenix High School Volunteers of America Phoenix High School Location: Lehmann Center, 1006 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN  55408 Day Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students: Grades 9 through 12, ages 14 to 21 Principal: Sonal Redd Counselor: Serena Schmidt Phone: (612) 746-2010
Description:   Phoenix High School is a State approved Alternative Program located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis.  The school serves English Language Learners as well as native English speakers who may need to recover credits.  Phoenix High School allows for flexible scheduling and has small classroom sizes.  The school’s goal is to increase educational literacy skills of all students, as well as offer language instructional assistance for English Language Learners.  Phoenix High School is contracted by Minneapolis Public Schools and operated by Volunteers of America-Minnesota.
					Special Features: Small class size One-on-one assistance Credit make-up English immersion atmosphere Multilingual teachers and staff Reading and writing assistance Basic Standards Test help Computer classes College and career preparation Independent Study Program available to qualifying students
Program Strengths: Emphasis on relationship and trust building to foster a safe learning environment Careful credit monitoring to ensure that students stay on track for graduation Instructional styles that meet students’ needs Intentional focused instruction on developing reading and math skills Time for electives and student support incorporated into the daily schedule Focus on literacy Diverse student body Teachers are licensed and degreed in their field of study After school programming and tutoring available Curriculum/Courses: Core classes include Science, Math, English and Social Studies Elective classes include Art, Dance, Music, Creative Writing, Bike Building and Canoe Building Students are grouped based on their language ability ranging from minimal English to native English speaking and provided a curriculum based on their language needs Students who qualify will also have the opportunity to make-up credits with additional classroom or online classes Multiple grading periods within each quarter provide students with additional flexibility Support Services: A licensed school counselor is available to assist students with issues and problems which may be preventing success in school Volunteers of America-Minnesota services are available to students including family support, mental health services and therapeutic support to foster homes Enrollment: Every student must attend an orientation session.  Sessions are held every three weeks.  During this session, students are given a tour of the school and a basic language test to determine their English ability and find classes that best meet their language needs.  Each student must also complete a new student folder and registration form.  Please contact Phoenix High School for information about the next orientation session.