{"id":20,"date":"2017-08-25T14:08:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T14:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5badbfa87a.nxcli.io\/mts-elementary\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T19:51:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs awb-yoast-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;\/&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 200;\">MTS Elementary Mission: <b>To provide learning experiences with high expectations that support academic growth and enhance individual character in partnership with students, families and community within a supportive, safe and stable environment.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><em><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 200;\">When you\u2019re seen for who you really are\u2014you just might be able to do anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>That\u2019s our philosophy at MTS Elementary and why we put students at the center of everything we do and every decision we make.<\/p>\n<p>MTS Elementary students receive a great balance of creativity, experiences, academics and personal attention.\u00a0\u00a0Every Day.\u00a0\u00a0Everyone in the building will know your student\u2019s name, because we are committed to each student\u2019s success.\u00a0\u00a0As one MTS parent said, \u201cMTS Elementary feels like a family, not just a school!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small Classrooms<\/strong>\u2014give us the opportunity and the time to work with each and every student individually. MTS Elementary is such a strong community, it feels like family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Support<\/strong>\u2014leads to strong relationships, growth and student success.\u00a0\u00a0We have Success Teams and flexible learning groups to meet students exactly where they are.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creativity &amp; unique experiences<\/strong>\u2014with residencies and the community to expand and enhance student learning.\u00a0\u00a0Art, dancing, and all kinds of things enrich\u00a0education and make learning engaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student-centered learning and projects<\/strong>\u2014provides children with freedom and choices about what and how they learn. A project focus sparks children\u2019s curiosity and learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diverse in all ways<\/strong>\u2014belonging begins with being able to bring your true self, culture and interests to school.\u00a0\u00a0We don\u2019t expect students to conform, we see them for who they are and celebrate that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rich resources<\/strong>\u2014be part of the largest charter district in the state.\u00a0\u00a0MTS Elementary is one of 6 unique programs and that means we can provide transportation all around the metro area, as well as the most remarkable student services you will find anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>MTS Elementary is located in South Minneapolis, just a few blocks from the brand new MTS Secondary for a wonderful K-12 experience.\u00a0\u00a0The school has a brand new playground, is just down the street from a great Minneapolis park, and buses students from all around the metro.<\/p>\n<p>The staff at MTS is committed to creating a learning atmosphere that is creative and positive. Take a look at our video, where a number of staff share what working at MTS means to them, and what they bring to their students.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t you think school should feel this good for your child? Reach out for a tour, with questions, or enroll today!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.schoolmint.net\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Enroll Today<\/span><i class=\"fa-external-link-alt fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-color:#f5f5f5;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f5f5f5;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ed1c24;--awb-border-style:solid;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"MTS Elementary 1st Graders Celebrate Unity!\" title=\"MTS Elementary 1st Graders Celebrate Unity!\" src=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-elementary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/image_67231745-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:7px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.5;\">About MTS Elementary<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:7px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MTS-Elementary-School-Improvement-Plan-22-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>MTS Elementary School Improvement Plan<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: 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class=\"quform-element quform-element-html quform-element-14_33 quform-cf\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSccsRGSBFdajn4_nBtzMi7BXkynJBaySt-sWXK8LIH3p47KZQ\/viewform\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">MTS Elementary (K-6)<\/span><i class=\"fa-external-link-alt fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-group quform-element-14_45 quform-cf 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type=\"text\" id=\"quform_14_46_2_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_46[2]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-14_46_2\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_14_46_5df5e3_label quform_14_46_2_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_14_46_2_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label quform-sub-label-below\">First<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element-column\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-text quform-element-14_46_4 quform-cf quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-text quform-inner-14_46_4\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-text quform-input-14_46_4 quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_14_46_4_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_46[4]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-14_46_4\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_14_46_5df5e3_label quform_14_46_4_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_14_46_4_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label 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quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_14_47_2_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_47[2]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-14_47_2\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_14_47_5df5e3_label quform_14_47_2_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_14_47_2_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label quform-sub-label-below\">First<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element-column\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-text quform-element-14_47_4 quform-cf quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-text quform-inner-14_47_4\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-text quform-input-14_47_4 quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_14_47_4_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_47[4]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-14_47_4\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_14_47_5df5e3_label quform_14_47_4_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_14_47_4_5df5e3_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label quform-sub-label-below\">Last<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-select quform-element-14_53 quform-cf quform-element-optional\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-label quform-label-14_53\"><label class=\"quform-label-text\" for=\"quform_14_53_5df5e3\">What grade are you interested in?<\/label><\/div><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-select quform-inner-14_53\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-select quform-input-14_53 quform-cf\"><select id=\"quform_14_53_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_53\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-select quform-field-14_53\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Please select<\/option><option value=\"Kindergarten\">Kindergarten<\/option><option value=\"1st Grade\">1st Grade<\/option><option value=\"2nd Grade\">2nd Grade<\/option><option value=\"3rd Grade\">3rd Grade<\/option><option value=\"4th Grade\">4th Grade<\/option><option value=\"5th Grade\">5th Grade<\/option><option value=\"6th Grade\">6th Grade<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-email quform-element-14_55 quform-cf quform-labels-inside quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-label quform-label-14_55\"><label class=\"quform-label-text\" for=\"quform_14_55_5df5e3\">Email <span class=\"quform-required\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-email quform-inner-14_55\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-email quform-input-14_55 quform-cf\"><input type=\"email\" id=\"quform_14_55_5df5e3\" name=\"quform_14_55\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-email quform-field-14_55\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-text quform-element-14_56 quform-cf quform-labels-inside quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-label quform-label-14_56\"><label class=\"quform-label-text\" 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