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

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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

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ReadyProfessional Environment

Satellite locationWelsh Properties buildingHigh expectations

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Ready

Community Partnerships

Parents serve as mentorsLocal businesses offer projectsFortune 100 guest instructors

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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

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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