Building
tomorrows leaders
of everything we do. With small class sizes, dedicated educators,
and individualized learning plans, students receive the attention and
flexibility they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
dedicated educators, and individualized learning plans, students receive the attention and
flexibility they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Gentry Academics
Gentry Academy empowers students to become high-achieving leaders through a unique blend of academics, leadership development, and real-world learning. Our hallmark leadership and life skills program combines daily leadership training with a flexible schedule that allows students to focus on their individual interests through four areas of study: academics, arts, physical education, and internships using our W.I.N. (What I Need) learning model.
Beginning in middle school and continuing through high school, students develop the skills, confidence, and direction needed to succeed in college, careers, and life. Our curriculum follows Minnesota K-12 State Standards and emphasizes critical thinking, independent learning, and mastery of core subjects through ongoing assessment and personalized support.
Some of Gentry Academy’s benefits include:
— Experienced, licensed teachers
— Para-educators to ensure students receive individualized attention
— Smaller class sizes (limited to 26 students)
— Flexible schedule for students
— Traditional classroom with comfortable and interactive learning environment
— Staff invested in the education of students
— 50,000 square feet of interactive classrooms
— Smart boards & Computer stations
W.I.N. Time
W.I.N. time is a block that allows students to direct their own learning and lets them choose the areas in which they want to develop and master their skills. Students are given the freedom to use their W.I.N. time to develop strengths and leadership in all aspects of life. W.I.N. time is tailored to fit individual goals and can be allocated among art, science, overall academic enrichment, internships and physical education.
We believe in treating and educating each student as a complete and unique individual. Students are provided with the freedom and structure they need to become the leader they want to be. Our instructors foster these goals by providing students with clear expectations of their performance and the support they need to be successful in all aspects of life. W.I.N. time is a unique chance for students to select the academic, physical education, art, and internship opportunities that will most enrich their leadership and life skills.
Facility fees will be charged for WIN time activities where additional facility fees are incurred such as ice rinks, lacrosse or soccer fields, or gymnastics courses. The approximate WIN fee where facility fees are incurred is as follows:
Standardized Testing
We conduct NWEA MAP testing two times during the year and also take the MCAIIs. There are assessments done at the completion of each unit. Below is a list of standardized tests given to Gentry students based on grade or group of students that meet the testing criteria. NWEA Test scores are sent home in the spring and MCA scores are sent home the next fall.
NWEA MAP
— Reading Grades 5-12
— Math Grades 5-9
ACT
— Pre ACT Grade 10
— ACT Grades 11,12
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
— Math Grades 5-8, 11
— Science Grades 5, 8, 11
— Bioloogy Grades 5, 8, 11