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Language arts teacher Callie Hefsted prepares for the new CIS Writing Studio class March 21. The course will be available for juniors starting fall 2023.

New college-level course at Park

John Hunter March 22, 2023

CIS (College in the Schools) Writing Studio is a new course coming to Park in the fall of 2023. The class has been available at 25 schools across the state ever since it was first offered at the University...

Are advanced classes worth it?

Are advanced classes worth it?

January 11, 2023

Park offers a variety of levels for courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and honors. I have taken on the challenge and taken one of each throughout highschool–....

Juniors Marley Miller and Ava Hanson collaborate in their IB Biology class. Director of Curriculum and Instruction at St. Louis Park Public Schools Patrick Duffy said all students will be required to take an advanced course during their time in high school.

Gifted and talented program expands

Andrea Melear April 14, 2021

As junior Li Livdahl learned more about the school system and racism in America during her summer internship, she wanted to run her own research on advanced classes and the gifted and talented programs...

High school student advocate Jami Lapray prepares for students to continue registering for AP testing.

AP registration date changes

Molly Schochet October 21, 2019

Sophomore Jacqueline Demcisak said the new Advanced Placement fall registration ending Oct. 15 means Advancement Placement courses are more of a commitment and more pressure. “You are locked into...

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