Phoenix High School Volunteers of America Phoenix High School Location:  920 E. 34th St., MPS Wilder Building Door #8, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (Located at 34th Ave S. & Chicago Ave. bordering Powderhorn Park.) Day Program Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Students: Grades 10 through 12, ages 15 to 21 Director: Aaron Carper 612-746-2028 Intake Coordinator:  Wendy Smith 612-746-2014 Counselor: Serena Schmidt 612-746-2015
Description:   Phoenix High School is a State approved Alternative Program located in Southeast Minneapolis near Powderhorn Park.  The program offers students of Minneapolis Public Schools a small school environment with strong student support in math, science, and the humanities.  Phoenix offers credit recovery opportunities through a schedule which allows students to double-up classes in areas in which students are behind in credits and through a wide variety of after-school seasonal activities including tech club, theater/drama, visual arts, camping expeditions, urban adventures, service-learning, alumni club, and intramural sports.  The school facility has access to a gym and has health and wellness policies that emphasize healthy eating and living.  Family involvement and support is a hallmark of the program and is coordinated by a restorative justice behavior specialist on staff.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 Reading and writing assistance Basic Standards and GRAD Test help Computer classes College and career preparation
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, Creative Writing, Health and Physical Education 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: Students interested in finding out more about the school or how to enroll can contact Wendy Smith at the above phone number.  Students enrolled outside of the Minneapolis Public Schools must first enroll in the district by visiting the Student Placement Center located at 1250 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411, phone number 612-668-1840.  Students who are already enrolled in a Minneapolis Public School can be referred to Phoenix by their school counselor or by contacting Wendy Wolff at 612-328-6828.