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STRIDE Academy Charter School
Purpose
STRIDE Academy’s purpose is to foster a supportive, inclusive, and enriching environment that nurtures each student's full potential. Our commitment to the "whole child" approach, combining rigorous academics with social, emotional, and character development, sets STRIDE apart. We empower students to thrive as learners and community members, ready for success in a diverse, evolving world.
Serving a primarily East African immigrant and low-income population, STRIDE stands out in its dedication to equity and inclusivity. Our programs, such as the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, cultivate teamwork, accountability, and leadership, fostering an environment where each student feels valued. This culture of support extends to staff, with regular professional development and innovative teaching approaches, ensuring a motivated, well-prepared team.
STRIDE is driven by positivity, kindness, and support ("Stay PKS"), creating a unique environment where students and staff are inspired to reach their full potential, making our school a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.
Serving a primarily East African immigrant and low-income population, STRIDE stands out in its dedication to equity and inclusivity. Our programs, such as the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, cultivate teamwork, accountability, and leadership, fostering an environment where each student feels valued. This culture of support extends to staff, with regular professional development and innovative teaching approaches, ensuring a motivated, well-prepared team.
STRIDE is driven by positivity, kindness, and support ("Stay PKS"), creating a unique environment where students and staff are inspired to reach their full potential, making our school a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.
Vision
STRIDE Academy’s vision is to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We envision a school where diversity is celebrated, and all students are empowered to reach their highest potential, equipped with the skills, resilience, and compassion to succeed in a global society.
Our focus is on the "whole child," providing rigorous academic opportunities while emphasizing character, empathy, and leadership. STRIDE students grow not only as learners but as engaged citizens who respect diverse perspectives and actively contribute to their communities. Through initiatives like the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, we cultivate a school culture that values teamwork, personal responsibility, and excellence.
STRIDE aims to be a model of equity and inclusion, creating pathways to opportunity for our diverse community. By investing in our staff through continuous professional development, we ensure an inspiring and adaptive teaching environment that meets the unique needs of every learner. Our vision is to be a school that celebrates achievement, supports growth, and instills in all students a lifelong love for learning and service.
Our focus is on the "whole child," providing rigorous academic opportunities while emphasizing character, empathy, and leadership. STRIDE students grow not only as learners but as engaged citizens who respect diverse perspectives and actively contribute to their communities. Through initiatives like the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, we cultivate a school culture that values teamwork, personal responsibility, and excellence.
STRIDE aims to be a model of equity and inclusion, creating pathways to opportunity for our diverse community. By investing in our staff through continuous professional development, we ensure an inspiring and adaptive teaching environment that meets the unique needs of every learner. Our vision is to be a school that celebrates achievement, supports growth, and instills in all students a lifelong love for learning and service.
Mission
STRIDE Academy’s mission is to inspire and empower every student to excel academically, grow socially, and develop strong character. We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that encourages students to reach their full potential and become responsible, compassionate citizens.
Through a commitment to equity and individualized learning, STRIDE ensures that each student has access to the tools, support, and opportunities needed for success. We prioritize a "whole child" approach, integrating rigorous academics with character education and social-emotional development, preparing our students to thrive in a diverse world.
Our mission is supported by a dedicated team of educators who model integrity, resilience, and a growth mindset. We focus on innovative teaching methods, such as the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, to foster teamwork, accountability, and lifelong learning. STRIDE Academy is committed to a culture of positivity, kindness, and support, making our school a place where every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.
Through a commitment to equity and individualized learning, STRIDE ensures that each student has access to the tools, support, and opportunities needed for success. We prioritize a "whole child" approach, integrating rigorous academics with character education and social-emotional development, preparing our students to thrive in a diverse world.
Our mission is supported by a dedicated team of educators who model integrity, resilience, and a growth mindset. We focus on innovative teaching methods, such as the House System and Responsibility Centered Discipline, to foster teamwork, accountability, and lifelong learning. STRIDE Academy is committed to a culture of positivity, kindness, and support, making our school a place where every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.
Additional Culture Details
At STRIDE Academy, our culture is deeply rooted in respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose. We believe that every student and staff member brings unique strengths and perspectives that enrich our community.
Our school operates on the belief that learning extends beyond academics, emphasizing character development, social responsibility, and emotional wellness. Programs like the House System foster camaraderie and teamwork across grade levels, creating a family-like atmosphere where students encourage and support one another.
STRIDE also values the well-being and growth of our staff, recognizing that a thriving school starts with empowered educators. We provide ongoing professional development, collaborative planning opportunities, and a supportive work environment, empowering our team to grow alongside our students. Open communication, transparency, and mutual respect are pillars of our work culture, making STRIDE a place where everyone is encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and contribute to our collective mission.
In all we do, STRIDE Academy is driven by the idea that we are stronger together, working as a team to create a school where every individual is valued and inspired to reach their highest potential.
Our school operates on the belief that learning extends beyond academics, emphasizing character development, social responsibility, and emotional wellness. Programs like the House System foster camaraderie and teamwork across grade levels, creating a family-like atmosphere where students encourage and support one another.
STRIDE also values the well-being and growth of our staff, recognizing that a thriving school starts with empowered educators. We provide ongoing professional development, collaborative planning opportunities, and a supportive work environment, empowering our team to grow alongside our students. Open communication, transparency, and mutual respect are pillars of our work culture, making STRIDE a place where everyone is encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and contribute to our collective mission.
In all we do, STRIDE Academy is driven by the idea that we are stronger together, working as a team to create a school where every individual is valued and inspired to reach their highest potential.
Values
- Living Our Values: The Heart of STRIDE
- STRIDE Academy nurtures individuals while fostering leadership and empowering students to attain their highest potential in a family-centered environment.
STRIDE Academy’s vision is to offer a public charter school that is highly regarded for its approach to the whole child, for its academic excellence, and for its contribution in actively serving and improving the community.
STRIDE values effective community collaboration, an increased sense of physical, social, and emotional well-being among students, and positive, culturally responsive practices that foster school connectedness. STRIDE aims to teach students effective critical thinking skills, in addition to compassionate responses and high emotional intelligence, in order to foster successful leaders of today and the future.
Headquarters
St. Cloud, MN
Employees
100 US Employees
Industry
Education - Other
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