SWMetro Seat Based

www.swmetro.k12.mn.us

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

SW Metro Seat Based (located in Shakopee, MN) is an alternative education program operated by the Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288. This specific site is designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may struggle in traditional comprehensive high school settings. The "seat-based" model emphasizes direct instruction and consistent teacher-student interaction within a structured classroom environment, helping students earn the credits necessary to graduate.

The program focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing individualized attention, SW Metro aims to remove barriers to education, allowing students to progress at a pace that aligns with their personal goals. The facility serves as a vital resource for students within the district who need a more focused, supportive, and adaptable pathway to achieving their high school diploma.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Phone:	(952)567-8100
Website:	http://www.swmetro.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

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