In keeping with our mission to educate responsible, lifelong learners, Edina Public Schools takes pride in delivering a strong, well-rounded, quality education. Students graduate from Edina High School with a broad liberal arts background, supported by a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that deals with life-related issues, problem solving, and critical thinking. As you will see by exploring this site, the curriculum is organized to promote learning through well-articulated, rigorous instructional programs and courses.

In addition to what you find here, you should know that our curriculum is enhanced by:

• the use of sophisticated technologies.

• differentiation of learning experiences to respond to student needs, talents, and interests.

• a focus on results and achievement in core curricular areas.

• a commitment to continually improve student learning and success.

The Elementary Curriculum

Elementary school is a learning environment that stimulates a curiosity and eagerness for learning. The elementary curriculum provides students with the basic skills necessary to achieve success in subsequent years plus enrichment, extension, and remediation activities that address the needs of individual students. Instruction is provided in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, physical education, and Spanish. Technology is integrated throughout.

The secondary curriculum offers middle school and high school students a wide range of courses and alternative learning experiences to suit their individual needs and interests. The curriculum is structured both vertically and horizontally for multi-year, sequential study of major topics. Edina's performance expectations are designed to ensure that all graduates have mastered the basics and can access advanced coursework in preparation for post-secondary opportunities--whether college, technical college, or the world of work.

Curriculum Development

Additional information about the process used to develop and update the Edina curricula is available on the Curriculum Development web page.