We are a tuition free, K-12 Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource community empowered by diversity, and committed to academic excellence and artistic expression.
A Fine Arts Magnet School
In January, the Joint Powers Board voted to change the magnet focus of FAIR School Downtown to the Fine Arts. A Steering Committee has been formed to develop an innovative curriculum that will enrich the schools already empowering student experience. Curriculum changes will be in effect September, 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.
Athletics at FAIR School Downtown
FAIR School Downtown students now have the opportunity to participate in basketball, football, golf and cheerleading as part of our after school programming. Coaches Mario Green, Kenny Maxey and Susie Dickey are excited to bring this new energy to the school community.
Family Mentoring Project
Through our 21st Century Grant, FAIR School Downtown is sponsoring a Family Mentoring Project. The project is comprised of a series of 5 Saturday classes connecting students and families to resources and learning opportunities. It is designed to encourage and provide opportunities for families to learn and grow together.
Kindergarten at FAIR School Downtown
FAIR School Downtown is a K-12 school, and offers free, all-day kindergarten. Students engage in reading, language arts, writing, math and science activities. The curriculum is enhanced by programming with community partners including the YMCA, Target, the University of St. Thomas and others.
Underground Railroad Simulation
5th grade students visit Camp Iduhapi in Loretto, MN while studying the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad. In preparation for the teamwork required to complete the simulation the students work with the YMCA staff in small groups. Each activity has difficult requirements and can only be completed by using good communication skills and working together. Later in the evening, after some discussion and lessons about slavery, the students take on the roles of escaping slaves.
Mission
Latest News
- Haiti Earthquake Benefit
February 8th at 7p.m. Stages Theatre Company hosts a performance of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats to benefit families in Haiti—100 percent of proceeds from ticket sales will go to the American Red Cross.
- Students package Meals for Haiti
FAIR Downtown Students and Target Volunteers Prepare 1 Million Meals for Haitian Earthquake Victims with local non-profit, ImpactLives.
- Apply to FAIR School On-Line
Apply to FAIR School Downtown On-Line.
Students residing in non-member districts that would like to apply must complete the Non-Member District Agreement Form.
- FAIR Downtown Is In the News
Select to view full article. Tom Hoch, President & CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust writes, “Our dream is that FAIR Downtown takes over the Hennepin Theatre District as a giant classroom for arts and learning.”
- Communicable Diseases Updates
We have seen a significant increase in students absent with Influenza Like Illness at FAIR Downtown. Read More.
Featured Student
Apply to FAIR School Downtown On-Line.
Students residing in non-member districts that would like to apply must complete the Non-Member District Agreement Form.
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