High School

The mission of Armstrong High School (AHS) is to inspire and educate all learners to discover their potential and positively contribute to their community. Students receive a rigorous, well-rounded education based on a wide range of curricular choices and enrichment opportunities. We offer challenging and engaging curriculum in all areas, for all students and ability levels. We promote a quality learning environment, foster intellectual development, promote positive relationships among our students and prepare students for the responsibilities of productive living.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program at Armstrong is one of the largest AP programs in the state of Minnesota, offering AP courses in English, social studies, science, math, global language, art and music. AP is a voluntary program that offers students an opportunity to take one or more college-level courses while still in high school.

AHS has more than 75 school-sponsored teams, clubs, performing and fine arts activities and sports.

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The mission of Cooper High School (CHS) is to provide a caring and vibrant community where all members are respected, and for students to become active, compassionate, principled critical thinkers.

CHS prepares students through the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and the IB Diploma Programme for responsible citizenship in a global community. 

IBMYP provides students with a broad base of knowledge, an international perspective and higher order critical thinking skills. It is school-wide for all students in grades 9 and 10, with an honors component for interested students. The program culminates in the 10th grade Personal Project.

AVID is a college readiness elective course designed to help academically promising students —especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college—prepare for and succeed in college. AVID supports research-based methods for instruction and motivation to succeed. Teachers use AVID strategies building-wide. 

CHS offers many extra-curricular activities and a wide range of athletics.

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Robbinsdale Virtual Academy (RVA)  is an option for students in 9th and 10th grade (if students in 11th and 12th grade are interested, please call 763-504-8700). RVA offers a fully accredited online curriculum, with courses which were developed to be taught online. Students do not meet in a physical classroom at a specific time, and gives students the flexibility to design their own high school experience. 

More about Robbinsdale Virtual Academy (RVA):
Online courses offer the same challenge in a different format. The amount of time and work will be equal to traditional, in-person courses. Students learn in a format used frequently at colleges and work sites. Courses include:

• Videos, readings, assignments, quizzes and tests in Schoology
• Online discussions and projects
• Weekly reflection and goal-setting
• Daily access to subject licensed teachers for support in assignments
• More than 20 courses are available for Fall 2020

Students who collaborate with others gain a deep understanding of concepts and retain information. Respectful collaboration with peers and teachers is foundational to all RVA courses. Online discussions and group assignments provide opportunities for students to collaborate.

A major component of RVA is reflection and goal setting. Students who set goals and reflect on their learning are successful in school and beyond. RVA courses provide many opportunities for students to develop these important learning traits. Each week, students rate their progress from the previous week. They write about successes and challenges and set goals for the upcoming week.

Staff-initiated communication occurs at least weekly with all students, and is focused on course progress (recent assessment results and overall course grades) and each student’s weekly reflection and goal-setting. This communication will review each student’s online coursework in the context of their overall graduation plan. When students initiate communication (email, LMS messaging, phone call), teachers and support staff will respond within 24 hours (weekdays only) with rare exceptions.

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