Galtier Community School

At Galtier Magnet School, the academic program focuses on developing excellent mathematicians and scientists skilled in using technology as a key learning tool. Students learn basic skills through carefully ordered teaching methods which blend mathematics, science and technology throughout the curriculum. All teachers promote reading and knowledge... of mathematics. Teaching methods are based on national standards and the Minnesota High Standards. Students learn critical thinking skills through hands-on learning activities. The school emphasizes that technology is an essential learning tool for students today and in the future. Students have access to multimedia technology (data, audio and video) in their classrooms and in labs. ¢The school building is fully networked for audio, data and video technology. ¢Students have access to a Macintosh G4 flat-panel computer lab, two or more computers in each classroom and two Macintosh laptop computer mobile carts. The school has a full-time computer technology teacher specialist. ¢The school has a research technology lab with opportunities for video production. ¢Students produce weekly news programs and get involved in desktop publishing. ¢Students wear school uniforms to support the focus on learning and achievement. ¢Galtier has two math/science labs staffed by two full-time teacher specialists. ¢All students at Galtier participate in daily, individualized reading programs called "RED HOT READING" and Guided Reading. ¢Three teachers trained in the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) provide services for students who need additional challenges. ¢Galtier has after-school programming through the elementary Area Learning Center.Read More