Paideia Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend Paideia Academy?

Paideia Academy is open to students in grades K-8. There are no attendance boundaries, and students come to Paideia from a number of communities including Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Rosemount and Farmington.

Paideia Academy seeks to enroll a diverse and representative student body, welcoming applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, special needs or English as a second language status. Applications are accepted and students enrolled as long as there are spaces available. If applications exceed the number of spaces available, there is a lottery procedure as established by state law. Please visit our enrollment page for further information.

How much is annual tuition?

Paideia Academy is a public school; therefore, there is no tuition. We are funded on a per-pupil basis by the state just as any public school.

How about class sizes?

Classes currently have 20-22 students. Our enrollment is limited to 384 students once we reach our chartered K-8 configuration in 2008-2009.

Paideia is on a year-round schedule—what does that look like?

Paideia’s school calendar is made up of four academic quarters, with two to four week breaks between. There is a six week break between academic years. Click here to see our 2008-2009 school calendar.

What are school hours?

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. with dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

How are parents/guardians involved?

Parental involvement has been determined to be a key factor in school success, and it is integral to the success of Paideia Academy. Parents serve on various school committees, assist in the office or classrooms, help with special projects, serve as lunchroom and playground volunteers and participate at every level in the functioning of the school. Paideia’s Volunteer Coordinator assists parents in connecting with the volunteer opportunity that best fits with their time and talents. We request each family to volunteer at least 50 hours during each school year.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. In order to decrease the external factors related to clothing and maintain an environment devoted to learning, Paideia students wear uniforms. Students have a choice of specific styles of uniform clothing in Paideia’s colors of red, white, black, and khaki. These items were chosen to provide some variety and are available from several vendors at various price levels. Paideia families are supplied with uniform requirements upon enrollment.

What types of after school activities are offered?

Currently, there is a chess club, running club, book club, cooking club, and other various clubs that meet in the after-school time period. Other clubs will be added based on student interest. In addition, there are a number of classes offered during our school breaks, or intersessions.

Is there an extended day program?

Yes. Charter Child Care (CCC) operates in our facility to offer before- and after-school care as well as full day programs during school breaks.

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For more information please feel free to call the school at 952.953.6200,
or email us your question at info@paideiaacademy.org.

Paideia Academy
7200 147th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952.953.6200
Fax: 952.432.2130
info@paideiaacademy.org