Minnetonka Community Education

Explore the ACT Writing Test format and grading rubric, learn how to structure an essay in order to meet all exam requirements, and practice brainstorming and planning actual ACT Writing Test essay prompts in a supportive small group environment.

Prepare for the ACT in a supportive small group environment. Each weekly meeting consists of two hours of instruction in English, science, and reading; one and a half hours of guided individual math practice; and a ten minute individual meeting with the instructor for a personal study plan assessment. 

Review and enrich math skills and concepts with this individualized correspondence course. After completing each week's lesson, mail it back in and we'll make corrections, provide comments and send it back to you. Grades K - 1: Math by Mail has been developed to review and enrich math concepts for kindergartners and first graders. The curriculum is designed exclusively for students just completing kindergarten or students just completing first grade. Summer Math is not a tutoring program and it is not designed to advance students ahead. It offers practice of previously learned concepts to keep skills sharp and build confidence. Participants will receive a pretest to determine math skills and individualize their program. Then they will receive ten weeks of lessons. After they have completed a week’s worth of work, mail it in and we’ll make corrections, provide comments, and mail it back. Students work at their own pace. Kids love receiving their returned assignments each week in the mail! When all lessons are completed, students will receive a certificate of achievement.Grades 2-6: Keep your math skills sharp over the summer! This 10-week correspondence program was developed by a veteran teacher. Materials that students will cover during the summer review support concepts they have encountered during their previous school year. Summer Math is not a tutoring program and it is not an enrichment program to advance students ahead. It offers practice of previously learned concepts to keep skills sharp and build confidence. Students will take a pre-test and fill out a questionnaire to individualize their program. Students will then receive nine weeks of materials. Each week’s packet will include five math lessons with problem-solving activities. The activities will apply to a specific math concept or strand. After the student has completed a packet, they will mail it in. We’ll make corrections, provide feedback and mail it back. Students may start and finish the course at their own pace throughout the strands. When all lessons are completed, students will receive a certificate of achievement.Registration deadline: June 24

GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program) is a 9-week correspondence program that helps you retain math and/or reading skills during summer vacation. Lessons are completed, mailed to a scoring center and returned to you. This correspondence program can accompany you on your summer travels!Register for the grade you are in this current academic year. Lessons take approximately one hour per week to complete. Instruction sheets in each packet provide all necessary information for parents to help their child.$40/one subject; $70/two subjects (same child).Why GRASP? Our program is uniquely designed to provide encouragement and reinforcement to students over the summer by: providing feedback on a weekly basis, providing help on problem areas and awarding successful work.  Using the GRASP materials helps students recall information learned during the school year over the summer.  The student is ready to start the next school year without losing important skills and thought processes.  Registration Deadline: April 12thSee sample pages here.

Groveland Academic Summer CampsTaught by Groveland TeachersThis summer, Groveland teachers will offer summer language arts and math camps for students entering grades 1-5. These programs will support student learning in math, reading, writing, spelling and grammar. Instruction will be in small groups with a focus on differentiated learning to meet specific student needs. Theses programs are designed for Immersion and English students. Both the English and Immersion sections are designed to benefit students that need continuous support and instruction over the summer. We are dedicated to providing this experience for all interested families, so additional sections will open up as needed. The fee is $185.00 (about $15.50 per class), which covers all of the materials for your child. A typical tutoring session averages $50 per hour. These camps provide higher level instruction for a fraction of the cost. In the event the fee poses a hardship for your family, the parent/guardian should contact the principal for scholarship information.   All classes will be held at Groveland Elementary. These programs will run for three weeks from July 8-25, Monday through Thursday. There will be no makeup session for missed classes. Questions? For questions regarding class details please contact the Groveland Front Office at 952-401-5600 or anelise.peterson@minnetonkaschools.org.  For questions regarding registration please contact Minnetonka Community Ed at 952-401-6800.Please register your child for the grade level they will attend in the fall.

Review basic reading and math skills before the new school year. You will work in small groups (3-6 students) to brush up on grade level material. Class is taught in Chinese.Please note: the grade level refers to the grade the child is entering in the 2019-20 school year.

Review basic reading and math skills before the new school year. You will work in small groups (3-6 students) to brush up on grade level material. Class is taught in English.Please note: the grade level refers to the grade the child is entering in the 2019-20 school year.

Review basic reading and math skills before the new school year. You will work in small groups (3-6 students) to brush up on grade level material. Class is taught in Spanish.Please note: the grade level refers to the grade the child is entering in the 2019-20 school year.

Grades 5-9 (in 2018-2019 school year).Support and review concepts encountered the previous school year in this 9 week correspondence program. Completed packets are mailed in for feedback and corrections and will be mailed back to students.This 9-week program includes a pretest/questionnaire to individualize students' experience. Packets include up to three concepts, vocabulary, and/or problem solving skills that aligned with the Minnesota State Math Standards. Registration deadline: June 24

For Minnewashta Intervention students entering grades 1-5. Minnewashta Summer Reading classes are designed to continue support for students already receiving reading intervention.This two week focused reading intervention will provide small group reading instruction targeting specific skills/strategies your child needs in English or Spanish to continue growing as a reader. This will allow your child to maintain learning from this school year and continue momentum over the summer.Classes will be offered four times a week by trained reading teachers/instructors for 50 min. Groups will be 4 students or less per teacher.If your child received reading support during the school year in English (with Mrs. Shatava, Mrs. Zilmer or Mrs. Zamilpa) or Spanish (with Srta. Cerritos) then he/she is a good candidate for this summer program. In addition, if your child is going into 3rd grade Spanish immersion and his or her teacher has recommended a boost of English reading support prior to starting 3rd grade English instruction, this would be a good summer class placement. English Reading Skills (Grades 1-5): This two-week focused reading intervention will provide small group reading instruction to target the specific skills and strategies your child needs in English to continue growing as a reader. The Sonday System curriculum will be the primary reading support used. This will allow your child to maintain learning from this school year and continue momentum over the summer. Spanish Reading Skills (Grades 1-2): This two-week focused reading intervention will provide small group reading instruction to target the specific skills and strategies your child needs in Spanish to continue growing as a reader. This will allow your child to maintain learning from this school year and continue momentum over the summer.

Unlock your full potential through one-on-one, personalized instruction. By identifying your individual needs, our private tutors are able to provide tailored tutoring services that align with District curriculum.Whether you are in elementary, middle or high school, Tonka Tutoring will create personalized learning strategies to help students master their academic work and improve their confidence and level of achievement. Most tutors are licensed teachers who bring years of classroom experience. They take pride in the personalized attention given to each student and provide encouragement, motivation and positive interaction.Weekly, 50-minute tutoring sessions are available in packages of 4, 8, 12 or 20 sessions. 4 sessions $1658 sessions $31512 sessions $45520 sessions $660To schedule your sessions email tonka.tutoring@minnetonkaschools.org.TUTORING PACKAGES SHOULD BE PURCHASED AFTER SESSIONS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED.

Unlock your full potential through one-on-one, personalized instruction. By identifying your individual needs, our private tutors are able to provide tailored tutoring services that align with District curriculum.Whether you are in elementary, middle or high school, Tonka Tutoring will create personalized learning strategies to help students master their academic work and improve their confidence and level of achievement. Most tutors are licensed teachers who bring years of classroom experience to the program. They take pride in the personalized attention given to each student and provide encouragement, motivation and positive interaction.Tutoring packages should be purchased after sessions have been coordinated with the Program Manager.  Weekly, 50-minute tutoring sessions are available in packages of 4, 8, 12, or 20 sessions.  4 sessions $1508 sessions $28512 sessions $41520 sessions $645

Maintain math, reading and language skills with a program used across the U.S. The included answer sheets allow you to work at your own pace and take worksheets on vacation with you without having to mail anything to a scoring center. This program is written in accordance with the national standards. It is recommended that students spend approximately one hour per week on packets. These packets are designed to review material and maintain skills, therefore you should register for the grade you are in this current academic year. Why Tri-C? Rrequiring only 20 minutes per day, 3-4 times per week, for ten weeks means kids will actually do them. Their single-subject focus reinforces important subject matter while pinpointing areas of weakness. The mixed-skills concept ensures that a variety of concepts is reviewed in each lesson. They include all answers for immediate feedback. Our books meet or exceed all state standards and the Core Curriculum. The books focus on subject matter, not games or busy work. Registration deadline: May 21 View Sample Pages and Curriculum Overview:  Math Skills Sharpener:Pre-K MathKindergarten Math1st Grade Math2nd Grade Math3rd Grade Math4th Grade Math5th Grade Math6th Grade Math7th Grade MathBasic Math Review for the Middle GradesPre-Algebra ReviewAlgebra IGeometry IHigh School Math Language Arts Review:Pre-K Language ArtsKindergarten Language Arts1st Grade Language ArtsGrade Language Arts3rd Grade Language Arts4th Grade Language Arts5th Grade Language Arts6th Grade Language Arts7th Grade Language ArtsHigh School Prep Language Arts Spanish:Spanish I Review - Recommended for Middle / High SchoolSpanish II Review - Recommended for High SchoolStudy Skills:Study Skills Sharpener - Recommended for Grade 7 through High School Registration Links BELOW