Community of Peace Academy
Encyclopedia
Community of Peace Academy (CPA) is a chartered public school
located in the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota
. Founded in 1995, this former K-5 school has now grown to be a PreK-12 school with over 700 students. In 2004 CPA earned the National School of Character Award , and is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as one of seven examples of a great school. The school participates in the University of Minnesota
's College in the Schools program.
Within such an environment, each student will be empowered and inspired to reach his or her full academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual potential. Thus empowered and prepared, Community of Peace graduates will commit themselves to meet the challenges posed by life in the multicultural world of the 21st century with confidence, compassion, intelligence.
and a positive regard for all.
The individualized attention each student receives is reflected in the students' and parents' dedication to their Community of Peace Academy education: annual K-12 attendance rates are at 97%.
•2003 National School of Character.
•One of eight charter schools featured in the US Department of Education’s Successful Charter Schools Booklet, 2004.
•One of 12 PeaceBuilder Model Sites of 500.
•One of 50 of 4000 charter schools named 2007 National Charter School of the Year by the Center for Education Reform.
•Professional evaluation completed each year by highly qualified consultants.
•Home visits and goal-setting.
Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
located in the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state's largest city...
. Founded in 1995, this former K-5 school has now grown to be a PreK-12 school with over 700 students. In 2004 CPA earned the National School of Character Award , and is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as one of seven examples of a great school. The school participates in the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
's College in the Schools program.
Vision Statement
At Community of Peace Academy, our desired outcome is to educate the whole person; mind, body and will; for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all.Mission Statement
The mission of Community of Peace Academy is to be a racially and culturally diverse community of students, parents, and staff, dedicated to creating a peaceful environment in which each person is treated with unconditional positive regard and acceptance. To create such an environment, a non-violent perspective will be intentionally taught and all members of the community will strive to practice a non-violent lifestyle.Within such an environment, each student will be empowered and inspired to reach his or her full academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual potential. Thus empowered and prepared, Community of Peace graduates will commit themselves to meet the challenges posed by life in the multicultural world of the 21st century with confidence, compassion, intelligence.
and a positive regard for all.
Student Population
Community of Peace Academy serves a diverse population of 600 students. Within the student body, 60% are Hmong, 30% African American and recent African Immigrants, and 10% Hispanic and European American students. Eighty-seven percent of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals and 60% are English Language Learners.The individualized attention each student receives is reflected in the students' and parents' dedication to their Community of Peace Academy education: annual K-12 attendance rates are at 97%.
Points of Pride
•First Green Roof to be completed on a K-12 Facility in the State of Minnesota.•2003 National School of Character.
•One of eight charter schools featured in the US Department of Education’s Successful Charter Schools Booklet, 2004.
•One of 12 PeaceBuilder Model Sites of 500.
•One of 50 of 4000 charter schools named 2007 National Charter School of the Year by the Center for Education Reform.
•Professional evaluation completed each year by highly qualified consultants.
•Home visits and goal-setting.