School District 112

District 112 Education Center
11 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-6100
E-mail kracken@district112.org
E-mail for district questions or comments
Web site www.district112.org
David Jennings, Superintendent 952-556-6110
Independent School District 112 is a rapidly growing school system currently serving approximately 8,600 students in Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver and Victoria. The district includes a Kindergarten Center, seven elementary schools (1-5), two middle schools (6-8), a 9th grade center and a high school (10-12). A second high school, located in Chanhassen, is currently under construction and scheduled to open in the fall of 2009.

The elementary schools emphasize basic skills. Students and teachers work with newly strengthened curriculum in math, reading, language arts and science. Each school has specialists working in the areas of special education, art, music and physical education. The middle schools balance continued emphasis on basic skills with exploration of new interests. Students meet daily in small groups with an adviser and each student is part of a “family” of teachers and students for core subjects. Club Mid provides a variety of after school activities for middle level students.

Chaska High School is a Class AA high school in the Lake Conference. It offers comprehensive programs for students bound for college, vocational schools or the job market. Four 90-minute periods permit students to take more classes during a single year. Chaska High offers 19 Advanced Placement classes for students who want to earn college credit while in high school. The CHS Quiz Bowl team took second place in national competition in 2006.
Results of a recent community survey revealed that 95 percent of parents polled note the quality of the schools as good or excellent.

2007-2008 District 112

Calendar

Sept. 4 First day of school
Sept. 6 Kindergarten begins
Oct. 18-19 Education MN
Nov. 5 Conference/Workshop
Nov. 21-23 Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30 Conference/Workshop
Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Winter Break
Jan. 21 Workshop
Feb. 18 Presidents’ Day
Feb. 29 Conference day/Workshop
March 21-28 Spring break
March 31 Conference/Workshop
May 26 Memorial Day
June 5 Last day of school
June 6 Workshop
School begins two hours late on the following days:
Wednesdays: Oct. 3, Dec. 12, Jan. 30 and May 14

Frequently Called Numbers/Facilities

Information/Community Relations 952-556-6100
David Jennings, Superintendent 952-556-6110
Finance/Operations 952-556-6290
Human Resources 952-556-6250
Curriculum & Instruction 952-556-6180
Specialized Education Services 952-556-6170
Community Education 952-556-6200
Community Relations 952-556-6121
Chaska High School Activities Hotline 952-556-4295

Bluff Creek Elementary School
2300 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen 952-556-6600
Joan MacDonald, Principal

Chanhassen Elementary School
7600 Laredo Dr., Chanhassen 952-556-6700
Helen Merchant, Principal

Chaska Elementary School
1800 Chestnut St. N., Chaska 952-556-6300
Roger Hunt, Principal

Chaska High School
545 Pioneer Tr., Chaska 952-556-7100
Paul McMahan, Principal
Dana Miller, Assistant Principal
Jim Swearingen, Assistant Principal
Dick Ungar, Assistant Principal for Activities

Chaska Middle School East
1600 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-556-7600
Jim Bach, Principal
Judith Nagel, Assistant Principal

Chaska Middle School West
140 Engler Blvd. E., Chaska 952-556-7400
Sheryl Hough, Principal
Scott Eidsness, Assistant Principal

Clover Ridge Elementary School
114000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-556-6900
June Johnson, Principal

East Union Elementary School
15655 Co. Rd. 43, Carver 952-556-6800
Greg Lange, Principal

Jonathan Elementary School
110300 Pioneer Tr., Chaska 952-556-6500
Nancy Wittman-Beltz, Principal

Kindergarten Center
110600 Village Rd., Chaska 952-556-6400
Jim Miller, Principal

Pioneer Ridge Freshman Center
1085 Pioneer Trail E., Chaska 952-556-7800
Paul McMahan, Principal
Andrew Gilbert, Assistant Principal
Mark Shoquist, Assistant Principal

Victoria Elementary School
9300 Red Fox Dr., Victoria 952-556-3000
Nancy Wittman, Principal

District 112 Kids Together Preschool
11 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-6224

School Board

Rod Franks, Chair
7669 Ridgeview Way, Chanhassen 952-949-2903
Dick Tirk, Vice Chair/Clerk
110955 Von Hertzen Circle, Chaska 952-448-7609
Diane Koban, Treasurer
8630 Fairway Dr., Victoria 952-443-3693
Carlos Gallego, Director
110114 Friendship Lane N., Chaska 952-361-0586
Michele Helgen, Director
2865 Timberview Tr., Chaska 952-448-4833
Jim Leone, Director
2890 Autumn Woods Dr., Chaska 952-448-3074
Sally Stuckey, Director
1785 Valley Ridge Tr. S., Chanhassen 952-361-6778

Community Education

District 112 Community Education
11 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-6211
Jackie Johnston, Director
Adult Enrichment
Connie Liestman 952-556-6200
Youth Enrichment
Kristina Grossinger 952-556-6217
Preschool
Nancy Janski 952-556-6224
School Age Childcare
Carol Brenton 952-556-6212
Volunteer Opportunities
Mary Erickson 952-556-6210
Adults with Disabilities (Magnifying Abilities)
Denise Fedie 952-368-8846
Early Childhood Programs & Preschool
Nancy Janski 952-556-6224
Facility Reservations
Judy Amrhein 952-556-6213
G.E.D.
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 952-368-8100

The World Learner School

112050 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-368-7398
E-mail rshapiro@worldlearnerschool.com
Web site www.worldlearnerschool.com
Randi Shapiro, Director

Grades 1-8
A public Montessori Charter School, the World Learner School supports an experiential collaborative learning (Montessori) program in grades 1 through 8. Children with varying academic abilities, learning styles and challenges complement each other in a multi-age classroom designed to promote cooperative learning. The Jonathan Montessori House of Children— located in the same building — serves preschool and kindergarten children.

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative

401 E. Fourth St., Chaska 952-368-8800
Fax 952-368-8858
Web site www.cseced.org
James Hinck, Executive Director
Programs include alternative learning centers, special education, adult basic education, professional and technical programs, youth and adult transitional services, family programs and more. Locations are spread across Carver and Scott counties. Call for more information.

Non-Public Schools

Chapel Hill Academy
306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-949-9014
K-8
Web site www.chapel-hill.org
A parent-run, biblically based academic institution, Chapel Hill Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. It offers a Christ-centered education with an emphasis on integrity, leadership, service and stewardship.
Guardian Angels
217 W. 2nd St., Chaska 952-227-4010
Preschool 952-227-4018
Web site www.gachaska.org

Pre-K-8
Nancy Ronhovde, Principal
A Catholic school open to all faiths and committed to building an education for the future. A fully accredited program, accredited by the State of Minnesota and directed by a professional certified teaching staff.
St. John’s Lutheran School
300 4th St. E., Chaska 952-448-2526
Web site www.stjohns-chaska.com

Pre-K-8
Al Dutcher, Principal
Jack Pallas, Assistant Director of Educational Ministries/Principal
St. John’s is nationally accredited, preschool-8th grade, and meets high standards of educational quality. It incorporates strong Christian values and morals throughout the curriculum.
St. Hubert School
8201 Main St., Chanhassen 952-934-6003
Web site www.sthubert.org

K-8
Mary Roles, Principal
Established in 1881, St. Hubert School is fully accredited by the State of Minnesota. It is a Catholic school with a curriculum that emphasizes gospel values across all disciplines.

Mayer Lutheran High School
305 5th St. N.E., Mayer 952-657-2251
Fax 952-657-2344
Web site www.lhsmayer.mn.org
Joel Landskroener, Executive Director
Kevin Wilaby, Principal
A nationally accredited high school offering Christ-centered education and academic excellence, sports and fine arts programs. Bus service is available. A variety of denominations are represented and welcomed.

Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659
Fax 952-443-1822
Web site www.hfchs.org
James F. Hamburg, President; Kathleen Brown, Principal
Serving grades 9-12, this Lassalian co-educational college prep school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.

Minnehaha Academy
10150 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington 952-806-0666
Web site www.MinnehahaAcademy.net
K-5
Heidi Hansen, Admissions Counselor 612-728-7758
Carey Erkel, Principal
Minnehaha Academy is a private Christian school, educating the "whole person" — body, mind and spirit — providing students with a strong spiritual and academic foundation. Students take French, computer, physical education, arat, music and media skills classes in addition to the core classroom curriculum.

Southwest Christian High School
103 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-0040
Fax 952-556-5567
E-mail s_beuning@swchs.org
Web site www.swchs.org
Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, a music and fine arts program, 12 varsity sports and a variety of co-curricular activities are available.

Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1300
TTY 762-422-2571
Web site www.hennepintech.edu
Courses are offered during the day, evening and online. More than 45 programs are available with Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees offered, as well as diplomas and certificates.