VANTAGE Minnetonka Public Schools College and Career Ready Eric Schneider Asst. Supt. for Instruction Smetana Larson VANTAGE Student Wally Estenson VANTAGE Student
College and Career Ready Target Market Motivated, energized students Ready for “something different” Weary of traditional classroom
College and Career Ready Juniors and Seniors only 2 periods OR 3 periods Morning OR Afternoon Courses are integrated
College and Career Ready Profession-based, immersive Focused on industry trends Careers with heavy interest High-profile partners
College and Career Ready Highly rigorous core content AP/IB options Graduation Requirements
College and Career Ready 1 Course in Business in a Global Society AP Econ, IB Business English 12
College and Career Ready 2 New Courses for Healthcare Business Analytics (Big Data)
College and Career Ready 2 New Courses for Graphic Design/Marketing Digital Journalism
College and Career Ready 3 New Courses for Engineering Food Science Teacher Education
College and Career Ready Professional Environment Satellite location Welsh Properties building High expectations
College and Career Ready Community Partnerships Parents serve as mentors Local businesses offer projects Fortune 100 guest instructors
College and Career Ready
Project-driven learning Students learn project management and workflow Teams solve real-world business problems
College and Career Ready Entrepreneurial Skills Kaufmann FastTrac Authentic Business Plans Shark Tank Competition
College and Career Ready Business Partner Feedback “We would rate them as a ‘wow’.” “This is a great opportunity for high school students.” “They are comparable in approach / aspiration / vibe to young professional consultants.” “The deliverables were really solid. Things we will actually use in the market.”
College and Career Ready Let’s Hear from the Students Smetana Larson Wally Estenson