Each middle school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District has a Talent Development Advocate. The advocates are knowledgeable, on-site advocates who serve as a resource for students and staff. They also coordinate many of the opportunities offered for students. The 2011-2012 advocates are:

Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Becky Marshall

Coon Rapids Middle School
Keith Roberts

Jackson Middle School
Christine Minier

Northdale Middle School
Pam Zimba

Oakview Middle School
Jennifer Clark 

Roosevelt Middle School
Alyson Goetsch


 

Advanced Courses In-depth, rigorous curricula, held during the school day, taught by certified teachers.
Gr. 6-8 Advanced Integrated Language Arts
Gr. 6-8 Accelerated Science (new Fall '09)
Gr. 6 Algebra I or Pre-Algebra
Gr. 7 Honors Geometry or Algebra I
Gr. 8 Honors Algebra II or Honors Geometry
Gr. 6-8 Advanced Math (independent, with teacher guidance)
Gr. 8 Spanish, French & German

Enrichment These activities build upon district curricula by extending what students have learned in the classroom.
• Young Authors Conference
• Bridge to Knowledge
• Creativity Festival
• Geography Bee
• Knowledge Bowl & Knowledge Masters
• Oratorical Seminar & Contest
• Spelling Bee
• Summer STEM Enrichment
• Young Scientist Roundtable

Supplemental Activities Each of the Anoka-Hennepin middle schools also provides a variety of offerings that stretch beyond the school day and curricular connections. These may include:
• Academics/Arts Fair
• Book Clubs
• Chess Club
• Drama/Theater
• Destination Imagination
• Future Problem Solving
• Honors Music - Band & Orchestra
• Inventors' Fair
• Jazz Band
• Lego League
• Literary Magazine/Newspaper
• Math League
• Math Counts
• St. Cloud Math Contest
• Stock Market Game
• Video Production
• Washington, D.C. Spring Trip
• World Language Club

As learners explore the world through many areas of study, they should have access to:
*Differentiated curriculum taught by certified classroom teachers, focusing on high expectations, multiple intelligences and varied instructional strategies.
*Opportunities to work with students who have common interests and abilities.
*Activities that allow them to participate in stimulating and challenging curriculum connections that may extend beyond the school day.