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Lakeville Area Schools OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER Through our Business Education Committee, the Lakeville Chamber continues to expand the partnership with our schools. Each year the Chamber hosts career seminar days for high school sophomores and juniors, college financial planning night, teacher appreciation breakfasts, senior exit interviews, Minnesota Venture Camp scholarships, and our popular State of the Schools Luncheon. BEYOND LAKEVILLE AREA SCHOOLS Because of district boundaries, some Lakeville residences fall into District 196, which serves Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan. Some other neighborhoods fall into Farmington Area Schools (District 192). In addition, the Lakeville area is home to 2 private schools: All Saints Catholic School and Christian Heritage Academy giving choices to meet the needs of our residents. PRIVATE SCHOOLS LAKEVILLE WORKS HIGHER EDUCATION Minnesota School of Beauty offers higher education in Lakeville and has celebrated over 12 years in teaching a full range of beauty services. Lakeville Works is a direct partnership between the Lakeville business community, schools and City of Lakeville. Its focus is helping our Lakeville students with career exploration by connecting them directly to local businesses. This is done through speakers, tours, equipment donation and training, internship and work opportunities and more. The website, LakevilleWorks.org, is a local job posting website, with a section dedicated to job opportunities for students. All Saints Catholic School (K-8) All Saints Catholic School offers a challenging and comprehensive academic program that cultivates creativity, critical thinking and innovation. Programs are anchored by the teachings of faith and the values they strive to instill in each student. Curriculum includes all core subjects plus classes such as computer, art, music, physical education, and library. Middle school curriculum includes Spanish class. Christian Heritage Academy (preK-8) THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION The Lakeville Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is the nonprofit arm of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation focuses on workforce development through scholarships and grants that benefit and impact our local students and Chamber member employees. Christian Heritage Academy is an interdenominational Christian school. They serve students pre-k through 8th grade, with a 16:1 student to teacher ratio. Integrated with bible curriculum, classes includes history, science literature, the arts, current events, and community service. First in the nation to install a multi-layer active shooter and security system. COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Lakeville area benefits from the many life- long learning opportunities offered through the Lakeville Area Public Schools Community Education Department. These include: Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Screening, Small Wonders PreSchool, Wonder Zone preschool-age care, Kid Zone school-age care, Summer Adventures, Youth Enrichment, Youth & Service Development Aquatics & Safety, Giant Step Children’s Threatre, Adult Enrichment, Adult Basic Education and Adults with Disabilities program. Integrity Built Locally owned commercial construction company Invested in the Success of Lakeville LoefflerConstruction.com Celebra  ng r a our 10th ye www.lakevillechamber.org | 21