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Specialty School PROGRAMS Step Ahead ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL Anoka-Hennepin School District What is StepAhead? StepAhead is a online high school (grades nine through 12) offered through Minnesota’s largest school district, Anoka- Hennepin. It offers a complete high school curriculum that meets all state graduation requirements. Secondary Technical Education Program [STEP] Secondary Technical Education Program [STEP] is a high school specialty program in a college setting where students can explore careers, take academic courses, and have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Grades Eligible: 10, 11, and 12 STEP is for you if: • You are in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade • Expectations and pace of classes closely match college experience • You want to explore advanced career and technical education • You are ready to prepare for highly skilled workplaces Other information: • Students who attend STEP may drive or take the bus to and from their home high school • Students in 11th and 12th grade may attend STEP full-time • Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade may attend STEP part-time 14 StepAhead students receive support from a team of licensed education and school professionals. This experienced staff is committed to meeting the academic, social and post-secondary needs of each StepAhead student. The program is approved from the Minnesota Department of Education. All Minnesota high schoolers are welcome to attend: grades nine through 12 can enroll fall 2019. For more information, visit the academic or enrollment pages. Mission and Vision The online high school will meet the needs of the 21st Century learner: • The online program will assess and provide relevant, rigorous curriculum that meets the postsecondary standards to assure that students are college and career ready; • Students will obtains the skills as needed to be globally competitive in the 21st Century workforce; and • Students will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from the Anoka-Hennepin School District entirely online. Administrative office StepAhead Online High School's administrative office is based at Anoka-Hennepin's Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) Campus at 1353 W Highway 10 in Anoka, Minn. Contact us Have questions, comments or concerns about StepAhead Online High School? Send us an email at [email protected] or call 763-433-4001. High School Registration Guide