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APPLE VALLEY | ROSEMOUNT | FARMINGTON C O M M U N I T Y G U I D E | 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 ROSEMOUNT ELEMENTARY Infi nite possibilities in District 196 Independent School District 196 is a state and nation- ally recognized elementary through 12th grade public school district located in the south suburban Twin Cit- ies. Also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, District 196 serves approximately 28,000 students in early childhood programs through 12th grade, and is Minnesota’s fourth largest school district. The 110-square mile district boundary includes all or part of seven cities: Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and rural Empire and Vermillion townships. District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5), including three elementary magnet schools that focus on arts and science, international studies, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies at the Minne- sota Zoo for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Cen- ter alternative high school for those more successful in a non-traditional setting; a K-12 special education school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (Dakota Ridge), and a special education school serving 18 | Apple Valley - Rosemount - Farmington| Community Guide 2018-19 young adults ages 18-21 (Transition Plus and Pathway). District 196 has high academic standards and expecta- tions, and a record of outstanding student achievement in and out of the classroom. The district has a compre- hensive curriculum, accomplished teachers, supportive communities and a high level of parent involvement. The School Board is the governing body of the district, responsible for developing policy to ensure the proper care, management and control of district affairs, and supporting the mission of educating students to reach their full potential. Board members are; Jackie Magnuson, Craig Angrim- son, Joel Albright, Bob Schutte, Art Coulson, Sachin Isaacs, and Mike Roseen. Board members may be con- tacted by email using their fi rst and last name in the ad- dress: fi [email protected]. Independent School District 196 – 455 153rd St. W., Rosemount, 651-423-7700 • district196.org Located in Rosemount is St. Joseph Catholic School, K-8, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount, MN 55068; 651-423-1658; http://school.stjosephcommunity.org