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Do you know an 8th grader who needs a challenging STEM high school experience?


If so, please let them know we'll be holding informational meetings for Dimensions Academy High School from 6:30-7:30 pm at Normandale Community College in the Partnership Center in room P0803A on 
  • Monday, January 8th
  • Tuesday, January 16th
  • Thursday, January 25th
  • Monday, January 29th

The online application is due on Friday, February 2nd.

We use the ACT for placement and we'll be administering it for 8th graders at Kennedy High School on February 27th.  

For more information go to https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/DA-High-School

​For more information you can also contact Meredith Aby-Keirstead at 952-806-7811 or at maby@isd271.org. 
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