Our curriculum combines advisory, inquiry driven project based learning, interdisciplinary seminars and expeditions. We strive to teach students to become independent learners with the skills to be successful in the 21st century. Northwest Passage High School, Charter School District 4049, is a public charter school, authorized by Bethel University, located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Plant Sale Fundraiser
See the attached sheet to learn more about the Plant and Flower Sale at NWPHS!
We get the plants from Wagners Greenhouse – they are beautiful!! Get your orders in asap and have them in time for Mother’s Day!
Upcoming Enrollment Information Nights @ 6:30pm for February and March
Interested in learning more about NWPHS and project based learning? We are hosting an informational meeting for interested parents and students on Thursday, February 27, 2020 (please note – this was originally set for Tuesday 2/25/20) or Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Please call and reserve a spot at 763-862-9223. These meetings are for any students and parents interested in finding out more about our school.
Explore Your World 8th annual Fundraiser!! – Saturday May 2, 2020
Silent Auction, Food, Fun and More! – Please join us – ask how you can donate items for auction.
Featured Article
NWPHS was featured in an article entitled Coon Rapids Charter Rolls Out Program to Combat “Ninth-Grade Shock”. Check it out here!
School Board Meeting Update:
The Tuesday, November 19th School Board Meeting will have a change in location. The Board will meet at the Coon Rapids Civics Center in the Arts and Crafts room.
Enrollment Update:
For more information on enrollment, wait list, and lottery system, please follow the link provided here or on the “contact us” page.
Peter interviewed by Education Reimagined
Our director Peter Wieczorek was recently sat down for an interview to discuss student-centered learning and staff development.
A Conversation with Peter Wieczorek
Something pretty amazing happened last Friday. Something that many in education circles don’t think is possible. Something that flies in the face of the narrative that some are trying to tell. Last Friday educators from traditional district schools, public charter schools, private schools and higher education all came together to share ideas, best practices and… Read More
There is an epidemic running rampant through the suburban and urban high schools of America. It is called the 9th Grade Shock. 9th Grade Shock, sometimes known as the 9th Grade Bulge, is attributing to: decreases in student grade point averages course failure students being held back higher than normal drop out rates 9th… Read More
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” ~ Paula Bendfeldt As we quickly approach the 6th annual Explore Your World Silent Auction and Fundraiser I want to highlight one of our students and how expeditions have been central to her development as a student, a leader and… Read More
Authorized by Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55442-6999
We partner with other organizations within our community to expand the learning experiences of our students
