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Why Choose Birch Grove School for the Arts

Birch Grove School for the Arts is an award-winning arts magnet elementary school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Through intentional arts integration, students receive expanded instruction in visual art, music, drama and movement while meeting Minnesota academic standards.

At Birch Grove, students benefit from:

  • 150 additional minutes of arts instruction per six-day cycle
  • Core academic subjects taught through visual art, music, drama and movement
  • A collaborative teaching model pairing arts specialists with classroom teachers
  • Recognition as a Magnet School of Distinction
  • Performance and enrichment opportunities throughout the year

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Arts-integrated learning model

Students at Birch Grove receive 150 additional minutes of arts instruction per six-day cycle compared to traditional elementary schools.

Core academic subjects are taught through visual art, music, drama and movement, supported by dedicated arts specialists who collaborate with classroom teachers.

Students do not simply learn about the arts — they learn through the arts.

  • Expanded visual art, music and drama instruction
  • Collaborative arts and classroom teaching model
  • Opportunities to perform, exhibit and showcase work throughout the year

Academic excellence with an Arts focus

Students meet or exceed Minnesota academic standards while participating in expanded arts programming. Arts integration strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills across subject areas.

A positive school community

Birch Grove CARES promotes a safe and respectful learning environment where students are:

  • Cooperative

  • Assertive
  • Responsible
  • Empathetic
  • Practicing self-control

Students are also guided by the Bobcat 3 B’s:

  1. Be Respectful
  2. Be Safe
  3. Be Kind

Magnet School of Distinction

2020 National Magnet School of Distinction logo

Recognized for Excellence

Birch Grove has been named a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, recognizing high academic standards, integrated curriculum and strong community partnerships.

Opportunities to shine

Students have access to performance and enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom, including:

  • Auditioned and non-auditioned performing arts troupes

  • Annual spring musical
  • Orchestra beginning in grade 3
  • Band beginning in grade 5
  • Birch Grove TV (BGTV)
  • Before- and after-school enrichment programs