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The wooded hills, trails and wetlands of Battle Creek Regional Park provide a unique opportunity for the K-6th grade students of Battle Creek Environmental Magnet to learn firsthand about Minnesota’s many natural resources. As the first school of its kind in the state, Battle Creek Environmental Magnet has developed a rigorous, standards-based curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning with a focus on environmental science topics. The peaceful forest and groomed trails of the park are used by students for a variety of learning activities ranging from pond studies to cross-country skiing.

A highly qualified staff, along with parents and community members, provide a nurturing, cooperative school and classroom environment that addresses students' individual needs. In addition to classes in reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, students also receive instruction from specialists in technology, science, art, reader's theater, physical education and music.

Students benefit from an additional Environmental Science class taught throughout the year. Kindergarten through 6th grade students receive additional specialized instruction and support from the Gifted Services teacher.
Students are taught to use the well-equipped computer lab and have access to portable labs, digital cameras and a variety of software to ensure that students learn to effectively use today’s technology.

Student progress is assessed on a regular basis in the areas of reading, writing, math and effort using school-wide assessment methods. Parents and students are educated on what these indicators mean and what is needed from school, home and the ALC to get every child to standard.

The Battle Creek student body represents a healthy diversity with students representing a range of ethnic groups, religious beliefs, home languages, and social classes.

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Students take trips to the Audubon Center of the North Woods and make many visits to the Belwin Outdoor Laboratory, Science Museum, Battle Creek Regional Park, Minnesota Arboretum, Como Planitarium, Minnesota Children's Museum and other environmental/science destinations.
All-day Kindergarten and the Kindergarten Language Development Model (KLDM) program ensure that students are well prepared for first grade.
Teaching specialists include Science, Technology, Music, Art, Theater and Physical Education.
Student activites include Band, an active Student Council, Mad Science, Science Club, Tech Club, and a variety of afterschool offerings through community education.
Parents and students celebrate student achievement at monthly award ceremonies, monthly student performances and schoolwide learning celebrations.
A SEM teacher coordinates creative gifted and talented services and activities.
Quality classroom libraries and a school leveled library are richly stocked with environmental-science and social studies texts.
Schoolwide Book of the Month program provides all students with environmental Touchstone text experiences.
The Take-Home Reading Program challenges students to read every night.
As one of the first schools in the district to implement the Everyday Math curriculum, Battle Creek offers a rigorous math program at all grade levels.
Annual school events include the Reading Parade, Family Fall Festival, Winter Festival, Earth Day, Author Night, Talent Show, Spring Concert, Special Person's Day and recognition ceremonies at kindergarten and sixth grade along with other family events.
Battle Creek has an active and dedicated Site Council, Parent Teacher Group, Hmong PTO and Latino PTO.