The wooded hills, trails and wetlands of Battle Creek Regional Park provide a unique opportunity for our students 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, 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.  All students benefit from an additional environmental science class taught throughout the year.

Kindergarten through sixth 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 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.

Special Features:

• Student body represents all ethnic groups, numerous religious beliefs, a wide range of home languages and a broad range of social classes.
   
• All-day Kindergarten ensures that students are well prepared for 1st grade.

• Field trips throughout the year include destinations such as the Audubon Center of the North Woods, Valley Branch Environmental Learning Center, Dodge Nature Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Science Museum,  Battle Creek Regional Park, Como Planetarium, Minnesota Children's Museum.
   
• Student activities include Band, an active Student Council, Mad Science, Science Club, and Garden Club.
   
• Parents and students celebrate student achievement at monthly award ceremonies, monthly student performances and schoolwide learning celebrations.
   
• A Gifted Services teacher coordinates creative gifted and talented services and activities.
   
• In addition to a richly stocked school library and Teacher Resource Room library, each classroom has leveled classroom libraries.
   
• Schoolwide Book of the Month program provides all students with environmental Touchstone text experiences.
   
• Annual school events include Fall Open House, Science Night, Earth Day, Literacy Night, Talent Show, Spring Band Concert,  Learning Celebrations/Special Person's Day and recognition ceremony for sixth grade along with other family events.
   
• Battle Creek has an active and dedicated Site Council and Parent Groups.