Saint Paul Public Schools Choice Catalog

World Cultures Magnet
1075 Third St E
St Paul, MN  55106
Grades:preK-6
Principal:Mary Weyandt
Hours:9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Phone:(651) 778-3200
Fax:651-778-3101
Web Site:http://worldcultures.spps.org
Winter Culture Fair/Open House
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation
Thurs., May 15, 2008
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
The Mission of World Cultures is to prepare children to be confident and productive global citizens. The academic program emphasizes understanding of the world through the integration of culture study and curriculum.

World Cultures embraces a collaborative instructional model with students receiving additional support in the classroom from specialists in Culture, Technology, Gifted/Talented, Library/Media, Physical Education, Science and English Language Learning.  Teachers implement Readers and Writers Workshop and Everyday Math in the classroom. 

Special Features:

  • The school has half-day early kindergarten and all-day kindergarten classes.

  • Students have enrichment opportunities in African Drum, Hmong Dance, and artist-in-residence partnerships.

  • WCMS provides a comprehensive guidance program with a full-time counselor focusing on personal/social, academic, and career development. 

  • Students develop leadership through our Student Council and Sixth Grade Mentoring program.

Quick Facts
Enrollment321
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as American Indian02%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Asian American43%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as African American33%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American16%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American07%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning55%
Percentage of Students in Special Education12%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch86%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test49%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 math test36%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test37%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 math test34%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test61%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 math test41%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test28%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 math test34%

Programs & Activities

Magnet and Citywide Option Schools:
  • World Cultures

  • 4-year-old Early Kindergarten:
  • 4 year old Kindergarten Program

  • Kindergarten Options:
  • All-day Kindergarten

  • After School Offerings:
  • ALC/Community After School Program

  • Academic Offerings:
  • Bilingual Staff
  • Gifted and Talented
  • World Language Classes

  • School Features:
  • Peace Site School

  • Other Programs/Specialists:
  • Arts Specialists
  • Gifted & Talented Specialist
  • Media/Librarian Specialist
  • Physical Education Specialist
  • Science Specialist
  • Technology Specialist