About Us
The Math an
d Science Academy (MSA) is an innovative charter school that is located in the City Center neighborhood of Woodbury, Minnesota. MSA is a tuition-free public school that serves students in grades six through twelve. It has a tradition of offering intense math and science experiences with the added distinction of providing creative and challenging opportunities in arts and humanities.
To meet this challenge, MSA students are expected to value and seek out their education. Students must be willing to diligently apply themselves to their studies, and be well organized and disciplined in their educational pursuits. They are given opportunities to excel in rigorous math, science, humanities, music, art, and world language curriculums that reward critical thinking, effective time management, and collaboration with peers. These opportunities allow students to develop skills and competencies in many aspects of their lives; they provide a strong educational foundation which students can build upon after graduation.
Students are held to high standards in their academic work. Successful MSA students are self-motivated, open to challenging themselves, and are expected to self-advocate. MSA students are also expected to act responsibly and exhibit respect towards their classmates, their teachers, the school staff, MSA family members, and themselves at all times.
MSA is designed to foster meaningful interaction among faculty, students, staff, and parents while promoting an atmosphere of self-advocacy, accountability, respect, and responsibility. MSA educates students to become leaders who have acquired excellent communication skills, conceptual understanding, and the ability to make wise choices that will lead to success.
A huge factor in student success is the partnership between the family and school. Families of MSA need to be aware of the opportunities and responsibilities they have in ensuring the success of MSA students. MSA families are expected to support the policies of the school and the students in their studies.
Land acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the
land of the Ochéthi Šakówin (pronounced “oh-CHEH-tee shaw-KOH-we,”) The People of the
Seven Council Fires and the Wahpekute Band (pronounced “wah-PEH-koo-tay”). It is within
MSA’s responsibility as an academic institution to disseminate knowledge about Indigenous
peoples, and their history with this land. MSA works to build relationships with Native American
students and families through academic pursuits and historical recognition.
Math and Science Academy - 24/25 School Year
The leadership of Math and Science Academy is excited to welcome students back for the 24/25 school year, from the newest Dragons (6th graders, class of 2031) learning to navigate their way through our campus to preparing our seniors (class of 2025) for graduation. This is an important year for the MSA community as we are celebrating our 25th year as a charter school while moving forward with expansion. Also, MSA is proud to welcome all of the new educators joining our staff this year in both Middle and High School. We are excited to have these talented people at our school as they bring diversity, fresh perspectives, and new ideas to our school.
MSA continues to have great student outcomes, which is a testament to the commitment to education excellence from our students, their family, and our staff. The board of directors and administration will continue to gather input from stakeholders to inform them as they set strategic priorities for the school. The administration is focused on honoring student voices, building a healthy culture and learning environment, and putting equity at the center of MSA’s rigorous learning environment.
We are looking forward to a great year!
MSA's leadership team:
- Executive Director, Kate Hinton
- High School Principal, LyTou Lee
- Middle School Principal, Activities and Athletics, Steve Hoemann
- Special Services Director, Jillynne Raymond
- Dean of Students, Robby Sanders
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