High School Program
We believe that children who are healthier, happier, and primed for learning will succeed academically. That is why we begin the journey of teaching and learning by paying attention to the whole child first. Convention tells us to focus on teaching and curriculum but common sense tells us to begin by ensuring that children are primed for learning. At FIT Academy, this means providing a strong foundation of health & fitness.
High School Academic Program & Post-Secondary Options
The goal of our high school program is to provide a broad base of academic opportunities and a strong academic foundation. This foundation will prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, including taking full advantage of dual enrollment such as PSEO beginning as early as 10th grade. All students at FIT Academy are eligible for the PSEO program, however, individual colleges make final determination as to the eligibility and enrollment of students based on their criteria and deadlines. You may find out more by visiting our secondary coordinator or contacting the college admissions office directly. Please review the document found below.
Secondary Schedule
Our middle school & high school schedule features 7 class periods per day including the four core courses, a health & physical education course, a study hall, and a number of elective options.
High School Electives: Despite our small program, we offer a wide range of high school electives including:
History of The Olympics, Sports Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise, Minnesota Biology, Career and College Planning, Personal Fitness, Introduction to Strength Training, Science of Engineering, Science of Robotics, Social Dance, Sociology, Human Geography, Environmental Science
Contact & Information
For more information about our high school program or about PSEO, we encourage you to contact our secondary coordinator, Angie Halama at ahalama@fitacademymn.org.
High School Academic Priorities
School Calendar & Daily Schedule
Our FIT Academy school calendar is based on the District 196 calendar with a few modifications. Our school hours are as follows:
Daily Schedule
Start Time: 7:45am
End Time: 2:45pm
General 6-8 School Schedule:
English / Language Arts: 50 Minutes
Mathematics: 50 Minutes
Social Studies: 50 Minutes
Science; 50 Minutes
Health & Physical Education: 50 Minutes (alternating days)
Elective: 50 Minutes
Study hall: 50 Minutes
Recess/Extended Brain Breaks: 20 Minutes per day
9th Grade Schedule
English Language Arts 9
Government, Citizenship, & Economics
Intermediate Algebra
Physical Science
Physical Education
Study Hall
Elective
10th Grade Schedule
English Language Arts 10
U.S. History
Geometry
Biology
Physical Education
Study Hall
Elective
11th Grade Schedule
English Language Arts 11
World History
Advanced Algebra
Chemistry
Study Hall
Elective
Elective
12th Grade Schedule
English Language Arts 12
Statistics
Economics
Study Hall
Elective
Elective
Elective
Note that 10th-12th grade students have the option to pursue PSEO and earn some of these credits at a local college
High school students will have fitness breaks in the morning
After School Activities
FIT Academy offers a number of after-school activities for students. These include clubs, sports activities, as well as high school co-curricular activities offered in partnership with other area schools.
Athletics & Activities
Varsity Sports Co-op with Randolph Schools:
FIT Academy has developed a full-cooperative agreement for high school and middle school sports with Randolph Schools located 30 minutes southeast beginning in the Fall of 2024! FIT Academy will provide van transportation back and forth to Randolph. This co-op will involve all high school sports and some middle school sports. High school sports will include Varsity Volleyball, Tackle Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Track & Field. This co-op will also include middle school Tackle Football, Cross Country, Golf, and Track & Field. FIT Academy will continue to offer some middle school and high school sports at FIT Academy, see below for additional information on sports at FIT Academy.
Sports at FIT Academy:
FIT Academy will compliment our co-op sports with Randolph Schools by offering the following sports at FIT Academy:
Fall: JV & B Team Volleyball and MS Soccer
Winter: MS Basketball
Spring: JV Golf, MS Volleyball, and MS Flag Football
Developmental Programs: FIT Academy will continue to offer developmental programs on an interest based basis such as Badminton, Trap Shooting, and Archery.
Look for regular communication and updates in our Weekly Newsletter or contact our athletic director Ed Cassidy, email: ecassidy@fitacademymn.org