Information for Families
The information on this page will help you and your student be successful throughout the year.
FIT Academy’s calendar is based on the District 196 calendar with a few modifications.
Our 2022-23 school day will be as follows:
- 7:45 am to 2:45 pm, Academic Day for All Students
- 2:50pm-5:00pm, After School Care (fee will apply)
- 2:50pm-5:00pm, After School Sports & Clubs for grades 6-12. (fees may apply)
The state of Minnesota is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students this year. We are currently working with the state and our provider CKC Foods to finalize the ordering process. This section will be updated the last week of August 2023.
Click here to access the JMC portal to view student attendance and records.
After School Care
FIT Academy will offer after-school care everyday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm for grades K-5. Please read the following document for additional information and use the registration form.
Fall Middle & High School Sports
We offer MS Boys & Girls Soccer for grades 5-8 at FIT Academy beginning August 28th. To register, please complete
.We are also forming a HS JV Girls Volleyball team open to grades 7-12 at FIT Academy beginning August 28th. To register, please complete
.We also partner with Nova Classical Academy for HS Boys & Girls Soccer and Cross Country grades 9-12. We will be providing transportation to Nova for any FIT Academy student-athletes and parents will need pick-up at Nova following completion of events. To register please complete
and contact Mr. Cassidy as soon as possible as Nova sports have already begun practice.Students at FIT Academy will be required to wear uniforms. Black or navy shorts (seasonal), skirts, or slacks with no writing, logos or decals may be purchased by parents at any retailer (i.e. Target, Macy’s etc.). School polos and school sweatshirts must be purchased through our school store and will be available through the school year.
Sample retailers for slacks (Note that these are outside retailers and FIT Academy is not responsible for their products, sizing, or any other issues ordering from these sites)
Target Online Store
JC Penny Online Store
SCHOOLBELLES IS OUR NEW UNIFORM PROVIDER
To order please follow these directions:
– You must create an account / login to access our reduced member pricing*
– Visit the website at: https://www.schoolbelles.com
– Enter school code s3052
– Read descriptions carefully prior to ordering (wicker fabric is athletic wear / pique is regular cotton)
– A limited number of items are available at school to try on for sizing
* Note that if you shop without login in you will view higher pricing
Please note the following important information related to transition:
– White polos will no longer be available
– Sky blue polos will not be available until the Spring
– Gold will not be available until February
You may order all items in Navy including polos, long sleeves, sweatshirts, activewear, and slacks on the site Now. You may also pre-order the gold polos now for February delivery.
We are pleased to announce that FIT Academy will be providing bus transportation to students who reside throughout the District 196 boundaries. We also offer an independent bus route throughout Burnsville.
Students who live beyond the district’s boundaries will be allowed to catch their nearest bus on the edge of those boundaries. Under this plan, FIT students will catch a district bus to their nearest middle school and will then take a transfer bus routed directly to FIT Academy.
Use the resources below to see the district 196 transportation maps. Feel free to call Tamra Paschall at 952-847-3798 if you have any additional questions regarding transportation.
Please see our weekly emails & newsletter for additional details about events!
YMCA Resilinator October 28th & 29th
What: The YMCA Resilinator for Kids & Families
Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington
When: October 28th 4-7pm or October 29th 11-4pm. You choose your time you want to participate in the fun event.
This is a great family friendly event that will build resilience and teamwork. You are tethered with a buddy on an adventure course filled with obstacles and challenges.
The 25% off Discount Code is: 337539039
The website is https://www.ymcanorth.org/adventure_lab and both days are available for sign ups!
There is also a fun FREE event called Unlock It! It is a self-guided scavenger hunt at various parks. You just have to download the map at which park you want to participate at and follow the clues to unscramble the letters to make the mystery keyword that you can submit for prizes. Here is the link for more information:
Fall Middle & High School Sports
We offer MS Boys & Girls Soccer for grades 5-8 at FIT Academy beginning August 28th. To register, please complete
.We are also forming a HS JV Girls Volleyball team open to grades 7-12 at FIT Academy beginning August 28th. To register, please complete
.We also partner with Nova Classical Academy for HS Boys & Girls Soccer and Cross Country grades 9-12. We will be providing transportation to Nova for any FIT Academy student-athletes and parents will need pick-up at Nova following completion of events. To register please complete
and contact Mr. Cassidy as soon as possible as Nova sports have already begun practice.Click here for information on applying for Minnesota health care programs