Menlo Park Academy

The Phoenix represents the cycle of life and death; it is a mythological bird from Greek and Egyptian mythology. The image of a phoenix rising from the flames is what we emphasize to our students; there is time to start anew.

Attendance Line

Menlo’s new attendance line number is 612-787-4016. This phone line is not always monitored. If your student will be absent, please call this number and leave a message with the student’s name and reason for the absence!

Welcome to the 2026-2027
School Year

Fall Conferences

Menlo will host fall conferences on Wednesday, October 14th from 12 PM-6 PM. Conferences will be drop-in; no appointment necessary. There will be no classes for students that day. If you cannot attend conferences that day, but would like an update on your student’s academic progress, please contact Cat or Tony.

Fall Family Night

During Native American Family Engagement Week, Menlo Park Academy will host our annual Fall Family Night.

 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Schedule

8:00-8:30 Breakfast/Academic Credit Recovery

8:30-9:20 Period 1

9:30-10:20 Period 2

10:30-11:20 Period 3

11:30-12:20 Period 4

12:20-12:50 Lunch

1:00-1:50 Period 5 

2:00-2:50 Period 6

3:00-3:50 Extended Day

Wild Wednesday Schedule

8:00-8:30 Breakfast/Academic Recovery

8:30-12:20 Advisory, Sustained Silent Reading, Credit Check, All-School Meeting, Field Trip 

12:20-12:50 Lunch

1:00-2:50 Academic Credit Recovery

3:00-3:50 Extended Day

Friday Schedule

8:00-8:30 Breakfast/Academic Credit Recovery 

8:30-9:15 Period 1

9:20-10:05 Period 2

10:05-10:45 Community Circle/Restorative Practice

10:45-11:30 Period 3

11:35-12:20 Period 4

12:20-12:50 Lunch 

1:00-2:50 Remote Study Periods 5/6

Please contact Cat Bonaventura at catbonaventura@menloparkmn.org

or call 623-776-5177 with any questions or concerns.

Academics

• We offer a full range of subjects required for graduation, each with a focus on high-interest, real-life learning. Classes are designed to meet the needs of many kinds of learners, including visual, linguistic, kinesthetic, auditory, and interpersonal learners.

• Courses range from basic skills to college prep work, and class size varies from eight to twenty students.

• Students are able to make up credits through independent study projects and out-of-school employment. In addition, credit-earning internships are available to connect students with future careers and with their community. 

• Staff provide assistance to seniors and their families as they go through the steps of moving on to employment, college, or technical programs. This assistance includes financial aid resources, application assistance, college visits, and career guidance.

• Staff encourage students to keep in touch after graduation and to use former teachers as a resource as they move out into the world.

Personal Growth

• Our Advisory Program provides each student with additional support by tracking class credits, maintaining parent contact, and helping students with academic goals.

• Advisors also coach students as they build problem-solving skills on issues ranging from school, jobs and family. They serve as liaisons for students to other staff in case of conflict and advocate for students' needs.

• Counseling services are available on-site with part-time Mental Health Therapists.

• Families receive a mailed update on their student's progress every three weeks. Parents/guardians are always welcome to call for more frequent updates or to schedule a meeting with advisors or other staff.