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West Middle School students showcase new elective block schedule to Wayzata board
Summary
West Middle School students and Principal Ryan Carlson described the district’s block‑schedule electives—art of cooking, interior design, Unified PE, 3‑D art and more—and said the program supports student agency and helps alignment with high‑school CTE offerings.
Principal Ryan Carlson presented a school spotlight on Dec. 8 highlighting West Middle School’s block schedule and elective offerings, and a succession of students spoke about their classroom experiences and skills gained.
Carlson said West has about 880 students this year and described the district’s shift to an alternating block schedule to expand exploratory…
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