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Wayzata High School spotlight: experiential learning, CNA program enrolls more than 100 students in first year
Summary
Superintendent Chace Anderson presented a Wayzata High School spotlight on experiential learning and CTE programs. The district reported 117 students enrolled in the inaugural CNA program (44 passed the MN CNA exam in semester 1) and plans to expand internships and CTE offerings next year.
The Board heard a Wayzata High School spotlight presentation on experiential learning at the high school.
Superintendent Chace B. Anderson introduced the presentation, which outlined goals for academic achievement and student experience and described Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and experiential programs. Presentation materials included program summaries and participation figures: the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program reported 117 students in its first year (2024‑25), with 44 students passing the Minnesota CNA exam in semester 1 and 140 students enrolled for the following year. The packet described CTE internship growth (about 30 students in 2024‑25, projected 70+ in 2025‑26), Career and Technical Education offerings across multiple departments, and experiential programs such as the Academic Mentor Program and Trojan Tots preschool.
The presentation framed the district’s goals for increasing ACT college‑and‑career readiness for 11th graders and narrowing readiness gaps across student groups. Board members received the presentation as the featured school spotlight; no formal vote was required for the report.
