Blake to Host Pre-K Through Grade 5 Discover Blake Events Feb. 9

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Blake will host a “” morning at its Wayzata campus (301 Peavey Lane) on February 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. These open house-style events are a great opportunity for prospective families to experience the energy of Blake’s Lower School. Admission representatives and parent volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide guided tours. Please join us!

Blake is a co-educational, independent, Pre-K–12 school enrolling nearly 1,400 students from about 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Blake provides a rigorous academic program with exceptional opportunities for each child in academics, the arts, athletics and more. The School’s comprehensive liberal arts education curriculum allows for choices based on a student’s special interests and ability.

Blake’s student-teacher ratios (9:1) and small class sizes balance academic rigor with personal attention and support for each student. Blake welcomes students and families of diverse backgrounds, talents and experiences, believing strongly that multiple perspectives help create educational excellence.

Commitment to affordability is evidenced by Blake’s strong financial aid program: $3.8 million of need-based financial assistance is awarded to nearly 18 percent of the student body.

While January 31, 2012 is Blake’s deadline for admissions for the 2012-13 school year, the school welcomes applications in February and beyond. However, applications received prior to February will be given first consideration.
For directions, or for more information, please call The Blake School Admissions Office at (952) 988-3420 or visit Blake’s web site at: www.blakeschool.org.