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Families Invited to Discover Blake on January 10, 12 and 15

Academic excellence is the core of The Blake School experience and the foundation of student success in college and beyond.

Academic excellence is the core of The Blake School experience and the foundation of student success in college and beyond. A PK–12, independent day school, Blake serves students from more than 55 communities in and around the Twin Cities on its three campuses in Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata. Blake provides its students with a global experience through interconnected curriculum offerings and service learning opportunities.

Families are invited to discover Blake and learn about its faculty and students, programs, and what makes it unique.

Saturday, January 10

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Affording Blake Grades PK–12

Financial Assistance Workshop

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9–11 a.m.

Blake Campus Middle School, 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins

Monday, January 12

Discover Blake Grades 9–12

7–9 p.m.

Upper School, Northrop Campus, 511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis

Thursday, January 15

Discover Blake Grades PK–8

6:45–9 p.m.

Blake Campus, 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins

The Blake School seeks a talented, motivated and economically diverse student body and believes the cost of an independent school education should not be a barrier to prospective families. Blake provides $4.8 million in need-based financial assistance to almost 20% of its student body.

All admissions and financial assistance applications must be received by January 31, 2015.

For directions or more information, please visit www.blakeschool.org or call the Blake Admissions Office at (952) 988-3420.

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