Minneapolis Public Schools

What are your life experiences or social justice issues that inspire you? Each week you will use those emotions, stories, or perspectives through the power of words and spoken poetry. If you had the chance to share your voice with the world through poetry, what would you want to say and why? We will read, write, and perform a tapestry of poetry. As we explore the many different types of poetry and poets students will work on their own writing techniques and performance skills. We will explore themes that encourage students to delve into their own experiences, the power of their voices, and social justice issues. Students will dive into the evolution of spoken word poetry and its cultural and social significance by exploring the works of some of the most inspiring poets and performers. Furthermore, students will showcase their poetry through live performances and an anthology of their poetry and art.

Join Anime club and get a chance to practice your freestyle art and meet and spend time with anime lovers. Most importantly, you'll get a chance to explore anime and discuss various themes expressed through the visual medium. We'll be taking a look at some of the most popular animated films, but also at some less heard of series as well. No prior knowledge of anime or Japanese culture needed, just an interest in foreign culture and a willingness to listen and express your opinions.

Do you love telling stories or recounting events through writing and photography? This is the class for you! Students will work together and independently to create written works and photography to submit to a newspaper that will be shared with the Anthony community. Let your creativity shine and become a published writer and/or photographer here at Anthony in this fun, new after school class!

BIG (Becoming, Inspiring, and Growing) Talks Mentorship program mission is to rejuvenate the city while providing knowledge and examples of manhood while also focusing on the mental health of the young men, which starts in the schools in our community. This program helps young African American men realize their potential and envision life in a positive and productive future.

This spring we will be taking to the skies with a deep dive into Aerospace Engineering! We will build and launch rockets, build and fly balsa wood gliders, and also learn to fly drones! This course will begin on March 4th. Students are welcome to attend 1, 2, or 3 days per week based on the activities that they would like to engage in. Mondays will be Drones, Tuesdays will be Balsa Wood Gliders, and Wednesdays will be Rocketry.