Minneapolis Public Schools

The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academies are after-school STEM programs designed specifically for Minneapolis Public School District students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The programs focus on explorations of science and mathematics through project-based and problem-based learning experiences promoting the integration of engineering and technology concepts, content, and process. Students that participate in GEMS-GISE enroll in a year-long after-school program that is comprised of two semester courses with an opportunity to continue learning in the six week summer K-8 STEM Academy. This class is offered as a Tuesday and Thursday class. We would love for students to attend both days but understand that is not always possible. Please join us, even if for one day each week. Spring 2026: Build, Power, Create! (Energy-Electricity-Electronics) Power up your mind! In our Energy, Electricity, and Electronics course, students will be an investigator, diving into the core concepts that light up our world. Students explore the fundamentals of energy, including how it's measured, converted, and transferred. We will also look to the future, examining the importance of conservation and the potential of alternative energy sources through a hands-on, problem-based approach. Students will conduct investigations into key concepts like currents, open and closed circuits, series and parallel circuits, and static electricity. Students also explore the properties of conductors and insulators, and the principles of magnetism as they work on exciting, project-based experiments. Get ready to level up! Engage in exciting electronics projects, middle school students learn to build, test, and troubleshoot circuits using circuit boards and other electronic components. The adventure continues with a special opportunity to explore the fascinating world of digital electronics. Students will create their own projects using microcontrollers and sensors, bringing their ideas to life! This class is only open to Justice Page Students.

JPMS Student Video News Research, write, perform, record, edit, and publish video news broadcasts on topics of your choice for the revival of the JPMS Student News network!

Do you want an opportunity to make Justice Page and the world a better place? Do you love thrifting, vintage clothes or want to help with our 2nd hand fashion show? Are you interested in hearing from people in our community that make positive environmental and social changes? Do you like potatoes and hot sauce? Because we cook up potatoes each week, sometimes other snacks too! If you said yes to any of these questions, consider joining the Justice Page Green Team! The Green Team at Justice Page is a group of students who are working together to make our world a better place. We will work hard to put on big events at school. The Green Team is a fun way to learn more about environmental issues, and sustainability, and work with other students who share a passion for making our school and community a great place to live. Students will have a voice and choice in what we focus on. This class will be FUN and make an IMPACT! Potatoes and snacks are a nice little bonus to this class, hard to save the planet on an empty stomach! Join us! This class is only open to Justice Page students.

Need help with Math? This is the class for you. Ms. Novak will work with you and small groups to understand and complete Math work. Gain confidence in asking and answering math questions. You will also play other math games to build on what you know.

Need help with Math? This is the class for you. Ms. Novak will work with you and small groups to understand and complete Math work. Gain confidence in asking and answering math questions. You will also play other math games to build on what you know. The second half of Math and Movement will be spent moving your body doing circuit workouts, meditation, and other exercies in the gym.