Turtle Lake Elementary

Golden Lake Elementary provides a range of educational and extracurricular programs for students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum features classes in various subjects, such as reading, math and technology education. The school operates a media center that houses a variety of books and reference materials, as well as offers online resources. Golden Lake Elementary provides media, music, speech therapy, and physical and special education programs. It administers English Language Learners (ELL) and Title I programs. The school has a parent-teacher association that conducts several conferences. It organizes various chess tournaments and science and book fairs. Golden Lake Elementary also offers food services for students. It is governed by Centennial School District 12, which manages elementary, middle and high schools.

Located in Mounds View, Minn., Pinewood Elementary School serves more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through five. Its guided reading program offers students reading instruction in small group settings with specialized instruction. Its high performing program provides accelerated and extended instruction in both math and reading. Its information technology specialist teaches researching of topics using both the library and the Internet. Its students also receive specialized instruction in areas, such as science, art, physical education, music and technology. Additionally, it offers activities, such as band, orchestra, Junior Great Books, and a variety of before- and after-school programs. Its parent-teacher association helps to educate parents on a wide variety of issues that impact them, their children and school and conducts fundraising activities.