seat-based program
We provide a unique learning environment by specializing in multi-age classrooms and parent-guardian/teacher /student partnerships.
By design, our classes are limited to 19 students, which provides for very personalized, high-quality educational experiences difficult to duplicate in larger school settings.
Seat-based learning is a more traditional way of learning, but Crosslake Community School strives to make it even more engaging and rewarding. We want every student to thrive in their learning environment, which is why we also integrate an environmental focus into all of our learning. We want to help build good environmental stewards at all ages.
Your success is our success
At Crosslake Community School, we care about how each and every student is doing because their success is our success. If you are interested in seat-based learning, contact us to schedule a visit. We’d love to show you what we’re all about.
Tuition Free
2025-2026 School Year
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Crosslake Community Seat-based Learning
Getting our hands dirty
Regardless of age and grade, we believe students can learn and grow to be environmental stewards.
We intertwine environmental education at each grade level. Our seat-based students have the opportunity to learn outdoors in our school forest and indoors in our solarium. Our curriculum is hands on, and students spend a portion of their time outdoors each day. They also meet their online counterparts to do fun activities together such as planting trees or restoring shoreline.
For our K-4 students, the environment is woven into all standard curriculum such as science, art and crafts, math and more.
Our middle school students, grades 5-8, have unique courses such as Human Encounters with Nature, which incorporates art and environmental education.
A different perspective
Our seat-based students at Crosslake Community School get to discover together in multi-age classrooms, creating a unique learning experience. They also get to dig in the dirt and become good environmental stewards at a young age.
In addition to our successful teaching, Crosslake Community School’s staff and board members pride ourselves on being financially healthy and high achieving each year.
Fee-Based
Our fee-based Pre-kindergarten learning is available all day, every day and helps kids focus on the environment around them. Classes are capped at 15 students with one licensed teacher and one paraprofessional to keep class size small and focused on our students and their needs.
Tuition
Tuition
Parents/guardians are charged for each full day your child is signed up to attend. If they are absent or on vacation, you will still be charged. If school closes for any reason, you will not be charged.
Kids Care Program
Sometimes parent or guardian schedules don't line up with student schedules. We can help.
Crosslake Community School offers the KIDS Care Program from 7-8 a.m. before school and 3:15-6 p.m. after school for students enrolled in pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
Cost is $3 a day for before-school KIDS Care and $8 a day for the after-school KIDS Care. Registration fee is $20 per student. Contact 218-537-0469 or email ccskidscare@crosslakekids.org for more information or questions Kathy Faust Coordinator of KIDS Care.
During KIDS Care, students have the opportunity to play with friends, work on homework and wear off some energy with games and fun. They are also given a snack during after-school KIDS Care.
Campus Address: 35808 County Road 66 Crosslake, MN 56442
Seat-Based Campus: 218-692-5437
Online Admissions: 218-537-3628 onlineadmissions@crosslakekids.org Seat-Based Admissions: 218-692-9104 seatbasedadmissions@crosslakekids.org
