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The Fridley School District is an International Baccalaureate World School District, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Program and Global Studies. Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools, Fridley Middle School and Fridley High School are all IB World Schools The Fridley School District serves the central area of the City of Fridley with two elementary schools (K-4), a middle school (5-8), a high school (9-12) and a community center, with an area learning center. Fridley is known for a small-town atmosphere in the midst of a metro area. Fridley experiences unusually strong enrollment by nonresidents who cite quality academics, good school climate, and personalized attention for each student, as their reasons for choosing the Fridley Schools. Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools offer a strong core curriculum in the basics of math, reading and writing. Vocal music, library, computer science and physical education are all taught by specialists in their field. Fridley Middle School combines a strong academic program with a child-centered environment and an advisor/advisee program, pairing students and their advisors for four years. Teachers and students are scheduled in academic teams which emphasize the integration of math, science, social studies and English. Fridley High School offers a solid college-preparatory curriculum; Advanced Placement courses; an exemplary on-site vocational program; high potential programs; post-secondary options through colleges and vocational-technical colleges; college credit for selected courses; Youth Apprenticeship programming; and an Area Learning Center program. Four high school academic programs have been named Programs of Excellence by the state. Community Education offers education and enrichment programs for early childhood to senior citizen, plus PreK-8th grade childcare before and after school. The Fridley Community Center is the site of the High School's Area Learning Center and provides space for senior and evening/weekend youth programs and community groups. Fridley is continually selected for the "What Parents Want Most Award" for which the criteria is (1) competitive academic test scores and solid academic programs, (2) accreditation, (3) recognized for excellence by a national foundation or by the U. S. Department of Education, (4) competitive teacher salaries, (5) above average expenditures for instruction and library/media services, and (5) a reputation for small class sizes. The District is committed to providing students with the latest technology. A 1995 bond referendum upgraded and expanded technology and provided for major remodeling and building projects, improving the learning environment. In 2002, residents demonstrated their support for our schools by passing two referendum questions, one to provide additional funding for operations and establishing dedicated funds to keep technology current and to provide for maintenance projects. Fridley's strengths include strong academic programs and support services; highly-qualified, experienced, caring staff; and outstanding parent and community support. Our school district is also a committed partner in the community-wide "Values 1st" initiative, designed to promote the community values of responsibility, nonviolence, self-control, citizenship, integrity, respect and caring. The reputation of the Fridley Schools is a major reason that people move to the community.