About Us Questions
- How can I apply?
- Is Surad Academy a public school?
- Is Surad Academy free?
- Is Surad only for particular ethnic groups?
- Is Surad open to children with special needs?
- What happens after my child finishes 4th grade?
- When will Surad open?
- Will Surad provide free and reduced-price lunches?
- Will Surad provide free buses?
How can I apply?
Our enrollment process is simple: fill out the application on our website, and if there are spaces available, your child is admitted! Visit our Enrollment page for more details about this year's deadlines and to fill out the form. Once your application has been processed, you will be given the full enrollment packet.
If we receive more applicants than we have room for, we will enter all applicants into a random lottery. More details on the lottery process can be found here!
Is Surad Academy a public school?
Yes! Surad Academy is a public school in Faribault, Minnesota. Families do not pay tuition and enrollment is based on available space in each grade, not on test scores or application materials.
Is Surad Academy free?
Yes! Surad Academy is a free, public charter school. We are called a "charter" school because a group of people (our Board) came together and decided that they wanted to create a new school, and the agreement with the Minnesota Department of Education to provide excellent education to all is called a charter.
Is Surad only for particular ethnic groups?
No! We are open to all students of every race, ethnicity, gender, and ability. We do not discriminate, and our enrollment is based on available space, not on any other factor.
Is Surad open to children with special needs?
Absolutely! We ensure that all students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) receive the services they need, and we have a process in place for identifying students with special needs and developing IEPs according to Minnesota law. Students with special needs are welcome at Surad Academy.
What happens after my child finishes 4th grade?
Surad Academy will be adding at least one grade level each year, so next year we will have grades kindergarten through fifth grade, and the year after that we will add sixth grade, and so on! Students who complete fourth grade in 2023-24 will move on to Surad's fifth grade in 2024-25!
When will Surad open?
Surad Academy is open!
Applications open on January 1 and families will receive the full enrollment packet in March, for every academic year.
Will Surad provide free and reduced-price lunches?
Yes! Our food service works the same as other public schools in Minnesota. We will have breakfast and lunch available every day, and students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch for free or at the same reduced price as other public schools in Minnesota.
Will Surad provide free buses?
Yes! Students who live 1 mile or more away from Surad Academy will be able to take a bus at no cost to their family.