About Me

Clara Barton Open School is a public K-8 magnet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This site is maintained by the Barton Leadership Council.

Principal: Steven DeLapp
Barton Open School
4237 Colfax Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55409

Ph: 612-668-3580
Fax: 612-668-3590

Our Mission Statement:
Barton Open School fosters a community of
active learners centered on the following
values:

Each Child is Unique
We strive to create a safe, caring and
reflective environment that fosters personal
responsibility, self-direction and a love of
learning.

Personalized Teaching
Teachers and parents are trusted to know
children, and to tailor curriculum that is
emotionally, socially and intellectually
meaningful.

Love of Learning
We strive for a school that fosters a love of
learning through passionate engagement,
fun, risk-taking and creative experiences in a
community of learners.

Multi-Faceted Curriculum
We believe in an enriched curriculum that
encourages choice, critical thinking, arts
expression, social skills and intellectual
engagement.

A Community of Mutual Respect
We strive for a diverse learning community
based on mutual respect among children,
teachers and parents.