A New Beginning

Ronald Buckanaga, a leading Minnesota educator is working today to begin a new school that serves the needs of American Indian youth living in the Twin Cities.  Please check back for updates on this new beginning . . . .

School Mission

Four Directions Academy provides culturally-based education that is the foundation of life-long learning for American Indian students. Four Directions was recently founded to address the unique needs of American Indian students. FDCS offers effective educational programs that are the essential academic and social support needed to lessen the negative impact of poverty on the academic success of our students. The school is dedicated to providing following: a welcoming and understanding learning environment for American Indian Students and friends an academic environment that supports a culturally-based curriculum a supportive community and social services provided in part through our sponsor, Upper Midwest American Indian Center

2013 School Board

Four Directions Academy has an outstanding leadership group serving on its school board. The following individuals, meet bi-monthly during the school year to make the overriding decisions that ensure the school’s ongoing success. The following currently serve on Four Direction’s board: Roxanne Flammond, President Randy Gresczyk, Vice Predident & Teacher Member Candace Aldun, Secretary & Teacher Member Carold Peirce, Community Member Shonal Lajeunesse, Parent Member All meetings are open to the public.