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Gardner International School

333 DAHLIA DR LANSING MI 48911

About Gardner International School

Gardner International Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan, provides a distinctive K–8 educational experience that incorporates global learning and personal development. As an international magnet school, it connects its curriculum to the United Nations' 17 Global Goals and provides project-based learning opportunities, preparing students for a connected world. Gardner serves a diversified student population and offers great possibilities in STEAM, the arts, and extra-curricular activities for their students. Parents are engaged in their children's education through School events and their own professional training, in addition to regular open lines of communication, demonstrating that family participation is at the heart of Gardner. Gardner is shaping future-ready learners, and they offer families a unique opportunity among the best elementary schools in Michigan through their international educational philosophy and focus on individual learning and growth.

Gardner International School Contact Information

Address

333 DAHLIA DR LANSING MI 48911

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Phone

(517) 755-1121

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 10% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
844
Total Students
$60780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 228 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gardner International School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 13.5%
Black 46.2%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
46.2%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 844
47.5%
401 Female
52.5%
443 Male

Student Population

844 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

539 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gardner International School recently improved its facilities and hosted its Fall Open House, and continues to participate in the Lansing Back to School 5K and recruit new members to the lottery-based Parent Teacher Organization.

FAQ

Q: Are there opportunities for international programs at Gardner International School?

A: Yes, students are exposed to global and cross-cultural studies.

Q: Are there any language acquisition opportunities at Gardner International School?

A: Yes, Spanish language acquisition opportunities are offered.

Q: Does Gardner International School celebrate international events?

A: Yes, Gardner holds international fairs and cultural showcases.

Q: Are there after-school activities offered at Gardner International School?

A: Yes, students can join after-school clubs like art, drama, and robotics.

Q: Does Gardner International School engage parents and caregivers with activities?

A: Yes, parents and caregivers engage through global events and community projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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