Four Directions Charter School (FDCS) provides culturally-based education that is the foundation of life-long learning for American Indian students. Four Directions was founded in 1999 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