Awards and Accomplishments

Cyprus students are encouraged to put effort into their endeavors to produce quality work.  Many of our students participate in competitions and work consistently to develop their talents. Below are some noteworthy accomplishments.

2022-2023

Best of Minnesota Awards - Best Private School​

Cyprus Classical Academy was awarded top honors as one of the "Best Private Schools"  in Minnesota!​

Sun Newspaper Reader's Choice Awards - Best Private School

Cyprus Classical Academy was named the Best Private School in the Sun Newspaper's Reader's Choice Awards

Dakota County Recycling Poster Competition - Overall 1st Place & Most Original Poster

Cyprus Students swept the poster competition by winning both awards!  Our students won the Overall 1st Place Poster as well as the Most Original Poster.  Student's posters will be displayed in the Galaxie Library and then presented to students at a school assembly.

2021-2022

​Sun Newspaper Reader's Choice Awards - Best Private School

Cyprus Classical Academy was named the Best Private School in the Sun Newspaper's Reader's Choice Awards
​Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally.

MAP Testing School Results

Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally.

2020-2021

​Sun Newspaper Reader's Choice Awards - Best Private School

Sun Newspaper's Reader's Choice Awards - Best Private School

Cyprus Classical Academy Now Serves Students Worldwide Online

Cyprus Classical Academy took its award-winning program online and serves students worldwide.

​MAP Testing School Results

Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally

2019-2020

Talent Search Award Winners and Honorees​​​

Zerah W., 3rd Grade, 98th percentile in Writing, 97.4 in EBRW.
Aliya M., 3rd Grade, 99.1 percentile in Reading, 98.6 percentile in EBRW, 97.7 percentile Composite
Graysen L., 5th Grade, 99.6 percentile in Math, 99.9 percentile in Writing, 99.3 percentile in EBRW, 99.9 percentile Composite.
Simran K., - 6th Grade, 98.6 percentile in English, 98.8 percentile in Math.
Thomas G., 6th Grade,  100th percentile in writing, 99.7 percentile in EBRW.
Ian W., 6th Grade, 98.7 percentile Math, 98.2 percentile Composite

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Regional Spelling Bee

Graysen L., 5th grade - Winner of the Cyprus Classical Academy Spelling Bee

​Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally

2018-2019

Talent Search Award Winners and Honorees​​

​NUMATS - (15,000 participants)  Percentiles are based on scores of talent search participants for each grade level.
  • Simran K.,  4th Grade,  1st Place: Minnesota- scored 99.9 percentile in math, 99 percentile in reading, 100 percentile composite.
  • Ian W., 5th grade, 1st Place:  Minnesota -scored 98.6 percentile math, 98 percentile reading, 99.2 percentile composite. 
  • Seeley K., 5th grade, 1st Place: Minnesota - 6th grade ACT scored 98.1 percentile in math
  • Brock D., 7th grade, Top 1% Minnesota - scored 99.7 percentile reading, 99.3 percentile Science, 97.3 percentile composite.​​

Regional Spelling Bee

Ian W., winner of the Cyprus Classical Academy Spelling Bee was 7th place overall in the Regional Spelling Bee 2019

​​MAP Testing

Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally

MMTA Piano Contest Winners

  • Seeley K. (Age 11)
  • Zerah W. (Age 7)
  • Sara B. (Alternate, Age 8)

​Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored well over the 99th percentile nationally

2017-2018

Talent Search Award Winners and Honorees​
NUMATS - (15,000 participants)  Percentiles are based on scores of talent search participants for each grade level.
  • 3rd Grader, Simran K. 1st Place (PSAT 8/9) math, and a composite score in the 99.7 percentile.  Awarded for math, reading, composite.
  • 4th Grader, Ian W. scored 98th percentile for math, 99.9 percentile for reading, 98.6 percentile EBRW, and 98.6 percentile composite on the PSAT 8/9.  Honored at MCGT Awards Ceremony
  • 4th Grader, Thomas G. scored over the 95th percentile for math, reading, and composite on the PSAT 8/9.
  • 6th Grader, Brock D. scored in the 99th percentile for Reading on the ACT and PSAT 8/9, and his composite score was in the top 4%.  Awarded at the MCGT Awards Ceremony.
  • 8th Grader, Andrea W. scored over the 98th percentile in reading and math, and over the 95th for composite on the ACT.

​MAP Testing

Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored >99th percentile nationally

Regional Spelling Bee

Ian W., winner of the Cyprus Classical Academy Spelling Bee went on to the Regional Spelling Bee at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul.

2016-2017

MAP Testing

Each spring, Cyprus students take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress).  
  • As a school, Cyprus Classical Academy scored > 99th percentile nationally

Talent Search Award Winners and Honorees

NUMATS - (15,000 participants)
  • Brock D., 5th Grade is an award winner, scoring in the top 2 percent  of talent search participants on the PSAT 8/9 reading and composite.
  • Andrea W., 7th Grade is an award winner, scoring in the top 2 percent of talent search participants on the ACT math.

CTY Talent Search (26,000 participants)
Ian W., 3rd Grade was honored for being among the top 25% of talent search participants on the SCAT.

NUMATS 2016-2017

Two 7th grade Bridge Year students took the ACT, one 7th grade student took the SAT, and five 3rd - 5th grade students participated in the Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search, taking the PSAT 8/9.  Because the PSAT 8/9 is a new test, percentiles are still pending.  

Students who scored in the top 10% of talent search competitors:
  • Seeley K., 3rd Grade PSAT 8/9 math, reading, composite, EBRW
  • Brock D., 5th grade PSAT 8/9 math, reading, composite, EBRW
  • 7th grader, Andrea W. - English, Math, Science, Composite (ACT); Math, RW, Composite (SAT)
  • 7th grader, Patrick G. - English, Math  (ACT)- 

Cyprus Wins at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair 2017

Patrick G. qualified as a winner and went on to the MN State Science and Engineering Fair!  

Cyprus 2016 graduates Lex B. and Anika J. did a project together and went on to the MN State Science Fair.  At the State Science Fair, They won the IBM Watson Innovation Award 2nd place, Naval Science Award, and a Bronze Award! 

Cyprus goes to the Regional Spelling Bee 2017
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Ian W., Winner of the Cyprus Classical Academy Spelling Bee went on to the Regional Spelling Bee at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, and was 9th place overall!

HSK Chinese Proficiency Exam 2016-2017

Many of our students who take Mandarin Chinese  took and passed various levels of the International Chinese Proficiency Exam. 

HSK  (An internationally standardized proficiency exam for high school and adult students)
Level 3:  Andrea W.
Level 2:  Andrea W.

YCT (An internationally standardized proficiency exam for elementary students)
Level 2: Patrick G.
Level 1: Brock D., Simran K, Marleigh R., Hong-An T.
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NFMC Festival 2017

MMTA Music Theory Exams
The following students scored the top score of "superior" at the NFMC Festival in 2017
Luke B. Piano
Ian W.  Piano
Grayson O. Piano 
Tucker B. Cello
Cody B. Cello
Andrea W. Cello
Patrick G., Cello 
Andrea W. Violin 
Seeley K.  Level 1:  Passed with High Distinction
Simran K  Level 1: Passied with High Distinction
Cody B.  Level 1: Passed with High Distinction
Tucker B. Level 1: Passed with Excellence
Grayson O. Level 4: Passed with High Distinction
Andrea W. Level 6: Passed with High Distinction

Cyprus Classical Academy Science Fair ​ 2017 

The Cyprus Science Fair was held on Saturday, March 11th at Cyprus.  Congratulations to all who participated and to our winners:

6 years and under

1st Place: Ari R. -   Flight of the Paper Airplane
2nd Place:  Raquel Z. - A Snowy Meltdown
3rd Place: Zerah W. - Which Pokemon is the cutest?
Fan Favorite:  Luke B. - Do Teachers Wash Their Hands Well Enough?

7 years and up

1st Place:  Anu J. - Effects of Gravity
2nd Place: Marleigh R. - Up Into the Air!
3rd Place: Simran K. -  Does Chocolate Make You Happy?

2015-2016

Cyprus Wins at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair 2016

Cyprus students Win at the Math Masters Competition 2017!
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​Three Cyprus Classical Academy 6th graders participated in the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair.  All three won awards!
  • Patrick G. qualified as a winner and will be going on to the MN State Science and Engineering Fair!  He also won an additional local award.
  • Shayaan G. had a qualifying score and has been selected as an alternate for the state competition!  He also received a prestigious local award!
  • ​Lex B.  won an award for a qualifying score!

Congratulations to our outstanding students and science fair mentor, Luci Byrne.
Team Cyprus  (Shayaan G. Patrick G, Lex B., Andrea W., and Anika J.)  takes 4th place in Math Masters!  They received 100% in all of the team rounds and needed to go to individual rounds for tie breakers!
  • Lex B. took 2nd place in the individual rounds with 100% in all rounds!
  • Anika J. placed at 19th!
  • Andrea W. & Patrick G. were among the top half of competitors in the individual rounds!

Festival 2016

Cyprus Students participated in NMFC (National Federation of Music Clubs) Festival in 2016
The following students earned scores of superior:
Johnny M. -  Piano
Patrick G. - Piano
Andrea W. - Piano
Grayson O. - Piano
Ian W. -  Piano
Andrea W. - Cello 
Andrea W. - Violin 

The following students earned scores of excellent:
Shayaan G. - Piano
Aahil G. - Piano
Patrick G. - Cello

Cyprus Scores High in the
​Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search

Cyprus 6th graders excel taking the ACT in 2016

Most of our 6th grade-aged students took the ACT this year through NUMATS with an average composite score of 26, and an outstanding average of 28 in math!  (The national average for high school juniors and seniors taking the ACT is  20.)

Cyprus Wins at NUMATS 2015-2016

Five of our 5th and 6th grade-aged students participated in the Northwestern University Academic Talent Search.  Here are the results:
  • 6th grader Lex B. was an award winner, scoring at the 99.4th percentile on the ACT

Students who scored at or above the 90th percentile of talent search competitors:
  • 6th grader, Lex B. - English, Math, Reading, Science, Composite (ACT)
  • 6th grader, Anika J. - Math, Science, Composite (ACT)
  • 6th grader, Andrea W. - English, Math (ACT)
  • 6th grader, Patrick G - Math (ACT)
  • 5th grader Shayaan G. - Math, Reading, Science, Composite (EXPLORE)

A Cyprus Education Opens Doors to Exceptional Programs

Cyprus Classical Academy's students who have graduated have been accepted into the following schools and programs of distinction:
Schools
  • St. Thomas Academy - Mendota Heights
  • St. Paul Academy
  • Shattuck St. Mary's - Faribault
  • Dimensions Academy Middle School - Bloomington
  • Minnetonka Navigator Program
  • Stanford Online High School
Programs
  • UMTYMP (University of MN Talented Youth Math Program) - Calculus 2015-2016. 2016-2017,  Multivariable Calculus 2017-2018
  • John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
  • Shattuck St. Mary's Pre-Conservatory Music Program
  • University of MN Bravo! Summer Music Program
  • GTCYS Philharmonic Orchestra (Professional Repertoire) - 2015-2016,  2016-2017
  • GTCYS Symphony Orchestra - GTCYS top orchestra - 2017-2018 
  • Davidson Young Scholars

Cyprus 2016 Graduates attended the following middle schools for the 2016-2017 school year:
  • Cyprus Classical Academy Bridge Year
  • Dimensions Academy Middle School - Bloomington
  • Minnetonka Gifted Middle School Program
  • Blackhawk Middle School - Eagan
  • Avalon Charter School

4 Cyprus graduates will be entering high school and have chosen the following schools for the 2017-2018 school year:
  • Minnetonka High School
  • Rosemount High School
  • Eastview High School in Apple Valley
  • Nova Classical Academy in St. Paul

2014-2015

Cyprus Wins at NUMATS 2014-2015

5th grader Lex B. 1st Place, testing as a 6th grader, scoring at the 99.9th percentile on the ACT
3rd grader Brock D. received an honorable mention with a score over the 95th percentile
4th grader Shayaan G.  scored over the 95th percentile on the ACT Explore Test
5th grader Anika J. scored over the 95th percentile on the ACT Explore Test

Twin Cities Regional Science Fair 2015

Cyprus student Lex B. earned a materials award at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair!

2013-2014

Cyprus' iKids band was selected for City of Burnsville's music video!

Cyprus' iKids band, consisting of five 9 &10 year old highly accomplished musicians was selected to perform and sing for the City of Burnsville in their music video for "I Love Burnsville Week."   

The iKids band needed to learn and memorize the lyrics to the "I Love Burnsville Week" song, and record it at the BCTV studio.  Then they performed with a green screen.  It was a great experience for these kids.  

2012-2013

Cyprus Takes First Place at NUMATS 2012-2013

2nd grader Lex B. took 1st place, testing as a 3rd grader on the Explore test for NUMATS

Cyprus Student Wins Academic Talent Search! 

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8 year old Cyprus student,  won the Northwestern University Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) for 3rd grade and placed again for 4th grade, and was a prizewinner, yet again in 5th grade! To win this honor, he earned the top score in the midwest states on the 8th grade EXPLORE test, and on the ACT in 2015.  His story was on WCCO news! 

Here is his story on WCCO TV news!

Cyprus iKids band Music Video

7 & 8 year old kids from Cyprus Classical Academy released their first music video.  We are proud to present Cyprus students in a cover of A Different Side of Me by Allstar Weekend!
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Destination Imagination
Cyprus' Destination Imagination team, "40 Years of Fun" (named after adding all of their ages together) won 2nd place in the 2013 DI tournament.  

About Cyprus Classical Academy

​​It can be a challenge deciding what to do if your child is gifted and traditional schools are not a good fit.  The solution is to provide advanced and gifted students with ability-based education and a customized school schedule specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your each gifted learner.

Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based school, in Burnsville, Minnesota and online world-wide that provides a premium, ability-based education that meets the needs of academically advanced through highly gifted students ages 4-14 years, in pre-k, elementary, and middle school. Cyprus students love to learn and need a faster pace of learning and higher level of academics than traditional schools and gifted programs can offer.  Cyprus Classical Academy students have customized school schedules and the opportunity for unlimited acceleration while maintaining an organized school structure and rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers and experts in their fields. Cyprus Classical Academy offers a unique and comprehensive education and places emphasis on building a strong community both on-site for in-person learning and online for distance learning.
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