Each learner is supported by communities committed to creating the culture, and practices that engage them in college, career and life readiness. Creating an inclusive culture of learning allows each learner to define their pathway to success. This is reflected in our POLAR Values of being Proactive, Open-minded, Learning, Autonomous and Responsible.

Learner agency is achieved through a broad range of instructional strategies including goal setting, choice in learning pathways, and learner self-assessment. Students decide how to use the elements of:

Students receive timely, effective feedback, and data from a variety of formative assessment processes measures learner growth, progress, and advancement based on high expectations.

The combination of the mentor teacher, classroom teachers, and other staff provides many options to support students.

Students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set goals, feel and show empathy, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and advocate for themselves.