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Elementary Program

Polaris' elementary program, a choice school within Poudre School District, serves K-5 students using the Expeditionary Learning (EL) model to foster each student’s growth and potential. Unique features include:

  • Inquiry-based curriculum
  • Multiple off-campus fieldwork experiences
  • Small class sizes capped at 18
  • Three recesses per day
  • Weekly school-wide community meetings
  • Multi-age classrooms for grades 2-5
  • Kindergarten/1st grade looping
  • Expeditionary Learning Model implementation
  • Authentic homework assignments

For more information, contact the front desk to schedule a meeting with an administrator.

School Days Start Time (M - Fri):   8:15AM  (students can be dropped off at 8:00)

School End Times (M, Tu, Th, F):  3:15PM              

Early Release Wednesdays:  12:45 Dismissal

PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.