At Polaris, students learn Colorado State Standards through "Expeditions"—in-depth studies of compelling topics over extended periods. Unlike traditional linear learning, this approach focuses on fewer topics with greater depth.
This teaching style requires instructors to continually adapt curriculum to keep materials and projects engaging, using primary sources, collaborative work, and novel tasks. As a result, Polaris classrooms are often lively with debate and problem-solving.
Our focus is on learning, not just achievement. While we’re proud of our performance, we see it as a natural outcome of our commitment to deep, meaningful learning.