Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Explained

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Other Name:Lab School for Creative Learning (K-5) (until 2015)[1]
Former Name:Pioneer Charter School (until 2008)
Us Nces School Id:080399006334
Ceeb:060601
Address:1905 Orchard Place
Zipcode:80521
Country:United States
Principal:Starr Hill
Faculty:25.14
Grades:K-12[2]
Enrollment:403 (2018-19)[3]
Ratio:16.03
Mascot:Penguin
Colors:Blue and silver

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School is an alternative (school of choice) K-12 school in Fort Collins, Colorado (Poudre School District).

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School used to be known as Pioneer, but had to change its name due to district policy and lack of funding to continue as a charter.

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School has an "Adventure Program" that allows students to go on week-long field trips or "Intensives" in order to gain school credit. These Intensives typically happen three times a year. Some students go backpacking for PE credit, while others get elective credit doing beekeeping, cooking, skateboard making, and many other choices, along with active service projects in the community throughout the year.

After the 2022-2023 School Year, the founder and former principal of Polaris resigned, and the position moved to the previous Vice Principal, Starr Hill.

Notes and References

  1. News: White. Rob. PSD Board approves Lab School name change. 7 February 2018. Coloradoan (USA Today Network). April 28, 2015.
  2. Web site: Polaris Expeditionary. National Center for Education Statistics. 5 February 2018.
  3. Web site: POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. May 9, 2020.