Polaris Expeditionary Learning School is an alternative (school of choice) K-12 school in

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, Colorado (

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). 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

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. 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

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, skateboard making, and many other choices, along with active service projects in the community throughout the year.

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