Mission, Vision and Goals

Mission Statement:

The mission of Polaris Charter Academy is to educate students to be self-motivated, creative, critical thinkers, with the ultimate goal of shaping life-long learners and citizens with a strong sense of personal and civic responsibility.

Vision/Goals:

To emphasize high achievement through active learning, critical literacy and teamwork structured around in depth learning expeditions.

To engage our students in meaningful, authentic learning experiences in all aspects of the curriculum.

To develop a community of socially responsible problem solvers, critical thinkers, and life long learners.

To provide students multiple opportunities for exploration and investigation throughout the curriculum.

To create a literacy rich environment that enables students to make literature a valued part of their lives.

To help students better understand their role within the global community through authentic engagement with literature and experiential excursions.


Student Application for 2010-11

Polaris is now accepting applications for the 2010-11 Academic Year that starts in August 2010.

Please call 773-534-0820 or e-mail info@pcachicago.org for an application.

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