Polaris K-12 School is a School of Choice within the Anchorage School District. Polaris emphasizes the individualization of student learning, prioritizing hands-on, real-world, and problem-based inquiry and investigations. Our program is characterized by curricular innovation and skill development that will lead our students to success not only in school, but in life.

Our multi-age classrooms allow for students of varying ages and abilities to lead and learn in collegial cohorts, bringing their skills, interests, and abilities to create an atmosphere of authentic learning that will support not only their own development, but that of their peers as well. 

Our unique program relies on the self-directed, self-motivated, and self-managed learner to take the lead and carve their own path to success. All interested students must go through the ASD Lottery System.

Families are encouraged to participate in a school tour, offered during "ASD's Visit our Schools Month" in February.  Please visit the School Tours webpage for specific dates and times.  

Polaris K-12 School has an evolving program that creates an environment challenging students, teachers and parents to personal excellence, lifelong learning, and ethical responsibility to self, community, and world.

• Polaris K-12 School is a community in which teachers, students, and parents work together.
• Polaris is a community that includes students, staff and parents.
• Learning for life happens when students are engaged and participate in authentic and meaningful experiences.
• Learning takes place in a variety of settings in addition to the classroom.
• Students have the freedom and the responsibility to create their own unique educational options.
• Students who are intrinsically motivated to learn lead more fulfilling lives.
• Students become independent, life-long learners by taking an active role in educational decisions and in the governance of their school.
• Everyone is a teacher.
• Community members encourage and model excellence.
• Community members foster relationships, which respect and honor self, community, and world.
• Positive, caring relationships between community members support the learning process.
• Community input regarding Polaris policies is valued and expected.
• Teachers guide students’ academic choices by providing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Varied teaching methods accommodate diverse learning style.