Overview
Exploration High School is led by students, powered by teachers, and rooted in our community. Explorers master relevant, 21st century skills by executing Community Asset Projects (CAPs) which ignite their passions and improve our world. Explorers are supported by a team of advisors dedicated to student empowerment, personalized learning, and innovation. We believe every young person deserves an education that embraces their vision and identity and challenges them to achieve their potential.
A 21st Century School
To meet the diverse needs and aspirations of all students, Exploration High School is designed for flexibility.
Restructuring Time
Explorers know that time is their most precious resource. They learn to spend it on their terms in pursuit of mastery, self-discovery, and community service. Explorers collaborate with advisors and each other to discover their goals and align their daily, weekly, and long-term schedules to achieve them.
Reimagining Roles
Students are Explorers design their unique learning pathway with guidance, structure, and support. The job of Explorers is to discover their passions, cultivate mastery, and improve the world. Adults are Guides who advocate, celebrate, and empower every Explorer to thrive now and in the future.
Repurposing Space
Exploration High School is made to feel like a welcoming home, and the world is our classroom. We invite the community into our space to learn with us and celebrate the achievements of Explorers. Explorers are challenged to go into their communities to learn by doing from experts.
Redefining Goals
Our goals aren’t set by an ancient bureaucracy-- they are personal, relevant, and meaningful. Exploration High School’s goal is to add value to our community and help young people become empathetic and empowered 21st century change agents. Explorers and Guides work together to discover and achieve academic and personal goals.
How We Learn
Community Asset Projects
CAPs are how we learn and how we change the world. Explorers work with guides, professionals, and each other to understand and solve meaningful projects in their communities.
Career Readiness
Exploration High School is committed to teaching skills that matter. Through partnerships with local companies, organizations, and individuals, Explorers can spend their time doing what they love and the world needs.
Advisories
Explorers and guides collaborate daily to set goals, reflect on learning and progress, and foster mutual understanding and respect. In advisory, we celebrate the successes of Explorers, navigate through the difficulties of the learning journey, and hold each other accountable for achieving our potential.
Extracurriculars
Exploration listens to our students and their interests. Whether it is robotics, athletics, or the arts, our flexible schedule lets students commit to their passions.
Accreditation
Exploration is a fully accredited, public, tuition-free high school in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Guild serves as our authorizer and reports on our behalf to the Minnesota Department of Education. Explorers will graduate with a 4 year diploma ready for post-secondary education or to start their career.
