Welcome to Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Welcome to Voyageurs Expeditionary School for the 2019-20 school year. We are pleased to have you with us. Our mission is to provide your child with opportunities that encourage hands-on learning, service to others and environmental stewardship. We utilize a curriculum that is project-supported and cross-curricular. Our small class sizes allow students to make strong connections with our dedicated staff.
Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world.
-Nelson Mandela
Mission Statement
The mission of Voyageurs Expeditionary School is to provide students with the necessary tools to lead meaningful and productive lives through hands-on learning, service to others and environmental stewardship.
Our Character Values
Character values are personal qualities that are shared by all members of our school community. They form the basis for how we interact with each other and with the larger community. We expect students to model these traits both in and outside of school. Our character values are:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Safety
- Lifelong Learning
- Balance
Application Process
Voyageurs Expeditionary School (VES) is a public charter school. Parents of students in grades 6-12 may apply for enrollment online at the Voyageurs Expeditionary School Website or complete an inquiry form available from the school office. New students are accepted prior to the start of the school year and at the start of each quarter if spaces are available. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of openings in a particular grade, we will conduct a lottery to determine those students who will be placed on a waiting list. A lottery will be held each spring to determine placement on each grade level waiting list. The VES Lottery Procedure Policy is available on the school website.
Once enrolled:
Per state law, all students must have all required immunizations before starting school. Please ask the office if you are unsure of what is required.
A school tour is encouraged prior to application to address any questions/concerns and to assist in making the best academic choice for each student. All students and parents/guardians must attend an intake meeting with their advisor prior to the student’s start date. The purpose of the intake meeting is to introduce the advisor, complete required paperwork, choose courses and answer any questions the family may have.