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Our School

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Curriculum

  • Does the school follow Common Core?

    Common Core is commonly misperceived. In June 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature voted to adopt the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and Math. Therefore, all schools in Wyoming are mandated to meet these standards. It is then left to each individual school to decide how to meet the standards, and what curriculum and model is best for their students.

  • Does the school offer Hathaway approved courses?

    Yes. Students at P.A.S.S. can earn credit toward the Hathaway scholarship. 

  • Does the school offer Remote Learning?

    Yes. P.A.S.S. will allow students to learn from home this year. Classrooms are equipped with streaming devices that allow students to attend virtually as if they were there in person. 

  • Does the school offer Special Education Services? English Language Learner Services?

    In order to facilitate students with special needs, the school's very own Special Education Director (SPED) will structure individualized behavior plans around the student’s needs.

    The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team will take the lead on disciplinary measures concerning students under their supervision.

    The IEP team is composed of a member of the Administrative team, the student’s teacher, and the Special Education Director, and will develop behavior intervention plans when necessary in accordance with the student’s IEP.

    The school also has a full-time ELL specialist on staff to provide services and support for ELL students.

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Extra-Curriculars

  • Does P.A.S.S. offer sports?

    The school has plans to develop its own sports program once construction on the new gymnasium is complete. For the time being, students at P.A.S.S. may participate on the soccer and tennis teams at South High. 

Do I speak to the Laramie County School District #1 when I have a concern about PODER Academy?

PODER Academy is a charter school with independent operating authority. PODER employees are not considered employees of the Laramie 1 School District. Therefore, the school has adopted a Grievance Policy designed to facilitate parent and community concerns in an efficient and judicious manner. 

Parent and community members are encouraged to resolve their concerns directly with teachers and staff whenever possible, but will also have the opportunity to appeal to the Administrative team if necessary. If the issue is still not resolved, parent or community members can submit their concern to the PODER Board of Trustees at least one week prior to the next Board meeting. All Board meetings are public, and dates are posted on this website.