Cascade Public Schools Information

Advisors at are the heart of our model. They guide and support each student in the development of their individual pathway and learning plan, planting and nurturing the seeds of experience that grow into empowerment and success. Students control their own learning through Personal Learning Plans, with faculty and advisors to support, challenge, and inspire them. Teachers act as a coaches and curators of inquiry-based, real-world student projects both in and out of the classroom. Students spend 1 day a week working in professional settings, building networks, relationships, self-confidence and practical skills. Leaving To Learn is at the heart of what we do at Why Not You Academy, integrating real-world learning, community-based learning, and self-directed learning Leaving To Learn is grounded in the truth that the best way to learn how to do anything is to do it for real, to reflect on how it went with a mentor, and to put your insights into practice as you try again. Leaving to Learn provides our students with a framework to develop the professional relationships and relevant experiences they need to craft their own vision for success after high school and develop the skills to turn that vision into a reality.