Our Approach
Relationships First
Cultivating a successful school climate.
At Paladin, all students engage in the circle process during daily success team meetings where they strengthen their natural resilience and teamwork skills by making valuable connections with students and Paladin staff. We believe that through our trauma-responsive, social emotional learning, and restorative practice approach, students learn personal responsibility, self-confidence, and the importance of being engaged in community.
“My daughter found this school on her own. The first day there she was so excited and ready to focus on her career goals. At Paladin, I know she is capable of achieving her goals and striving for greatness.”Paladin Parent
Mission
Paladin Career & Technical High School nurtures a learning community that empowers students in their pursuit of social, emotional, and academic growth, thereby creating a foundation for a successful future.
Vision
Paladin Career & Technical High School seeks to inspire education systems to cultivate resilience in all students by engaging their strengths through innovative, individualized learning with a restorative and trauma-responsive approach.
Philosophy
We use an innovative and holistic approach to meet the needs of each student.
Due to Paladin Career & Technical High School’s innovative educational model and trauma-responsive practices, as well as the compassionate and talented staff who dedicate themselves to every student’s success, we’ve transformed high school into an engaging and personalized experience. Here, relationships come first, students’ and teachers’ voices have power, and school leadership takes all perspectives and needs into account when planning for the future. Due to our smaller student population and block scheduling system, Paladin quickly adapts to meet community needs, ensuring that resources are present where and when they can make the greatest impact.
Paladin uses an individualized, holistic approach to meet the needs of each student. We understand that food, shelter, clothing, access to healthcare, safety, respect, and a sense of belonging are prerequisites to social, emotional, and academic growth. Through our trauma-responsive and restorative practice approach, Paladin students learn personal responsibility, self-confidence, and the importance of being engaged in community. In order to achieve our vision, we will continue to reinforce the relationships between our students and staff and will work ceaselessly to deliver equitable education to all.
It is for these reasons, among many others, that Paladin has become a leader in the educational community. The results of Paladin’s efforts can be seen in the success of each year’s graduating class, the passion of its staff, and the impact that Paladin has had on other schools throughout the state and nation.
How We’re Doing
Paladin strives to meet students’ and families’ needs, and conducts surveys throughout the year to identify where we could improve. Below are some statistics based on community feedback.
A Better Experience
99% of families recommend Paladin
Our most powerful recruitment tool is word-of-mouth. Just talk to our families and you’ll learn how Paladin provides a better high school experience.
Supportive Services
Paladin provides more than education.
95% of families believe that Paladin address’ their students’ emotional and social needs, because Paladin understands there is more to learn than just academics.
Strong Connections
Teachers that really know the students
When teachers really know you, they can better help you achieve your goals. 93% of students say that they have a strong and supportive relationship with their Success Coordinator
Safety & Community
Where all voices are heard
95% of families feel that their student is safer at Paladin. This improves academic results while improving school safety at the same time.
“I am successful at Paladin because of the accepting, family-like community that makes me feel free to be me and exposes me to experiences that better me as a whole.”Paladin Student
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Paladin Career & Technical High School uses an innovative, holistic approach to meet the needs of each student. We believe that students’ needs for food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, as well as safety, respect, and a sense of belonging need to be met along with academic growth. Many of our students have significant financial barriers and have a number of adverse childhood experiences, which is why we are in need of your support.
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