The New-to-Steller Student Handbook

Table of Contents

Letter from the Editors

The Philosophy
What is the Steller Philosophy?
What is Responsible Freedom?
What does Self Directed Learning Mean?
What is a Humane Education?

Steller Beliefs and History
Steller Beliefs
How Did Steller come to be?

Community Structure
How can I be involved in the school?
What is Steller’s student government?
What are the Bylaws?
Advisory Board
Operational Group & Counseling Groups
Parent Group

Academics

How does Registration work?
Choosing your Classes
The Lines
Schedule Approval

What are S.D.L.s?
The SDL Contract
SDL Grading

What are Intensives?
What are Internships and Mentorships?
What is a Peer Taught Class, and how can I teach one?

Life at Steller
Who’s who in the Steller community?
What happens at Steller Proms and Dances?
What are some unique Steller events?
I love the Murals! How can I paint one?
What’s with all the posters?
How can I get involved outside of Steller?
What’s Steller’s Graduation Tradition?

The Rough Waters of Steller
So you have a problem. . . Now what?
What is Probation?
What is the Grievance Committee?

Parting Words
Thank You!
About the Authors