Accountability with Academics and Restorative Education (AWARE)

The Accountability With Academics and Restorative Education (AWARE) program serves White Bear Lake Area School District students in grades 6-12, offering educational support in a structured environment for a limited time. AWARE is designed to help students complete their schoolwork, reflect on their decisions, and learn effective problem-solving strategies.

This program is available to students who have been temporarily suspended from their regular school environment. During their time in AWARE, students work on their assignments and discuss the behaviors that led to their suspension, with an emphasis on making better choices in the future. Suspensions typically last no longer than 10 consecutive days. Students with suspensions lasting 11 days or more may receive home-based instruction through AWARE. Occasionally, special education students may attend AWARE based on decisions made by their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team; this placement is not related to a disciplinary suspension.

AWARE is a short-term educational service and is not intended as a permanent placement. Limited spots are available, and students attend for a specific duration as determined by the school district.

Transportation to and from AWARE is provided within district boundaries by the White Bear Lake Area School District, unless other arrangements are made. Both breakfast and lunch are available on-site.