Norris is home to an innovative learner centric educational service model that "changes lives through the power of learning."  This power of learning is anchored in a multidimensional approach that challenges the narrow definition of learner success with a multifaceted approach focused far beyond simple academic measures. The multidimensional approach provides every learner with the breadth of skills necessary to yield stronger outcomes for one's self and a community's future.

Learning at Norris is viewed in four dimensions; Academic, Employability, Citizenship, and Wellness.  Together these dimensions provide the breadth of knowledge, skills, and learner practice that allow for personalized experiences that reflects each learner's interests and dimension of urgency.

• The ACADEMIC dimension encompasses academic and vocational priority competencies and learning goals across the core academic, career, and technical education areas. Academic competencies contribute to gaining the knowledge and practices of successful learners.

• The EMPLOYABILITY dimension addresses the exploration of one's hobbies, interests, and talents and how they may contribute to a fulfilled life and career. Employability competencies equip learners with the future ready skills and dispositions necessary to make informed choices for a productive life, career and fulfilled future.

• The CITIZENSHIP dimension highlights the competencies essential for learners to understand the needs and become advocates for oneself, local, and global communities. Citizenship competencies promote the active and relevant engagement of learners with the world around them.

• The WELLNESS dimension comprises a learner's physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health. Wellness competencies build self awareness and strategies to overcome barriers to healthy decision making and life.

Each learner engages in a variety of learning experiences across four dimensions.  Learning experiences are relevant to each learners Plan, Pathway and Dimension of Urgency and are supported by a variety of learning team members, community or extended learning practitioners. Learning experiences can happen anytime, anywhere.