Vantage provides a unique experience to Minnetonka High School students and, at the same time, creates unique demands. A higher degree of self-management is required to be successful at Vantage and all strands include rigorous, challenging courses. Students work in teams on independent projects and regularly interface with outside professionals in mentor relationships and at project meetings. The vast majority of Vantage students respond well to these unique demands and learn to thrive at Vantage.

Part of what makes the Vantage program exciting is the independence students have in the program and because of this, each student and one parent or guardian are asked to review and sign the Vantage professionalism contract. This contract clarifies expectations related to:

I.     Professional dress
II.    Teamwork
III.   Transportation and parking
IV.   Mentor program
V.    Confidentiality agreements
VI.   Unsupervised situations
VII.  Interacting with project partners and guest instructors  
VIII. Grading
IX.   Full-Year Program