Lab Studies

 

These courses are inquiry-based, real-world learning experiences that allow students to choose a broad area of interest, through which they focus on a specific topic or theme. Over the course of two semesters, students select from the following electives (Economics, Global Politics, Law & Justice, Culture & Media, Food & Society, Urban Studies) that culminate in group presentations and demonstrations of learning at the end of each semester on Project Exhibition Days.

 

 

Building on the ninth grade experience, students embark on a yearlong individual independent "March Madness" project of special interest to them, with the aim of taking their passion as far as they can, leading to the completion of a substantial piece of work that stands on its own.  Students are assessed on both their process and product and receive credit after presenting to the their peers and a faculty panel, followed by a symposium for the school community.