Exploratories and Intensives

Exploratories are intended to develop well-rounded individuals by exposing students to the wealth of learning beyond traditional academic core subjects to develop well-rounded individuals. Students are required to successfully complete exploratory courses in physical education, visual arts, and performing arts. Other exploratory offerings have included computer technology, cooking, video production, holistic health, creative writing, woodworking, yearbook, gardening and other appropriate topics suggested by students and faculty.

Students are required to participate in exploratory activities three afternoons each week. Each student must minimally receive 2 exploratory credits in the area of physical education, and two in the arts, for a total of 12 credits, in the course of the school year. In meeting these minimum requirements, an exploratory "credit" is considered meeting once per week for one eight-week exploratory period.

Students get to pick their exploratories by choosing their top 3 choices for each exploratory day. See below for sign-up sheets from this year.

It is our hope that students will go far beyond these minimums in exploring the wide range of experiences that make our lives whole and rewarding. Students engaged in similar activities outside the school program can apply these towards the exploratory requirement. There is a process for students to propose individual or group exploratories or to do exploratory activities outside school as well. Student organized exploratories are an important part of the exploratory program and have offered valuable learning experiences for all students.

Useful Links

1st Quarter Exporatories Sign-up (PDF)

Student Proposal Form (PDF)