Exploratories and Intensives
Exploratories are intended to expose 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, community service, woodworking, creative writing, 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 each of the areas of physical education, visual arts, and performing arts 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 to see 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 continue to become a more important part of the exploratory program and have offered valuable learning experiences for all students