Special Weeks

Health and Culture Week: Health and Culture Week is an intensive period of time dedicated to general issues of health and wellness of individuals and the community. Organized thematically and encompassing a wide range of activities from presentations to hands-on activities, the Compass community works together to support healthy lifestyles for all students. Some topics that may be addressed are nutrition, safety, first aid, mental health, consumer health, human growth and development, human sexuality, issues of substance use, diversity, environmental sustainability, and healthy living on a personal, community, and global level. The focus of our work is raising awareness and helping students develop the ability to make informed, responsible, and healthy choices.

Project Week: Project Week is the culminating event for the Compass school year. This is a chance for students to synthesize their learning throughout the year in self-directed, student or faculty initiated projects under faculty supervision. Students are asked to develop projects that relate to course learning goals while allowing each student to pursue areas of particular interest. Project Week concludes with a community celebration of learning.