Special Studies Week

Since 1996, Special Studies Week has been a highlight for the students of the Upper School. Providing a respite during the lengthy winter quarter, it offers students a chance to make new friends, see new places and acquire new skills as they engage in a non-traditional learning activity. Below is a sampling of Special Studies offerings from the past several years.

Trips

Spanish Immersion in Chile
French Immersion in Quebec
Art Study in New York and Washington
Art Study in San Francisco
Irish History Tour
Civil War Tour
College Tour

Outdoor Experiences

Sea Kayaking of the Carolina Coast
Rock Climbing
Bicycling in the Carolinas

Community Engagement

Habitat for Humanity
Organic Farming
American Sign Language
Local History through Interview

Literary Studies

Poetry and Publication
Reading and Writing Appalachia
Introduction to Journalism

Crafts and Activities

Scrapbooking
Quiltmaking
Basketry
Martial Arts
Shag Dancing

Science and Technology

Battlebots
Hyper Studio
Team Rocketry
Science of Projectile Motion