LEARNING
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From Curiousity to Capstone

K-Term is one extraordinary week each January devoted entirely to discovery. Students choose from a diverse array of interdisciplinary, hands-on courses designed and led by faculty. These weeklong intensives encourage collaboration across grade levels, deep inquiry, and meaningful creation—culminating in a project, performance, or community engagement experience.

Recent offerings have included:

• The Joy of Public Transit in the Bay Area — exploring the region’s transit systems through writing, photography, and video.
• Top Chef: Opening a Restaurant — blending culinary creativity with business strategy.
• Asian American Immigration in the Bay — visiting historic sites such as Chinatown and Angel Island to explore identity and resilience.
• The Mishkan in 4D — reconstructing sacred vessels from Torah and Talmud to connect with Jewish culture and heritage.
• Biotechnology Lab — hands-on DNA sequencing and genetic analysis.
• The Accidental Artist — a joyful deep-dive into spontaneous artistic creation.
• 4-Day Play — an ensemble challenge to write, stage, and perform an original production in four days.

Each year’s menu changes to reflect faculty expertise, student curiosity, and the world around us. Courses are graded on a Pass/Fail basis, encouraging creativity and risk-taking without the pressure of traditional grades.

Learn more about K-Term and our course offerings in our Curriculum Guide.