|  | Senior Independent Projects "I picked my project because I wanted to learn something practical, stop studying out of books, use my hands, and understand by watching and doing... I wanted to surprise people, prove to myself and others like me that a private school, environmentalist, honor roll girl could be interested, and good at car mechanics"
-- a member of the class of 2006
"The last six weeks spent on my senior project have been some of the most productive and educational days of my life so far.... Senior Project is one of the best things I have ever invested my time in, and I hope it continues as a PDS tradition for the sake of kids younger than me,"
-- a member of the class of 2003 |
At Princeton Day School, we know fostering independence is integral to all learning.
So for the last six weeks of each academic year, our seniors explore independence through opportunities off campus or through one-on-one projects at school.
These opportunities may involve investigating career possibilities, community service, or focused pursuit of a particular interest, talent, or lifelong dream. The sky is the limit -- as long as the project has intellectural, artistic or educational value and passes muster with the school Senior Project Committee.
In early winter, students research, design, and propose a project; find a sponsor, and establish goals they hope to achieve. Throughout the project , the Commitee, faculty advisor, and the project supervisor support the student’s efforts. All students submit a detailed journal and a written report.
At the end of the six weeks, all seniors present their projects to a panel of teachers and classmates; some also participate in a Senior Art Show or Senior Performance Evening.
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