Brps - Project Term

Project Term

As part of their hands-on approach to learning, Black River offers a Project Term. Essentially, Black River sets aside a month for Project Term at the end of the school year, after examinations are complete, usually in May. Teachers are involved in one or more projects in which they put the students' knowledge and imagination to practice, expand their creativity and provide a rich and lasting experience. Students sign up in advance for a combination of one, two, or four week courses for the month-long period. Every year, new projects are decided upon, while some popular ones remain available. Examples of these projects include field trips to various places around the world, collaborative art installations, hiking and cycling trips, and rock climbing. Other projects include a mathematical analysis of poker, classic cinema, learning to play the guitar and community service projects in the local area. It is up to the student, with advice from parents and fellow peers, to choose the projects in which they are most interested. Grades for Project Term courses are assessed with a grade of Honors, Pass or Fail. These grades are not computed into the student's grade point average (GPA).

In addition, a student is free to pursue an independent study project. The request must be approved by the school and requires a supervisor to oversee the activity.