June Term and Capstone Experiences - Newark Academy
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June Term and Capstone Experiences - Newark Academy
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June Term and Capstone Experiences
At Newark Academy, the final two weeks of the school year are a time for immersive, hands-on discovery in both NA’s Upper and Middle School.
Upper School June Term
Middle School Capstone Experiences
Upper School students take a hands-on, intensive course of their choosing. NA faculty members designed courses like “Making Things Fly” and “Mindful Adventures” to engage student passions and expand student interests.
The learning that takes place in June Term classes is different than one would find in most high school classrooms. June Term classes prioritize active learning and collaboration, with the final assessment typically taking the form of a student-generated product.
For more information about June Term, contact Mrs. Eggert (
JuneTerm@newarka.edu
).
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At the end of the year, Middle School students take part in activities on campus and field trips that promote teamwork, independence, and risk-taking. The Capstone Experience culminates with grade-level overnight field trips.
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Field Day, Federal Reserve Bank trip
Week 2:
Four-day overnight in Pennsylvania with trips to Philadelphia, Hershey Park and Gettysburg
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Hershey Park trip, Field Day
Week 2:
Four-day overnight in Massachusetts with activities in Boston, including a baseball game at Fenway Park
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Hershey Park trip, Field Day
Week 2:
Four-day overnight with trips to Maryland, Virginia and various monuments and sites in Washington, D.C.
Skip To Main Content
June Term and Capstone Experiences
At Newark Academy, the final two weeks of the school year are a time for immersive, hands-on discovery in both NA’s Upper and Middle School.
Upper School June Term
Middle School Capstone Experiences
Upper School students take a hands-on, intensive course of their choosing. NA faculty members designed courses like “Making Things Fly” and “Mindful Adventures” to engage student passions and expand student interests.
The learning that takes place in June Term classes is different than one would find in most high school classrooms. June Term classes prioritize active learning and collaboration, with the final assessment typically taking the form of a student-generated product.
For more information about June Term, contact Mrs. Eggert (
JuneTerm@newarka.edu
).
3-D Printing, Technical Drawing and Modeling
Adventures in Time Travel
American Horror Stories: Text and Subtext
The Art of Ceramic Raku Firing
The Art of Coaching: Beyond the Xs and Os
The Art of the Possible: Building a Better Political Party
Chemists' Playground: Where Curiosity Meets Science
Fantastic Game Design
From Evidence to Justice: Forensic Science Investigation
From Page to Stage: The One-Act Play
The Future of Food: Nutrition and the Food Revolution
Helping Ourselves: Self-Help in American Culture, Past and Present
Hooked on Fishing: Skills, Species and Stewardship
Making Things Fly: From Gliders to Rockets
MedLaunch: Getting Your Finger on the Pulse
Mindful Adventures, from the Mundane to the Magnificent
One with the Force: Creative Writing with Mythology
The Transformative Chef: Four Elements of Cooking
At the end of the year, Middle School students take part in activities on campus and field trips that promote teamwork, independence, and risk-taking. The Capstone Experience culminates with grade-level overnight field trips.
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Field Day, Federal Reserve Bank trip
Week 2:
Four-day overnight in Pennsylvania with trips to Philadelphia, Hershey Park and Gettysburg
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Hershey Park trip, Field Day
Week 2:
Four-day overnight in Massachusetts with activities in Boston, including a baseball game at Fenway Park
Week 1:
Year-long reflective portfolios, student-led conferences for parents and advisors, Hershey Park trip, Field Day
Week 2:
Four-day overnight with trips to Maryland, Virginia and various monuments and sites in Washington, D.C.