Educational Extras
Outdoor Education
Seventh graders go to YMCA Estes
Park Center for three days in the spring. The focus of the trip is
on learning about nature and the environment, but more importantly,
bonding as a class to prepare for the leadership responsibilities of
eighth grade. Last year students learned some astronomy, dissected
owl pellets, studies plants and animals, participated in writing projects,
hiked, prepared their own prayer services, and cooked their own meals.
Science Fair
Each spring students in Grades 6-8
participate in a science fair with student lead experiments to practice
the scientific method. Students must present their research and
findings to a panel of judges and winners get cash prizes.
Junior Great Books
Starting in fifth grade,
students testing two grade levels ahead in reading and maintaining a high
grade point average may be nominated for Junior Great Books. In this
program they read and discuss challenging, classic literature with
participants from other schools.