The Q-Term is a short, intensive course that provides Storm King faculty and students a chance to explore more deeply subject matter for which they have a particular passion and curiosity. It is a mutual quest for knowledge, outside of the regular weekly schedule and usually, outside of the classroom.

The Capstone Project

The Capstone Project is a voluntary, independent research project beginning in the spring of the junior year and completed in the fall of the senior year. The Capstone Project synthesizes learning from previously completed courses while focusing on our bedrock Skills and Knowledge for Success (S.K.S.). These 21^st century skills include strategic reading, writing, research, problem solving, technological proficiency, collaboration, and oral presentation skills.

Interested students apply for admission into the Capstone Program by proposing a project and demonstrating academic proficiency, effort, and character. Required elements of the Capstone Project include a research paper, blog/journal, and oral presentation. Students are also required to incorporate summer fieldwork and may choose to create products or events as elements of their projects.

While the work is largely independent, participating students will be guided through the process by a course instructor as well as “experts,” who are faculty or community mentors, with project-specific knowledge. While the work is largely independent, participating students will be guided through the process by a course instructor as well as “experts,” who are faculty or community mentors with project specific knowledge.