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.

During the Q-Term, students meet with the same class and instructor(s) every day and pursue only the subject related to their class. Such focus creates an arena for project-based learning, experiential adventure, problem-based learning, creative design and service opportunities that enrich and deepen students’ connection to the content.

The Capstone Project is a large-scale, yearlong research assignment for seniors, which synthesizes learning from other courses and demonstrates their command of S.K.S. (Skills for Knowledge and Success) in a real-world context. Seniors are required to complete the capstone project as a criterion for graduation.

The Cornerstone Project is a large-scale research assignment for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders, which synthesizes learning from other courses and demonstrates their command of S.K.S. (Skills for Knowledge and Success) in a real-world context. Cornerstone projects may be completed within one academic year, or may carry over into succeeding years.

The S.K.S. emphasized in these projects are: strategic reading, writing, research, problem solving, technological proficiency, collaboration, and oral presentation skills.

Students may work on projects individually or in groups of no more than 3 students. Some portions of the projects may be completed individually (e.g. journal entries, reflection pieces, portfolio), and some together (e.g. bibliography/research).

Advisors for capstone/cornerstone projects may be any member of the Storm King faculty or administration. If a faculty member is not approached by a student to be a project advisor, he or she may be asked to assist another faculty member who has a multitude of projects.

Projects are to be presented at the Cornerstone/Capstone Fair scheduled to be held the last week of the academic year.