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Your passion, your course. Independent study lets students explore their passions and deep-dive into their areas of interest — available case by case to students who work well independently and perform at a high level academically.

Independent study allows students to learn about a subject unavailable in the established curriculum, or to explore a topic in greater depth — and during senior year, students can create their own course, determine the course of study, and work one-on-one with a faculty member to earn academic credit. Students interested in earning that credit take the lead: they find a faculty member to advise the study, then develop the coursework in collaboration with that teacher to supplement the School’s departmental offerings. Recent Independent Study areas have included Environmental Science Policy, International Relations, Physics Mechanics, Photography, Psychology, English Literature, and Fashion.

World-class thinkers, creators, and leaders — on our mountain campus.

The Guest Speaker Series at The Storm King School brings world-class thinkers, creators, and leaders to campus, inspiring students to connect their learning with the wider world. Throughout the year, Storm King welcomes distinguished lecturers and scholars from renowned institutions such as Stanford University and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, along with National Geographic Fellows, entrepreneurs, and business innovators. These engaging presentations and discussions challenge students to explore new perspectives, think critically about global issues, and develop the curiosity and confidence to lead with purpose beyond the classroom.