Q-Term

Q-Term, short for “Quest-Term,” is a Storm King School  Signature Courses – a selection of short, intensive courses offered in addition to the regular academic schedule and often outside the classroom. Q-Term is designed to allow students and faculty to collaborate, create, innovate, think critically, and solve problems while on a quest for knowledge in their subject of choice. The School’s 2023 Q-Term will take place right after final exams on May 18-26, 2023.

This year, our faculty has created an engaging roster of Q-Term courses for our students to choose from. To learn more about each course being offered, students attended a Q-Term Fair held in Orr Commons where they were able to as questions and get more information before making their choices. From the sciences and engineering to the arts; from the environment and outdoors to social sciences and business, our students will be sure to find a course that will spark one of their interests and passions! Detailed descriptions and important information about each of the courses can be found below:

2024 Q-Term Courses:

The Arts

  • Crafting the Game
  • Thinking Big: Mural Painting
  • Sewing & Fashion Design
  • Acting Masterclass
  • The Artistry of Film
  • Video Journalism

The Environment and Outdoors

  • The Appalachian Trail Project
  • Disc Golf
  • Rocks & Minerals of the Historic Hudson Valley
  • Level 1 Kayaking Certification 

Community, Culture, and History

  • Heart & Hands: Building Bridges Through Community Service
  • Historic Towns & Gardens of the Hudson Valley
  • Next Stop: College 

Science, Fantasy, and Problem Solving

  • The Criminal Mind & Forensic Psychology
  • Minecraft Redstone
  • Swords & Wizardry
  • Rocket Science & Flight

Communication and Business

  • Intro to Public Speaking
  • Crafting Your TEDx Moment
  • Shark Tank Entrepreneurship

Videos from the Classroom