Students pursuing a diploma at The Storm King School will now have more flexibility and autonomy to design their own course of study in preparation for their life beyond secondary school. Beginning in August 2018, the School will launch a new “4 x 4 Schedule” which will allow more immersive engagement in fewer subjects at a time. While college requirements still determine many fundamental topics and skills taught within our curriculum, the new schedule will also create the opportunity for students to take additional academic and elective credits in a myriad of subjects.

Whether their goal is to attend a four-year college, pursue the Arts, or hone their knowledge and skills for a career in the technology field, the new schedule reinforces Storm King’s commitment to supporting each individual student as they engage in a wide variety of interests.

Maximizing the educational experience of our students in accordance with the School’s mission has been an ongoing priority for the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. Thus, the concept of a new schedule and an expanded program is, in reality, far from new, and has actually been in the making for more than three years. The program development and design process included interviews with students, families, and teachers, a year of experimentation with longer class periods and trial schedules, and extensive best practices research. All are in agreement that the resulting program truly facilitates Storm King’s student-centered approach and will help to ensure the School continues to lead its students into successful lives and careers well into the 21^st century.

Headmaster Jonathan Lamb attributes the quality of the end result to the group of faculty who dedicated themselves to the process. “I wish to thank all the faculty members who worked on this initiative for their diligence, thoughtful consideration, and commitment to this process. I believe that our new schedule will allow the School to better prepare our students for the future and encourage them to dream even bigger,” continued Mr. Lamb.