Welcome to Quest!
Your one-stop shop for all things related to Quest
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Quest due dates
Quest due dates
Sep 30: Proposal (have a vague idea)
Jan 31: Declaration (lock it in)
Mar 15: Logistics (Expo prep)
Apr 12: Quest Video
Apr 15: QUEST EXPO!! Save the date!
Quest Intro & FAQs
Quest Intro & FAQs
Parents -- do you have questions about Quest? Sushu introduces the main goals of Quest and answers some FAQs here: https://youtu.be/rdo_Xn-pIz0
(timestamps included, recommend watching at 1.5x speed, link to slide deck)
Explore last year's Quest!
Explore last year's Quest!
Quest App: https://nuevaquest2025.glide.page/
Are You Questing? Check the Quest Rubric
Are You Questing? Check the Quest Rubric
Appropriate size and scope:
Is it probably doable in ~40 hours?
It’s okay to dream big, don’t start too small
Shouldn't be doable in one weekend
Student-driven and organized:
Is it something that you want to do for yourself?
Are you handling most of the logistics and organization?
Are you figuring out what to do next, or is someone else?
Navigating uncertainty:
Do you have ~80% chance of success in doing this?
Are there parts of the Quest that you don’t know how to do?
Is it fun and challenging to work on?
What is Quest?
What is Quest?
Quest is a unique program of our Upper School, where we ask students to engage in independent exploration projects during each of their Upper School years. You can choose to do something new every single year, or you can choose to work on the same topic all four years, or anywhere in between.
If we have to sum it up, Quest is your chance to push yourself to try something new, be curious, and figure things out along the way.
The best way to approach Quest is with a sense of playfulness and an expectation that things will get messy and uncertain at times. Don't worry - this is exactly what should happen if you've picked a good Quest! Getting stuck is okay! We're here to help you get un-stuck and help you get through those frustrating times. We've got you!
Most importantly, remember that Quest is driven by the student. There are many other expectations and pressures of what you should do with your time, but Quest is about carving out time and space in your life to do something fun and messy. It might help to think about Quest as a student-driven extracurricular -- advocate for time to do what you want! We're here to support you, but ultimately it's your Quest journey.
Stuck? Get Support!
Stuck? Get Support!
Lost? Confused? Stuck? That's a natural part of the process -- you are, after all, navigating the unknown.
Here are just a few of the ways you can get support during your Quest
- Need structure or logistical support?
9th grade: Check your Quest Log for timelines, resources, and project organization guides. (Search for "Quest Log" in your Google Drive)
Email Sushu (sxia@nuevaschool.org), find Sushu at the Friday lunchtime table or @mention me on your Quest Log
Sign up for a Quest WoW: this would be a good time to check in with Sushu, talk with other Questies, as well as 2 hours to work on your Quest
- Need a sounding board or a commiseration partner?
Try talking to your friends and family, your advisor, or other friendly adults on campus
Find Sushu -- drop by lunchtime Quest Clinic or my 3rd floor desk
Find a Quest Coach -- check out the list of Quest Coaches in the Quest Network!
- Need domain-specific help?
Ask friends and family -- you'd be surprised at who might know someone who knows someone!
Check out the Quest Network! These are all friendly Nueva community members who have a wealth of knowledge!
Research potential experts online and reach out to them. (Unsure how? Come talk to Sushu)
- Need time to work on Quest?
Talk to your family about how to carve out more time for Quest -- it's worth it!
Sign up for a Quest WoW -- that's guaranteed 2 hours to spend on your Quest!
There will be Advisory time to complete Quest forms, etc
Join our Quest Network
Join our Quest Network
Have some cool experience, skill, or knowledge that you'd like to share? Be a resource for Questies when they're stuck!
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