SHS Middle School
Intensive Courses 2016-17
What are intensives?
What are intensives?
Intensive courses are experiential classes that involve students in a creative process that is multi-disciplinary, real-world, and hands-on. The classes are “passion projects” designed by teachers who create opportunities for students to learn experientially both inside and outside the classroom. Outings and guest speakers are a regular occurrence. Each intensive class partners with an outside organization (museum, charity, or service organization). Students learn collaboratively and through self-reflection. Intensives provide unique experiences and encourage students to make connections between theory and practice in an environment that is engaging and stimulating.
Intensive courses are experiential classes that involve students in a creative process that is multi-disciplinary, real-world, and hands-on. The classes are “passion projects” designed by teachers who create opportunities for students to learn experientially both inside and outside the classroom. Outings and guest speakers are a regular occurrence. Each intensive class partners with an outside organization (museum, charity, or service organization). Students learn collaboratively and through self-reflection. Intensives provide unique experiences and encourage students to make connections between theory and practice in an environment that is engaging and stimulating.