Focus Studies

What is Focus Studies?

Focus Studies is a program that is truly a departure from our regular course of studies and a great opportunity for all of us to be life-long learners.  

We define our regular offerings as:

A Focus Study is a class offering that students select as a special interest focus for a five day block, twice a year. These classes will meet for 60 minutes per day and all K-8 students will participate. During these weeks, our specials/electives schedule is amended.  We move to a focus study rotation where all K-8 students select one class that focuses on students’ specific interests. These classes are designed by combining core curriculum with ideas generated from student and staff special interests.  

During these sessions:

For 60 minutes each day, K-8 students attend focus studies.  All teaching staff and some parent volunteers offer a focus study during these two blocks for five consecutive days. Special area classes and electives still happen, but with an amended schedule.

The focus study groups fall into one of these arrangements:

What are the Advantages? 

Planning Materials for Focus Study Leaders

Spring 2023 Focus Study Topics

Parent Volunteer Form To Lead, Assist or Take Attendance

Leader Planning Guide 

Leader Planning Guide from Spring 2015 Focus Studies (as an example)