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Project Week and Global Exchange
Project Week
One of the hallmarks of the Latin’s proud tradition of academic excellence is our unique approach to experiential learning and how it enables our students to gain knowledge and develop their passions both in and out of the classroom.
The most well-known example of experiential learning at Latin is our Upper School Project Week, which began in 1972. Every March, Upper School students, faculty and staff spend a week exploring the world outside of the classroom and engaging in life-changing experiences that expand their knowledge and cultivate their interests.
Our Middle School students also spend a week engaged in a variety of real-world experiences. During their Project Week, which takes place in April, the sixth graders visit the state capitol, the eighth graders travel to Washington, D.C., and the fifth and seventh graders stay in town, but have the chance to get to know the city in new and exciting ways.
At Latin, we believe in the value of a well-rounded education that gives our students the chance to take ownership of their learning. It’s through these hands-on experiences and opportunities that we help them realize their full potential.
Some past Upper School Project Weeks have included:
Our Global Exchanges
Latin has a multi-faceted global education program that enables students to:
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Understand what is going on globally and discern the interconnectedness of cultures.
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Respect people of different cultures, embrace differences, and show empathy that reaches beyond national boundaries.
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Engage with people from various parts of the world, tackle real-world global problems, and show increasing competence in their ability to communicate in more than one language.
Among the features of this program are opportunities for students to participate in global exchanges, language immersion programs and international partnerships that prepare our students to become competent citizens of the world.
Examples of these opportunities include a band and chorus trip to Austria and Germany and exchanges with schools in Berlin, Madrid and South Africa.