These engaging and interactive topics are developed to provide a shorter exposure to a variety of topics. Students may select from several topics of interest and will attend four sessions during their stay. Past topics have included a guided tour of the nuclear reactor, linoleum printing and creating an SEP newspaper. Special Topics provide an opportunity for students to investigate and share ideas with peers outside of their morning classes. Seminar leaders construct a curriculum that is reviewed by the Seminar Coordinator to insure a variety of offerings and a high quality experience.
Students participate in activities for nine days with a final day of sharing.
On this last day of seminars, a seminar fair is held where all classes can share their products, ideas, and learning with each other in a roundtable approach. In their acceptance packet, students receive a listing of seminars being offered during their assigned session and are randomly placed in one of their top 4 choices. The seminars conducted with the 9-11 students are taught by members of their counseling staff. A seminar approach allows for small group study of a particular topic for an in-depth period of time. The purpose of the seminar is to expose students to a variety of topics that may spark a new interest or even lead to a future college major or career.