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St. Luke's J-Term
St. Luke's Head of Upper School Liz Perry talks about the signature program for St. Luke's 9th graders.
St. Luke's Head of Upper School Liz Perry talks about the school's 9th grade J-Term program:
When we launched the first St. Luke's J-Term four years ago with the Class of 2018, we considered it an experiment. We would take a few days away from the regular business of school and challenge students to investigate problems in the wider world. We hoped they would learn something meaningful about their chosen topics. We hoped they would be able to manage the freedom it offered—no teachers telling you what to do? No grades? It sounded good, but in quiet moments, we asked ourselves: could this really work?...
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Read more about J-Term and view a video in St. Luke's Leading Voices blog by Head of Upper School Liz Perry.
St. Luke's is a secular private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. A kind, inclusive community awaits you at St. Luke's.
