Applying Learning in a Real World Context

Senior projects are an opportunity for students to depart from the traditional school day to broaden their learning outside the classroom. Each senior is encouraged to follow a passion and engage in activities that entail adventure, creativity, curiosity, the use of various life-skills, and/or community service.

Students have two weeks to focus on furthering the pursuit of an interest they have gained as a result of some aspect of Pacifica’s program (academic, artistic, athletic, assembly, chapel, etc.), by gaining hands-on experience in an off-campus environment. All projects will be a minimum of 60 hours (30 hours per week). Projects should typically fit—but are not limited to—one of the following categories:

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Adventure

A senior student may plan and execute a significant outdoor adventure such as long-distance, multi-day bike trip, camping trip, or hike.

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Creativity

A senior student may engage in the creation of an artistic project.

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Curiosity

A senior student may pursue an area of significant interest and delve into a research project or entrepreneurial endeavor.

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Life Skills

A senior student may be an apprentice or intern in a work environment.

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Service to Others

A senior student may orient their project towards the community, involving work for a non-profit service organization, whether cultural, religious, political, or environmental.