Academics
Capstone
The Capstone Fair planned as part of Spring Family Weekend is now online. Visit it here.
Students in all four grades at Wayland conduct guided, independent research into a subject that captures their interest. At the end of the school year, that research culminates in a polished work by each student.
The capstone project helps students develop the research and writing skills they’ll need in college and creates another opportunity for authentic, student-driven learning.
Each student works with a faculty adviser who oversees their research and writing over the course of the year. Students have explored capstone topics in a wide range of areas, including literature, biology, athletics, the law, and topics such as the effect of meditation and mindfulness on focus and study skills; women in STEM fields; and Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws.
From year to year, students can focus on the same subject from different vantage points and develop a deep understanding of their topic through multiple years of research and analysis.
The capstone project helps students develop the research and writing skills they’ll need in college and creates another opportunity for authentic, student-driven learning.
Each student works with a faculty adviser who oversees their research and writing over the course of the year. Students have explored capstone topics in a wide range of areas, including literature, biology, athletics, the law, and topics such as the effect of meditation and mindfulness on focus and study skills; women in STEM fields; and Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws.
From year to year, students can focus on the same subject from different vantage points and develop a deep understanding of their topic through multiple years of research and analysis.
List of 4 items.
-
Freshman
Produce a 5 to 7-page research paper. -
Sophomores
Create a presentation to accompany a 6 to 8-page essay that incorporates at least two academic disciplines. -
Juniors
Write a ten-page essay with an argumentative scope that reaches two unlike disciplines. It must utilize data and statistics, and juniors defend their work to a panel of faculty members. -
Seniors
Complete an overarching project that reflects their academic or creative passions. While it will still have a written component, students will be encouraged to create something new or pursue a challenge not normally found within a traditional school curriculum.
101 North University Avenue | Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Admission: (800) 860-7725 | General Info: (920) 356-2120 | Fax: (920) 887-3373
Admission: (800) 860-7725 | General Info: (920) 356-2120 | Fax: (920) 887-3373
© Copyright 2020 Wayland Academy. All Rights Reserved.