Authentic Endeavors

Rather than simply studying history, science, and literature, we want the students to work as historians, scientists, and writers. The program of each classroom differs depending on the interests and work habits of students and teachers.

Instead of what are often termed “specialists,” we bring in experts in various disciplines for intensive residencies. For example, the scientist-in-residence works with a small group of students on his or her own research project or to help a group of students develop research projects. Working intensively with the scientist, the students more closely resemble apprentices, analogous to research assistants that a professor might hire. In this way, students are able to create and build upon their knowledge base by engaging directly throughout their research experiences to develop their conceptual knowledge, field and lab techniques and continue the research beyond the initial question.

Some of the Hayground’s authentic endeavors for students include Gardening, Culinary Arts, Filmmaking, Studio Art, Inventor's Workshop, Bookmaking, and Professional Apprenticeships.

 
 
Hayground prepared me by making sure that I was ready to enter a new environment. The senior projects help because in high school you do a lot of research projects so this helps our writing, researching and ability to handle criticism.
— Anon - Graduate