Barrack Institutes

The Barrack Institutes provide upper school students the opportunity to pursue areas of interest with a focus on learning, skill development, and real-world applications.

Students across all grades in each Institute participate in classes, hear from speakers, and attend field trips connected to their overall topic areas culminating in a capstone project.

Beginning in their 9th grade year, students choose the Institute that is of most interest to them and focus on themed learning and electives for at least two years with the option to continue Institute classes through graduation.

Students who pursue four years in an Institute are awarded a certificate upon graduation, while others will fulfill additional credits via electives. In place of or in addition to an Institute, students also have the option to take Spanish.

STEAM Institute

Incorporating STEM fields, including computer science and engineering, as well as art and design, the STEAM Institute encourages students to think outside the box, take chances, manage setbacks, and be part of a successful team that brings an idea from concept to prototype.

Business and Entrepreneurship Institute

Students gain a concrete understanding of topics like economics, budgeting, strategy development, and marketing, establishing foundations within the business and entrepreneurship fields, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning and developing skills in presentation, organization, writing, collaboration, and flexible thinking.

Art Institute

Students have the opportunity to deepen their artistic exploration in an area of particular interest, including painting, drawing, and ceramics. Institute participants are exposed to techniques and concepts like to color theory, perspective, design, and shape.