Student Projects

Sophomore Project, Extended Essay, and Senior Thesis

Over the course of CCES student's career in the Upper School, they will have two significant experiences involving individual study and research.

In tenth grade, students do a sophomore project that combines research and experiential work on a topic of the student's choice. All sophomores give a brief presentation on their project  to teachers, peers, and families. A teacher-mentor works with the student throughout the process.

In twelfth grade, students complete an in-depth research paper. The Senior Thesis is a paper that centers on a topic chosen by the student in coordination with a teacher-mentor. For IB students, a similar undertaking is completed and is called the Extended Essay. Both of these projects culminate with the student giving an in-depth presentation to a group of peers, teachers, and parents.