Signature Programs
At Roycemore School, learning isn’t confined to textbooks and lectures. It’s an adventure that extends beyond classroom walls. Our Signature Programs are designed to ignite curiosity, fuel passions, and prepare students for a future where adaptability, creativity, and real-world problem-solving are key.
All students engage in experiential learning throughout their time at Roycemore. Our engaging curriculum allows students at every grade level to learn by doing. Our three Signature Programs empower students to drive their own experiential, hands-on learning. Though these programs vary by division, what they all have in common is an abundance of student choice, academic connections, and experiential learning that includes Design Thinking. Through these programs, all students can explore their individual passions on a deeper level and develop the confidence, curiosity, and skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Imagine hitting "pause" on traditional classes to dive deep into a subject you're passionate about. That’s exactly what happens during January Short Term (JST), a transformative three-week program where students embark on immersive projects, internships, and explorations that push the boundaries of learning. Whether it’s designing a video game, interning at a local business, or traveling to a new city, JST has empowered students to take charge of their education in bold new ways for over 50 years.
Learn more about January Short Term.
Learning is an experience, not just an exercise. Middle School students break free from traditional subjects to explore big ideas through interdisciplinary projects in P3. They might be creating their own civilizations, tackling sustainability challenges, or engineering solutions for animal shelters. This dynamic, project-based approach makes learning relevant, exciting, and engaging.
Each Middle School student works on a passion project to experience the joy of self-directed learning and growth. Throughout the school year, students meet with a teacher and an expert mentor to help stay on track as they move through the design thinking process to solve a problem they are passionate about. The week prior to spring break is deemed “Experience Week,” and is completely dedicated to P3. The week includes field trips, community service, guest speakers, workshops, and other hands-on activities. The culmination is our P3 Expo at the end of Experience Week, where all students share their solutions, prototypes, and knowledge with our community.
Past projects have included:
- Equal Pay in Women's Sports
- Climate Change
- Mental Health
- Podcasting
- Animal Shelters
Learn more about P3.
"Getting a new passion is opening a door to new possibilities." Middle School Student
Innovation starts with a spark. Through hands-on experiences in Design Thinking, Roycemore students learn to tackle complex challenges using creativity, collaboration, and user-centered problem-solving. They brainstorm, prototype, and bring ideas to life, turning imagination into reality.
Each spring, the Lower School devotes two weeks to an in-depth, project-based study of design thinking and problem-solving. Groups explore different aspects of a problem to be solved, working together in multi-age groupings that encourage collaboration and team support.
Learn more about D.I.G. Deep.
When I remember my years at Roycemore, it is clear to me that Roycemore’s culture of excellence and individuality has positively shaped my life since graduation. Roycemore emphasized learning through discovery, critical thinking, and challenging oneself; values that have remained with me to this day. Through my January Short Term projects, I learned and was inspired by the logic behind how computers operate and went on to study Computer Science in college. I still remember how I learned to critically analyze film on another JST project. Roycemore provided me with a truly unique experience.
— Dr. Terry Gdoutos '05
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