QUEST Semester 1 Handbook (2008-2009)

QUEST is a five-component project designed and completed by all Irvington seniors. The student starts with a Question that will lead to an exploration of an area of personal choice. Through Understand, an answer to the Question starts to develop through research, reading, writing, and hands-on activities. The student and his/her consultant then create an Experience plan related to the Question. Action-oriented Experiences could include job shadowing, volunteering, interviewing, training, designing and creating, etc. Through Service, the student designs and implements an activity which will allow him/her to share their new knowledge with the greater community. Finally, at the Testimony, the student will present his/her entire QUEST to a panel of staff, parents and community members. This handbook was created for students completing the first semester of the QUEST project.