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Senior Projects
Explore Beyond BurkeThe "capstone" to the Burke experience, the Senior Project gives students an opportunity to pursue interests and passions beyond the classroom – exploring and contributing to communities and workplaces around the region. Students work with faculty, staff, and their advisor to develop a meaningful internship or in-depth independent study.
Rather than take classes in their final weeks of high school, seniors engage full-time in these projects. Students may also partner with peers in a small project group. Upon completing the hands-on component of their project, seniors present their work to the community during the week before Graduation.
Senior Projects require a significant investment of time, effort and initiative, but alumni often agree that it is one of the most rewarding Burke experiences.
Group & Individual Projects | 2023
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Senior Projects 2023
Traditionally, Burke seniors wrap up classes three weeks prior to Graduation, dedicating two weeks to a full-time, independent (or collaborative!) senior project, before returning to school to present their work to the full community. On June 1, students and faculty from all grades gathered around campus to watch small groups of seniors present and take questions about their projects.Read More -
Senior Projects 2021
In a typical year, seniors projects are two-week internships or independent studies, often completed at local organizations and nonprofits. While most on-site projects were not in the cards this year (and the timeline was a bit shorter), the Class of 2021 showed an amazing array of creative, hands-on work:Read More
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