Enhancing the Curriculum Intellectual life is structured to leave room for exploration. Students and faculty share in experiential learning both on campus and in the world. LACUNA (noun): a gap; an interval In the winter, the entire Walker’s community engages in a week-long Lacuna, a break in the typical schedule, where students choose special classes based on their interests. These unique mini classes, some co-taught by students and faculty, provide new opportunities to learn outside of a traditional classroom setting and structure. Some courses take students out into the community to explore new topics and ideas. GLOBAL EXPLORATION Walker’s makes it a priority for girls to develop an international perspective. Girls engage in courses with a global lens and participate in travel abroad programs and exchanges. Recent trips include China, Australia, the Dominican Republic and Panama, where students studied tropical ecology, engaged with scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and performed community outreach programs. ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Academic Support Center is for all students who wish to enhance their academic performance and develop effective study habits and strategies. A variety of systems are in place to ensure that each student’s academic success is fostered, including the development of individualized plans to address areas of need.
“I’ve always loved to learn. Walker’s teachers celebrate and encourage that.”
–Lizzy