Inside Our Day.
Project-Based Learning is at the heart of LJ Campus. Four hours a day. Intentionally structured and backed by research, students build strong academic foundations, then put what they know to work by making decisions, solving problems, and developing ideas of their own.
arrival + community
core academics
lunch
project courses
gratitude + reflection
pick up
One Day. Two Parts.
Every Project Course day follows the same framework, balancing core academics with hands-on, project-based learning.
core academics
Students bring their own curriculum and work independently, managing their time and asking for help when needed.
project courses
Students tackle real world problems by developing ideas, making decisions, and creating solutions of their own.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Families can continue using the curriculum that works for their child, while students learn to take greater ownership of it. There’s something powerful about giving children the space to manage their work, make decisions, ask for help, and discover that they are capable of directing their own learning.
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Core academics are completed at each student’s individual level. During Project Courses, students work on the same problem but develop their own solutions, allowing the level of planning, building, and problem solving to vary by student.
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Core academics build foundational skills. Project Courses give students a place to use those skills by making decisions, working through problems, and creating solutions. The two parts are designed to move learning from foundation to application to creation.
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Students practice managing their work, making decisions, working through challenges, and asking for support. The goal is to move students from following directions to taking an active role in their learning.
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The same group of students meets for 3 to 4 weeks, with each session building toward a culminating project. This gives students time to develop, test, and improve their ideas alongside their peers.
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An authentic audience gives students a purpose for their work. Students learn to communicate their thinking, explain their decisions, and present what they created.