Eighth-Grade Quest Project

 

The Eighth-Grade Quest Project is a student rite of passage at Nueva. Quest (formerly known as Recital) was established more than twenty years ago as an opportunity for students to investigate and learn about a passion of their choosing. Many students continue to pursue their Quest project's area of interest in high school.

Design thinking tenets are practiced throughout the project to help students brainstorm and evaluate different options at each stage of the project. Eighth grade Quest projects require students to:

  • choose a project area and make a plan
  • recruit and meet with a mentor (an adult who is not their parent) in the field of study
  • draft a comprehensive project plan with monthly updates (this comprehensive plan teaches students project-management techniques for long-term projects)

Quest Night is a celebratory evening! Student presenters display and perform their projects while fielding questions from parents, family friends, and mentors.

Quest Projects Examples

Musical Fusion

Jeremy wrote, played, produced, and mastered a fusion instrumental album.