June Term
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West Sound Academy’s academic semesters end mid-May, so all West Sound Academy students participate in June Term during the last ten days of the school year. June Term can also provide students an opportunity to opt in to an international or domestic experiential learning trip called a June TREC (Travel, Rethink, Explore, Connect).
During June Term, students study one or two intensive classes in a forum where they can put the academic skills they have been building into practical application. Students enroll in either one morning and one afternoon June Term class or an all-day June Term class. Students are graded and earn 0.25 elective credits for a half-day June Term class or 0.5 elective credits for an all-day June Term class.
Full-day June term courses consume the entire school day, so students are enrolled in just one course. Half-day courses meet for three hours each day, either in the morning or the afternoon. The Independent June Term is available as a morning or afternoon half-day option. Students are first required to submit a June Term Independent Proposal form and have it approved by the Head of School.
The classes listed below were offered in the 2026 June Term. Offerings for the 2027 June Term will be announced in April.
- All
- Full Day
- Half-Day
Code, Circuits, and Smart Devices
MORNING JUNE TERM – In this hands-on STEM workshop, students built and programmed interactive devices using the BBC micro:bit—a tiny programmable computer packed with lights, sensors, sound, and wireless communication. Students learned the basics of Python programming while experimenting with how software interacts with the physical world. Along the way, the class explored the ideas…
Escape Room Design
MORNING JUNE TERM – In this June Term class, students experienced the process of planning, designing, building, and testing an original escape room. Students learned how to write in secret codes; design immersive settings and compelling lore; plan sequences of engaging, hands-on clues; give helpful hints; set up locks, puzzles, and red herrings; and play…
Independent June Term
A student can propose an Independent June Term course of study for half the day. The student must indicate their intention in an Independent June Term course proposal. All independent June Term course proposals must include a designated adult supervisor or mentor. Any student interested in pursuing this type of June Term project should submit…
June Hikes
FULL DAY JUNE TERM – Students learned, explored, and discovered nature with WSA teachers Bernice Cavalluzzi and Luca Brambilla. In this June Term class, students hiked and shared knowledge of nature on various trails around Kitsap County. They explored everything from woodland trails to tidepools and created nature journals along the way to share with…
June Tunes
FULL DAY JUNE TERM – This was an all-day music ensemble course with the goal of giving a live performance on June 9 at the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion in Poulsbo’s Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Students taking this class needed to have intermediate to advanced experience on at least one instrument. Led by Paul, the class worked…
Leadership Launch
MORNING JUNE TERM – Leadership Launch was a hands-on experience focused on building relationships, developing leadership skills, and shaping a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through interactive games, team challenges, and collaborative activities, students developed practical mentoring skills and learned how to create engaging, inclusive experiences for others. The course culminated in a community…
Maker Studio: Sewing & Design
AFTERNOON JUNE TERM – In this half-day class, students learned the art and craft of sewing through hands-on, project-based work. This course was designed for both beginners and those looking to build confidence and introduced sewing machine operation, pattern reading, and essential construction techniques. Students created a series of functional, personalized projects, including a tote…
Tabletop Adventures: Exploring the Mysteries of Thorn Hollow
AFTERNOON JUNE TERM – A quiet town sits at the crossroads of strange happenings. A whispering well. A lantern that lights itself. A bakery that produces bread when empty. A tower no one remembers building with the shadow that points in the wrong direction. During this imaginative June Term, students designed an adventuring character and—using a…
Full Day
Full-day June term courses consume the entire school day, so students are enrolled in just one course.
June Hikes
FULL DAY JUNE TERM – Students learned, explored, and discovered nature with WSA teachers Bernice Cavalluzzi and Luca Brambilla. In this June Term class, students hiked and shared knowledge of nature on various trails around Kitsap County. They explored everything from woodland trails to tidepools and created nature journals along the way to share with…
June Tunes
FULL DAY JUNE TERM – This was an all-day music ensemble course with the goal of giving a live performance on June 9 at the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion in Poulsbo’s Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Students taking this class needed to have intermediate to advanced experience on at least one instrument. Led by Paul, the class worked…
Half Day
Half-Day courses meet for three hours each day, either in the morning or the afternoon.
Code, Circuits, and Smart Devices
MORNING JUNE TERM – In this hands-on STEM workshop, students built and programmed interactive devices using the BBC micro:bit—a tiny programmable computer packed with lights, sensors, sound, and wireless communication. Students learned the basics of Python programming while experimenting with how software interacts with the physical world. Along the way, the class explored the ideas…
Escape Room Design
MORNING JUNE TERM – In this June Term class, students experienced the process of planning, designing, building, and testing an original escape room. Students learned how to write in secret codes; design immersive settings and compelling lore; plan sequences of engaging, hands-on clues; give helpful hints; set up locks, puzzles, and red herrings; and play…
Independent June Term
A student can propose an Independent June Term course of study for half the day. The student must indicate their intention in an Independent June Term course proposal. All independent June Term course proposals must include a designated adult supervisor or mentor. Any student interested in pursuing this type of June Term project should submit…
Leadership Launch
MORNING JUNE TERM – Leadership Launch was a hands-on experience focused on building relationships, developing leadership skills, and shaping a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through interactive games, team challenges, and collaborative activities, students developed practical mentoring skills and learned how to create engaging, inclusive experiences for others. The course culminated in a community…
Maker Studio: Sewing & Design
AFTERNOON JUNE TERM – In this half-day class, students learned the art and craft of sewing through hands-on, project-based work. This course was designed for both beginners and those looking to build confidence and introduced sewing machine operation, pattern reading, and essential construction techniques. Students created a series of functional, personalized projects, including a tote…
Tabletop Adventures: Exploring the Mysteries of Thorn Hollow
AFTERNOON JUNE TERM – A quiet town sits at the crossroads of strange happenings. A whispering well. A lantern that lights itself. A bakery that produces bread when empty. A tower no one remembers building with the shadow that points in the wrong direction. During this imaginative June Term, students designed an adventuring character and—using a…