Personal Projects

Orion’s Trademarked Program: Personal Projects©

Orion’s unique program develops and hones executive functioning skills through individual learning projects that are planned, researched, and presented to peers and parents every six weeks throughout the four years they are at Orion. Students spend a class period every day targeting their specific learning goals. With individualized mentor support they practice the tools and strategies necessary for success in the classroom. These executive functioning skills carry them into college and the future workplace.

Create long term plans and schedules
Set concrete and measurable goals
Track and reflect on their own progress
Learn various organizational tools
Synthesize complex information into well-designed products
Present topics to the community in a compelling and engaging manner

Our graduates often cite Personal Projects© as one of the keys to success in post-Orion endeavors. The skills and tools they learn through this program are easily transferable to all other educational and work settings and have proven to be invaluable.