The Seminar School (TSS)

The Seminar School is an option for 9-12th graders at Service High School.  9th graders may choose to take their Language Arts (English 9-1 and 9-2) and Social Studies (World History 1 and 2) in a two-hour block in The Seminar School.  The Seminar School's curriculum is built upon the consideration of classic texts and the use of Socratic seminar.  Improved reading comprehension, a rigorous writing program, and the development of critical thinking are among the skills emphasized throughout the seminar classes.  The staff and students create a sense of community emphasizing independence, trust, personal responsibility, and inquiry.  Small groups of students work together in understanding the readings.  Students are then encouraged to be creative through dialogue and writing.

A Seminar Student is one that is...

• interested in developing critical thinking skills

• willing to take responsibility for their education

• open to new ideas and styles of learning

• interested in working cooperatively with others at school and in the community.

Seminar School Application
Zone Exemption/Lottery Application

Both of the above applications must be completed and submitted to the curriculum office to be considered for admission into The Seminar School.

Jeff Bassett
Mike Maulding
Keith Meisel
Jen Palmisano
Chad Sant
JP Tarbath
Brian Waite
 Kelly Webster
Amanda  Zogas