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What happens when students are trusted to design their own learning and take it out into the real world? This week, we connect with JCHS librarian and Keystone director Robin Gluck to explore how the school’s signature senior project transforms curiosity into meaningful, real-world work. Through four key pillars—project management, communication, iteration, and community engagement—students learn to navigate challenges, connect with experts, and build something that extends well beyond the classroom. Gluck shares powerful stories of students who turn personal passions into impactful projects, created for authentic audiences. Find out why Keystone is more than a capstone—it’s a formative experience that builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.

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What happens when you find the place where you can truly just be yourself? In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, senior Henry Barenbaum reflects on his decision to transfer to JCHS and how this welcoming, connected community helped him grow in confidence and authenticity. He shares an honest perspective on living with autism—highlighting both the challenges and the strengths that have shaped his identity and social growth. From speaking openly on student panels to designing a creative Keystone project around the “perfect burger,” Henry’s journey offers a thoughtful look at self-discovery, resilience, and the power of being fully yourself.

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What if the moments that challenge you most are the ones that shape you most? In this episode, Bennett Taubman (JCHS’24, Dartmouth College ‘28) reflects on how stepping outside his comfort zone at JCHS—from theater to AP Comparative Government—sparked unexpected passions and shaped his path to Dartmouth. He shares how academic challenge, creative exploration, and learning to manage real struggle prepared him for both the freedom and responsibility of college life. Along the way, Bennett offers an honest look at growth: balancing ambition, building community, and discovering when to say no. It’s a thoughtful, energizing conversation about curiosity, resilience, and making the most of every opportunity.

To find out more about JCHS, visit www.jchsofthebay.org. Follow us on Instagram at @JCHSWolves, and on YouTube at @JCHSOnline.