Costa Rica and China Showcase

In eighth grade our students plan to take an international trip to either China or Costa Rica, depending upon the world language that they study. Beginning in kindergarten our students study either Spanish or Mandarin. This study also includes cultural and historical competency of the language and countries that speak the language.

Seventh graders at Lab Middle have been working to familiarize themselves with the culture, history, geography, and people of China and Costa Rica. From their study they have each created an auction piece to show their connection to the country. Each piece has a direct connection to the country to which they will travel and tells a story about it.

All proceeds will directly support the international trip and reduce the cost associated with travel.

The Charlotte Lab School is a North Carolina tuition-free public charter school that opened in the Fall of 2015 in Uptown Charlotte. The Lab School currently serves 630 students in grades K-7 and is growing to ultimately serve approximately 750 students in grades K-8. In May 2014, the Lab School was named a "Breakthrough Model" for innovation through the Next Generation Learning Challenge.