Learning Labs are unique CSD open schedule blocks given to students throughout their days to be able to get work done that they might have not completed during class time. They are also a great way to have less work at home. 

Freshman learning labs are different from upperclassmen learning labs. Every year the freshmen students sign a document agreeing to things that are expected of them in the coming year for how they are to use their time in the learning lab. During freshman year at CSD, freshmen are expected to report to the guided learning lab room.

Ms. Rae Brown teaches the 9th graders.

“Learning Lab is not only a great time to work on assignments but also a great time to learn study etiquette and study habits. A lot of students start freshman year not understanding why we have a more contained environment but it helps them learn how much their actions affect those trying to work around them,” said Ms. Rae Brown, Guided Learning Lab Teacher.

Sophomore year and beyond students can really sit wherever they desire to do their work. This includes hallways, either of the commons areas and even outside at the picnic tables. 

In reality, students use learning labs in different ways. 

Kaycee Mullally (‘24) said, “It saves me from doing my work at home, and I like how I’m able to talk to my friends and be out of class.”  

“I like it because I like not having to learn anything,” said Kate Montgomery (’25).

Learning Lab is a favorite for many students whether they use it for academics, socializing or anything in between.