D-Term is an interdisciplinary and experiential service learning project that takes place in the final year of Middle School. Each year, a topic is chosen for the St. Stephen’s 8th Grade Students to study in depth. One of St. Stephen's goals is to help create responsible local and global citizens who value social justice. This year the eighth graders will study the city of Austin in depth. They will focus on current issues in Austin and the organizations that locally help and support the people of Austin as well as Austin’s environment.