iXplore

iXplore takes place each April and is an interim week of exploratory and hands-on learning. It promotes a sense of discovery, creativity, curiosity, connection, reflection, and responsibility for fifth through eighth grade students.  

Teachers and staff from GRCMS lead all iXplore classes. In January, the specific instructors and leaders for each class with a general overview of the class and provide additional details about what their child can expect.

Before iXplore week, instructors and leaders of each class will meet with the students for a time of devotions, which will take place during our normal, weekly chapel time. During these sessions, the instructors and leaders spend time getting to know their iXplore students, set expectations and provide an overview of what the students will experience and learn. 

Classes and experiences are generally designed for seventh and eighth graders or fifth and sixth graders. Students in fifth through eighth grade are given the opportunity to select their top five choices of classes or experiences for iXplore Week. In rare cases, students receive their third or fourth choice class.

Students must obtain parental permission and agreement before selecting classes. 

Class assignments are posted in November. Parents will also receive notice of your child’s confirmed class or experience via email from the instructors/leaders.

Students not traveling overnight with their classes or groups will attend school Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 2:50 pm.

Yes. There will be no disruption to hot lunch service during iXplore Week. 

Yes. There will be no disruption to bus transportation during iXplore Week. 

Parents may need to sign a permission slip or form if their child is being transported by volunteers or if their child is part of a group that is traveling and staying somewhere overnight. The instructors and leaders of the classes will communicate this directly to parents. 

Generally, most classes free or low cost. You will be notified if there is a cost. 

Yes. If your child is traveling, you will need to complete a Medical Information and Consent Form. Without this form, the student will not be able to participate. Instructors and class leaders are informed of every child’s medical needs and will attend to them appropriately. Medical information about our students is held and kept confidential by GRCMS staff. 

Parents will receive email communication from the instructors and leaders, and will inform you about opportunities to volunteer as a chaperone, support person, or driver.