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Experiences Shape Who We Are 

At Grandview, we prioritize experiential learning as a crucial pathway to developing real-life skills and gaining industry insight. Through hands-on projects, internships, traveling and community engagement, students gain critical life skills like problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability. These experiences foster creativity, build confidence, and cultivate the resilience necessary for success in college and life beyond. We believe that learning by doing not only enhances academic understanding but also equips our students with the practical skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Experiential Learning

A half-day experience where students engage with leaders across multiple departments, including Research and Development, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal and Compliance, Operations, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance. From testing flavors and products to having lunch with the CEO of Celsius and other executives, this immersive experience provides invaluable exposure to the inner workings of a thriving company, equipping students with practical knowledge and professional perspectives.

At Grandview, we believe that experiential learning begins early. Our Lower School students' annual experiences in the Florida Everglades provide the opportunity to engage directly with the region's wildlife and explore its unique ecosystem. This hands-on experience deepens their understanding of environmental science, conservation, and the natural world. By immersing our young learners in such rich educational opportunities, we inspire curiosity, foster a connection to nature, and help develop critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

GPSx is an innovative, student-directed initiative inspired by the TedX format. Through GPSx, students have the opportunity to speak and interview experts from various industries, diving deep into meaningful conversations on real-world topics. This program is designed to help students develop the 5 Cs—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and character—while gaining invaluable public speaking experience. By taking ownership of the event, students sharpen their leadership skills and build confidence, preparing them for future academic and professional success.

On this 5-day adventure, students learn about the natural and cultural history of southern Utah, as well as
the sociopolitical landscape of its public lands. Students will visit the following sites:

  • Grand Staircase National Monument
  • Bears Ears National Monument
  • Natural Bridges National Monument
  • Arches National Park
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Canyonlands National Park
  • Millions of acres of surrounding land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and US Forest
    Service

Among these sites are public lands that have gained and lost protection during administration changes in the
last decade and whose fates hang in the balance of bipartisan congressional support for expanding federal
wilderness in the region. Students will become familiar with these lands and the resources they harbor, such as
their habitats and wildlife, dinosaur fossils and other paleontological curiosities, as well as cultural relics from
thousands of years of indigenous inhabitance. This trip is intended to be paired with an upcoming trip during
the spring semester to Washington D.C., where students will have the opportunity to advocate for permanent
protections for these lands with members of Congress under the guidance of the bipartisan Utah Wilderness
Coalition personnel.

"Going on the 5-day trip to Utah was truly transformative for me. Being immersed in nature, away from the usual routine, helped me gain a new perspective on what it means to challenge myself. I learned so much about leadership, teamwork, and pushing beyond my comfort zone. The experience really made me appreciate the power of being present and working through challenges with resilience and an open mind." 
- Adam K. '25

 
 
Additional Information

For more information about experiential learning, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@grandviewprep.net or 561.416.9737 ext. 1304

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