Exploris Grade 8 We had another busy week! Students finalized and submitted their stream studies and we started our Map My Watershed project. We visited the History Museum, and students are becoming curators and creating their own virtual museums in Humanities. We enjoyed “seeing” everyone at Open House on Thursday night. Slides are here and… Continue reading Friday, September 24

Exploris Grade 8 This week we wrapped up our study of hydrosphere and chemistry and moved into Stream Study lab report and Watershed. We had a speaker come talk about Stormwater Runoff and we kicked off electives today! Updates from Admin: On Monday, September 13th, students will be learning from home and will not attend… Continue reading Friday, September 10

Exploris Grade 8 This week we continued our study of hydrosphere and chemistry. We visited the Science Museum’s Coastal Hall Exhibit and ended our week with a Stream Study and stream cleanup at Chavis Park. It was a great week, ending with our long walk to water! Updates from Admin: Our first Flex Day is… Continue reading Friday, September 3

Exploris Grade 8 Thanks for another great week! We had a speaker, Matthew Starr, talk about water health in NC, we learned more about chemistry and the hydrosphere, and ended our week with our Crew bonding at Falls Lake! HUGE thank you to all of our parent drivers. We had a GREAT day.  Updates from… Continue reading Friday, August 27

Exploris Grade 8 We made it through week one! Shew! Thanks for all your help with getting this year kicked off with a BANG! We did a city scavenger hunt as crew bonding, ate in parks around the city all week, kicked off our hydrosphere unit with lessons on water or chemistry, had a speaker… Continue reading Friday, August 20

Exploris Grade 8 Happy First Day of 8th Grade Eve! We are looking forward to kicking off the year tomorrow. Here are some reminders for Monday:  Students and staff are required to wear masks indoors (we recommend lanyards to help your child keep up with them) Arrival between 7:55 – 8:15 Dismissal between 3:15 –… Continue reading Sunday, August 15

Exploris Grade 8 Welcome families. We are excited for a great school year with your students. In many ways, this year will feel “normal” but in many ways it will be different. Students and staff are required to wear masks indoors, so we’d like to suggest a mask lanyard, in addition to the school supplies… Continue reading Monday, August 9

Exploris Grade 8 Dear Students and Families, LAST WEEK OF 8TH GRADE!!!! Everyone rocked their testing today. Thank you!  Monday, June 7 VirtualEOG Science ReviewAnthropocene Prep Tuesday, June 8IN PERSONScience EOG Anthropocene PrepTAKE HOME PORTFOLIOS and ANYTHING ELSE! Wednesday, June 9 VirtualAnthropocene Virtual Debates9:30-12pm (Student teams and schedule is below.)George Taylor Presentation1pm – register Thursday, June… Continue reading Friday, June 4

Exploris Grade 8 Dear Students and Families, It will be a busy last two weeks! Here is a calendar reminder. 🙂  Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, June 1 Virtual Normal Schedule Wednesday, June 2 Virtual Normal Schedule Thursday, June 3 Virtual Normal Schedule Friday, June 4IN PERSONMath 8 EOGMath I EOC Monday, June… Continue reading Friday, May 28