Mar 1, 2023 | All School, Alumni, Blog, Interim, News, Upper School News
During Interim week 2023, students in the Upper School are participating in a variety of intentionally curated learning experiences. Some students have gone on global expeditions, some are exploring Atlanta’s famous landmarks and participating in activities with CORE...
Feb 22, 2023 | All School, Alumni, Blog, Interim, News, Upper School News
Maggie Mixon, Mount Vernon Class of 2017, credits the School’s Interim program for greatly influencing her career goals and life aspirations. Throughout her four years in the Upper School, she participated in Interim travel opportunities gaining valuable...
Feb 15, 2023 | All School, Blog, Interim, Middle School News, News
Launched in 2010, Interim Term is a signature Mount Vernon program offering Upper School learners opportunities to explore personal interests, integrate disciplines, and gain global perspectives. Each year, the week before Spring Break while the Upper School students...
Feb 8, 2023 | All School, Blog, Interim, News, Upper School News
In a few short weeks, the Upper Campus will experience one of the most significant annual learning experiences of the school year, Interim Term. This innovative program provides another opportunity for Upper School to have agency over their learning through voice and...
Mar 30, 2022 | Alumni, Blog, Impact, Innovation, Inquiry, Interim, Uncategorized, Upper School News
At the beginning of the School year, Dr. Jacobsen spoke to the Mount Vernon community at Convocation about bridges, specifically around how they are able to connect people and places. Through that, he encouraged us all to be connectors this year – to close gaps,...
Mar 16, 2022 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Interim, Middle School News
Each year, the week before Spring Break at Mount Vernon is called Interim Week. While the Upper School students travel near and far on small group trips and participate in local Internships, our Middle School students also participate in their own way, strengthening...