INTERIM

Explore. Experience. Excel.

INTERIM!

A cherished GSSM tradition

What better way to start the year than to focus on one thing that interests and inspires you? INTERIM classes let you ease into the new year, tapping into undiscovered talents and exploring new personal frontiers.

Several courses include travel, nationally or internationally, and field experiences. In years past, groups have visited places like Silicon Valley and the Galapagos Islands.

Course topics are diverse and include science, technology, art, music and drama. Interim courses are taught by members of the GSSM faculty, along with visiting professors from South Carolina colleges and universities.

Academic Programs

2025 January Interim Courses

  • Chess in the Interim (0)
  • Origami: The Art of Paperfolding (0)
  • Magnificent Mammals: From the Classroom to the Field ($400)
  • Math in Art, Music, and Life (0)
  • A Spotlight on the Diversity of South Carolina Agriculture (0)
  • The Science of Superheroes- A manual on superpowers and how to create your own! (0)
  • Patchwork Quilting: Stitching Together Textile Art and Geometry ($40)
  • Equine Science and Horsemanship ($350)
  • Physics, Fish, and Underwater Exploration: Scuba Certification during Interim ($2400)
  • The Cooking Lab ($30)
  • Art and Natural History in the Field: A Creative Exploration of Landscape ($300)
  • Gliding Piloting at the Bermuda High Soaring School ($3000)
  • Sports Facilities ($200)
  • Bubbleology (0)
  • Music Technology (0)
  • Geometry of Polyhedra (0)
  • The Creative Writing Interim (0)
  • Music Performance and Composition (0)
  • Introduction to Ham Radio ($50)
  • Honeybees: The Biology, History, and Impacts of a Domesticated Super-Organism ($50)

International Travel Courses: 

  • Exploring Perú: Discovering Machu Picchu, Andean Culture, and the Amazonian Rainforest ($4340 Walking Tree)
  • Italy and Greece in Depth ($3997 Explorica)
  • Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia: Exploring the Cultural Heritage and Natural Landmarks of Southeast Asia ($5167 Explorica)
  • The World of London ($2800 GSSM)
  • Taiwan Trek: Bridging Cultures, Inspiring Minds ($4560 Explorica)

View the 2025 January course list and descriptions

2025 Interim Course Fee Payment Portal

For most travel courses, families will pay the tour companies directly. Note that for most of these trips, payments will be due very soon. Contact the teacher of these interim travel courses for more information.

Notes

  • Some courses might not occur if the minimum number of students is not met. If the maximum number of students is exceeded, placement will be based on requests in the order they are received.
  • If you are requesting the same class for the second year in a row, you must receive permission from Dr. Martin.
  • Courses vary in content and cost. If a student registers for a course that has a fee, the student is responsible for payment in full for the course, even if he/she later withdraws or is dismissed from GSSM prior to or during interim. If this occurs, GSSM will not reimburse payments made, and the student remains responsible for the full payment of the course fee.
  • If you have any questions about interim, please contact Dr. Matt Martin (mmartin@governors.school).