Getting involved is a great way to show your kids that you take an interest in their education. It also sends a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause. Research from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education shares that “no matter their income or background, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school.”

There are many ways you can show support and help our scholars. We have a volunteer program for people who like to give their time, a contribution program for people who may not have time but still want to show support, and we run a fundraising program to help offset the costs of our field trips. Please take a moment to review each of these programs. We appreciate your time and your consideration.

The Grande Innovation Academy welcomes and appreciates its volunteers. Grande Innovation Academy has created a volunteer program that streamlines the daily schedule and duties of the volunteers. All volunteers must complete the Owlunteer classes. Please contact the front office for details regarding the Owlunteer class schedule.

We are using the real-time license scanner for all volunteers and chaperones. There is no fee. Each time you come in, you need to have your license scanned and a badge will be printed.

At Grande Innovation Academy, we ask that all volunteers come to the classroom or field trip with a clear focus and without distraction. Therefore, we request that all volunteers, including field trip chaperones, take care to arrange for child care for younger siblings. Grande Innovation Academy does not offer a child-care program for volunteers and does not permit younger children to come along with their parents while they are in a volunteer capacity.

Those wishing to volunteer specifically for fundraising events should contact the office manager at [email protected].

Please refer to the Parent/Scholar Handbook for further information.

Fundraising is important to the school’s mission and vision in order to support field trips and programs of instruction. Field trips are aligned with the curriculum and provide an experience beyond the classroom. The overnight trips provide opportunities for our scholars to represent our school, experience a bit of independence and participate in hands-on learning provided by outside educators.

The overnight trips cost anywhere from $7,500-15,000 per grade, per trip. This includes the coach bus we charter to ensure our scholars arrive safely on time. Local field trips to the Phoenix and Tucson area cost $500-2500 per grade, per trip. This includes a school bus we charter for transportation. The out-of-pocket cost per scholar ranges from $10-125.

There are many ways you may support the Grande Innovation Academy. Whether your scholar is just starting kindergarten or in their last year of middle school, being involved shows you’re interested in their education. By supporting the Grande Innovation Academy you’re benefitting not only your scholar, but the classrooms, and our community. Forms of support include volunteering, fundraising, and charitable contributions. There are many activities taking place throughout the year. Check our website and watch for emails from your scholar’s teacher for different volunteer opportunities.