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GPS Summer Learning

Credit Recovery

CREDIT RECOVERY OFFERINGS FOR GHS STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE SUMMER INSTRUCTION

Griswold High School will provide Credit Recovery for students by invitation only, based on academic progress.  Offerings are based on student need. Participation in credit recovery incurs a cost. 

This program will run for two weeks, with the length of student participation depending on whether the course is ½-credit or 1-credit. Summer credit recovery runs from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Extended School Year

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS BY INVITATION ONLY

In the summer of 2026, Griswold Public Schools will provide ESY (extended school year) for special education students by invitation only.  The Special Education department will provide information to impacted families.  The Summer ESY Coordinator is John Cormier; he can be contacted via email or at 860-376-7640.

Bus Route Information for Extended School Year: 

2026 AM Pick Up ESY Bus Route

2026 PM Drop-Off ESY Bus Route

 

State of Connecticut Summer Learning Hub

Learn more about the engaging summer learning challenges across many subjects.  Find the Learning Hub on the State of Connecticut website here.

View the 2026 Math Challenge here.

View the 2026 Summer Learning (formerly Reading) Challenge here.

 

Griswold Public Schools Summer Assignments & Suggested Reading

 

Griswold High School (9-12)

Vision of the Graduate (VoG) Community Service: All students

The Griswold High School Vision of the Graduate includes "Engaged Citizen." As part of graduation requirements, each students is required 10 hours of community service each year. Students can get a head start on their annual hours over the summer. Learn more about the Community Service Guidelines and get project ideas on the VoG: Community Service webpage.

  • When you complete your hours, be sure to print out and complete an Hours Log Form. Don't forget to get your supervisor's signature!

Rationale: Being an Engaged Citizen ties into the habit of mind of Learning Continuously. When you engage in community service, you demonstrate leadership skills, act empathically, and develop confidence in your abilities to try new things.

Summer Community Service Flyer

 

Testing Practice

Learn more on the GHS Testing webpage.

SAT:

NGSS:

Some additional practice sites and videos with testing strategies:

 

Summer Reading: Free Online access to library books!

Learn more in this PDF Flyer

 
Course Prerequisites

Specific courses require assignments before returning to school in the fall. See below and contact your teacher if you have any questions.

ENGLISH

MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • HIS500 AP Human Geography - Map Assignments. It is not required that students complete and study the maps over the summer, though doing so will make things a little easier during the school year. Completed maps will be due over the course of the year, and students will take map quizzes each day a completed map is due. Learn more in the packet. Teacher: Mr. Craig
     
FINANCE
  • BUS501 ECE Personal Finance - Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens; copies of this book can be located in the Learning Commons, through the local library (Slater Library),  on Amazon, or at any major bookstore. This will be due on the first day of school as their first homework assignment.  There will also be a vocab quiz on this information on the second day of class. Teachers: Ms. Wooten and Ms. Bromley 

 

Griswold Middle School (5-8)

Visit the GMS Learning Commons Google Site for suggested summer reading and summer reading challenges.

Griswold Elementary School (K-4)

Principal Bordeau's July 2026 Letter to Families PDF (coming soon)

Connecticut Summer Learning Challenge 2026: Plant a Seed, Read

"Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read will provide a context for exploring culture, history, science, health, and human connection."

This summer, through the re-envisioned CT Summer Learning Challenge, we challenge readers to complete one activity in each of our four categories: 

  • Reading/Library
  • Community
  • Outdoor
  • Connecticut

View the challenge form and supporting materials at https://www.csl-dld.org/connecticut-reads/governors-summer-learning-challenge/gslc-challenge-form-and-list

On this webpage, you can also find suggested summer reading lists for grades PreK-12. But they note, read whatever you enjoy! 

More information can be found at https://portal.ct.gov/sde/ctread/connecticut-reads

The Slater Library in Jewett City offers many resources and fun programs; learn more about its Children's Department and Summer Reading Programs at the Library! To support summer reading, Slater Library participates in the Connecticut State Library’s statewide eGo eBook platform; this provides access to digital e-books and e-audiobooks through The Palace Project App. 

Suggestions:

 

 

The Commissioner's 2026 Summer Math Challenge – Math Unlocked: Discover Your Potential (grades K-8)

The 2026 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. The Summer Math Challenge registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online here.

Community Opportunities

Slater Library

The Slater Library, located at 26 Main Street in Jewett City, offers programming for all ages, year-round. This summer, join Slater Library for special craft projects, Tech Time, Wee Play, Let's Lego, and more community programs. 

Learn more about events and opportunities at Slater Library on their website.

Or, Follow Slater Library on Facebook.