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GPS Summer Learning

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.  The registration form can be found here for families who received an invitation letter. Offerings are based on student need. Participation in credit recovery incurs a cost. More information can be found here.

This program will run for two weeks on the following dates:

  • June 18 – 27, 2023 – Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Students enrolled for a 1/2-credit course will attend June 18-21

  • Students enrolling in a 1-credit course or two 1/2-credit courses will attend June 18-27

 
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)

In the summer of 2024, 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. 

Bus Route Information for Extended School Year and for the Course, "Thrones and Ranches"--Click here

 

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.

 

Griswold Public Schools Summer Assignments & Suggested Reading

 

Griswold High School (9-12)

 
NEW! "THRONES & RANCHES" SUMMER COURSE WITH SUPERINTENDENT McKENNA

Want to earn a 1/2 credit this summer at Griswold Public Schools? Or would you like to audit/participate in a fun-filled class that pairs the popular television show Yellowstone with Shakespeare's King Lear?  

GPS will offer this summer enrichment course, taught by Superintendent Sean McKenna, to all Griswold High School students for the 2024-2025 school year (entering grades 9-12). The course is capped at 25 students. 

The course will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from July 1st - July 31st at GPS; the daily time is from 8:00 am - 11:00 a.m. If requested, transportation can be provided. While most of the classes will be in-person/live, there may be a few classes that have to be scheduled online due to pre-scheduled commitments for the instructor. Students are expected to attend all classes; students registered for credit who miss a class will be expected to complete all work assigned for that scheduled class. 

Course Description: Dive into an immersive interdisciplinary learning experience where comparing stories takes center stage. This innovative course pairs Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, King Lear, with the gripping modern narrative, Yellowstone. Together, we'll unravel complex themes of power, control, psychology, family dynamics, and territorial politics. Through comparative analysis, fun-filled activities, and creative projects, students will explore how these universal themes resonate across time and medium, offering insights into the human condition and societal structures.

Registration for summer 2024 is now closed!

 

Capstone 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 Capstone: 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

 

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

  • Honors Algebra 1 - Teacher: Ms. Zawacki
  • AP Precalculus - Teacher: Mr. Camarco. These will be sent to the students individually.
  • AP Calculus - Teacher: Mr. Cooke. These have been given to the students individually.

SCIENCE
Honors Chemistry - Teacher: Mr. Gynther

SOCIAL STUDIES

AP Human Geography

 

All GHS summer assignments are also listed on the GHS Learning Commons Google Site.

 

Griswold Middle School (5-8)

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

The Commissioner's 2024 Summer Math Challenge – Blast Off to Math Success (grades K-8)

The 2024 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 program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students. The Summer Math Challenge registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online here.

 

 

Griswold Elementary School (K-4)

The Commissioner's 2024 Summer Math Challenge – Blast Off to Math Success (grades K-8)

The 2024 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 program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students. The Summer Math Challenge registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online here.

Governor’s Reading Challenge 2024 – Read, Renew, Repeat

GES Students entering PreK – Grade 4 next year are invited to participate in this program during the summer. Write down the title of any books* you read in the Reading Journal.  You do NOT have to fill all the lines. This is for fun. It doesn’t matter if you read 2 books or 32 books! The important thing is to fill out the information on the back of the journal with your first and last name and the name of your 2024-2025 (next year's) teacher.

*If you don’t have a printed journal, it is OK to use a sheet of paper as long as you include the information on the back. (Name, grade, teacher, etc)

Read whatever you enjoy! Current PreK-4th grade students will be receiving a paperback book to kick-off their summer reading! Slater Library in Jewett City has many resources and fun programs as well.

*If you participate in any of the public library programs or someone reads a book to you, those count. So do audiobooks, magazine articles, online articles, and ebooks.

Suggestions for grades PreK-4 can be found here.
2024 Nutmeg Book Award Winners and 2025 Nominees can be found here.

Return the journals during the first two weeks back to school in the fall of 2024. Participants will receive a certificate of participation and be entered into a drawing to win one of two Kindle Fire Tablets. HAVE FUN!

Learn more on the CT Department of Education's website. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Judy Beahan at JBeahan@griswoldpublicschools.org with "GES Parent" in the subject line, and visit the GES Library Media Center on Facebook.

 

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.