Summer homework is assigned to help avoid the “summer slump”, retaining or building on skills. It is also assigned for high level classes in preparation for rigor and content, or as an assessment of current skill levels. Assignments are due on the first day of class in August, and enrollment in Honors or AP courses may be revoked if it is not completed. Scroll down to find links with specific instructions for summer homework, as well as some other recommended practice sites.
All of those listed below have been updated for the summer of 2022.
Summer Homework:
Note: All materials to complete assignments, including devices and hotspots for internet access, are available for check-out from the appropriate office. Email info@thegroveschool.org or call (909)798-7831 for details and to arrange for pick-up/check-out. Please note that Grove offices will be closed July 4-15.
Middle School Assignment
Grade 7 Assignments (no math assignment):
No Math Assignment
Grade 8 Assignments (Students should do Math assignment that corresponds with math placement):
Please do the Math Assignment for the correct placement:
Grade 9 Assignments (Students should do Math assignment that corresponds with assigned class):
Please do the Math Assignment for the correct placement:
High School – Advanced and AP Class Preparation:
Supply Lists:
High school supplies will vary by class.
If you have trouble supplying any supplies, please contact the high school office, or the student’s mentor for assistance.
Other Opportunities for Skill Development
The list below is optional work to sharpen skills and follow interests during the summer months. See websites for full details. Note: Grove is not endorsing any particular summer programs, but wants to present as many opportunities as possible (because people do ask!). If you know of an opportunity for students that should be included, please let us know by emailing: communications@thegroveschool.org.
- Summer in the Grove is a local summer enrichment program for young adolescents in weeklong sessions. A variety of courses are offered with morning (9am-noon), afternoon (1-4pm), or all-day sessions (9am-4pm). This year’s sessions will be held June 13-17 and June 20-24. Half days are $290 and full days are $500. Scholarships are available for qualifying students. Contact carrie.morgan@amrantrout.org for details.
- University of Redlands Tennis Camp is a tennis camp at the University of Redlands this summer between July 11-15. Cost is $325 for half day sessions and $525 for full day.
- Connect in Place is run by UC Berkeley students and has free small group summer camps. There are two sessions with classes in a variety of subjects, including math and reading, but also theater and visual arts. See website to explore dates and options.
- Varsity Tutoring Free Summer Camps has free week-long courses for math, science, art, writing, reading, Spanish, programming, fine arts, and more. Classes are geared for age groups and include high school. See website for details and availability.
- EdX is an online learning platform that includes courses taught by university staff and geared for high school students in a wide variety topics, and with the aim of college readiness.
- MOCA offers free virtual art classes for students up to 13 years old from June 8-August 14, and ends with a virtual art show.
- Maker Camp is a virtual camp that introduces and builds STEM skills with hands-on activities, projects, and community, including programming, engineering, and robotics.
- Code with Google offers computer science courses appropriate for middle and high school students, including game design.
- Khan Academy is especially helpful for structured math practice, but also has a wide range of other lessons and activities, including computer programming, SAT Test Prep, Sciences and Humanities.
- Duolingo is a free online or phone app that helps students to learn and practice verbal, auditory, and written grammar and vocabulary in a variety of foreign languages.
- Quill.org offers interactive proofreading activities and grammar lessons. Once on the website, select “Learning Tools”. Choose activity (grammar, connect, etc.) and click “Try Now.”
- Albert Spelling Bee offers free spelling practice for different skill levels. Visual Thesaurus Spelling Bee features very challenging spelling lists!
Volunteering:
While volunteering may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about skill building, it offers valuable chances to build on hard (math, comprehension, etc.) and soft skills (teamwork, problem solving, etc.), not to mention the intrinsic power of working to do right and make the world a better place. Practically, it gives additional weight to college applications, where traditional measures like SAT scores are fading away. There are many ways to volunteer in person or virtually, and pursue career and individual interests.
To help find volunteer opportunities, families can call local agencies and non-profits, or look to the matching services below:
Locally, the Assistance League of Redlands accepts volunteers, grades 8-12, for their Assisteens program.
If you have an opportunity that you would like added, let us know!
