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Summer Homework 

Summer 2026 - Preparation for the 2026-2027 School Year

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.

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Some work will require logging in through a student's @thegroveschool.org email address. Please contact 

 

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.

 

New students, including all 7th graders, should complete the math homework according to the placement letter received following math placement testing with the school counselor. Scroll down to find links with specific instructions for summer homework, as well as some other recommended practice sites.

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If a class does not have an assignment listed, there is no assignment for that class.

 

All of those listed for the Summer of 2026 will be updated June 2 and there may be alterations to assignments up until that date. 

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Note: All materials to complete assignments, including devices and hotspots for internet access, are available for check-out. Email info@thegroveschool.org or call (909)798-7831 for details and to arrange for pick-up/check-out.

 

Grove offices will be closed June 29- July 10. Summer office hours are from 9am-2pm. When in doubt, please call ahead at (909) 798-7831.

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High School

Math and English

AP Courses and Returning Spanish Preparation

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. 

  • Bulldog Youth Sports Camp, University of Redlands: Students ages 7-14 can work with University of Redlands coaches and sports staff through a variety of sports from 8am-noon during 1-week sessions for $215, with scholarships available. Sessions run from June 8-12 and June 15-19.

  • UC Riverside College of Engineering holds several summer camps, including AI-Enabled Robotics and Data Science. See website for exact offerings, dates, and details. 

  • Stars of Tomorrow Children’s Theater has a variety of free and paid camps, performances, and activities throughout the summer for students ages 6-14. See website for details. 

  • University of Redlands Music Department offers several youth camps for musical theatre, cello, and piano. Dates and fees vary.

  • Outschool offers low-cost online courses to address academic gaps, practice skills, learn languages, and much more. See website for details and full lists of courses. 

  • Excel Easy – Online Excel Tutorial is a free website that offers tutorials on all aspects of Microsoft Excel with tutorials for basics, functions, data analysis with step-by-step instructions. Use of spreadsheets is not only practical, often referred to as a “gateway” to understanding programming via database use, simple function programming, and analysis. 

  • Varsity Tutoring Summer Camps has courses for math, science, art, writing, reading, Spanish, programming, fine arts, and more. Classes are geared for specific age groups and include high school specific study. 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.

  • Study Hall offers paths to college, giving guidance, and free classes that can lead to college credit. 

  • 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.

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 by emailing communications@thegroveschool.org!

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At Grove, children are encouraged to grow into confident, independent learners, empowered to explore their interests and develop skills at their own pace. By fostering a personalized approach to learning, Grove creates an environment where every child’s unique strengths are recognized, nurtured, and celebrated.

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