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. 7th and 8th grade students should complete the math homework according to the placement letter parents received. 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 2024. Assignments for the Summer of 2024 will be updated June 2 and there may be alterations to assignments up until that date.
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 3-14.
If a class does not have an assignment listed, there is no assignment for that class.
Middle School Assignments
Grade 7 Assignments:
Math 7 Assignment – FOR ALL INCOMING 7TH GRADERS not placed into Pre-Algebra or Algebra: No Summer Homework
If you received an email informing you that your student has been placed into Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1, please have them complete the Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1 homework instead (see below).
Grade 8 Assignments (Students should do Math assignment that corresponds with math placement):
Please do the Math Assignment for the correct placement:
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Math 8/Pre-Algebra: No Summer Homework
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Algebra: No Summer Homework
Grade 9 Assignments (Students should do Math assignment that corresponds with assigned class):
Please do the Math Assignment for the correct placement:
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Math 8/Pre-Algebra: No Summer Homework
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High School – Returning Spanish, Advanced and AP Class Preparation:
AP Biology – Join Google Classroom with Code: qolpxbh
- Please join this AP Biology Google Classroom: qolpxbh. Summer homework will be through the Classwork tab in this classroom. Submission of work will be in the first class session for the course in the 2024-2025 year. Students will need to check out an AP Biology book from the HS office prior to leaving for the summer. Please contact the teacher directly with questions: suzie.tolksdorf@thegroveschool.org
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.
- Free Poetry Workshop through the San Bernardino Public Library: The San Bernardino Public Library is hosting a free poetry writing workshop on June 3rd, June 17th, July 15th, and July 29th. All workshops start at 5pm at Feldheym Library.
- 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 $190, with scholarships available. Sessions run from June 10-14 and June 17-21.
- University of Redlands Conservatory of Music has a variety of camps for music and theater, including choir. Dates, prices, and age requirements vary. See website for 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.
- 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 Free Summer Camps has free 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.
- 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!
