Discover Common Ground High School!
Open Houses and class field trips for 7th and 8th graders
Authentic, Project-Based Learning
Real science research, performing with professional actors & more
Challenging, College Prep Curriculum
93% college acceptance -- from Yale, to UConn, to Gateway
Environmental Leadership Opportunities
Green jobs, senior projects, internships & more
FREE field trips for 7th and 8th graders
Common Ground High School is a public charter school, growing a new, diverse generation of successful college students and powerful environmental leaders. Students who live anywhere in Connecticut are eligible to attend.
In a 90 minute "Discover Common Ground" field trip, students will learn about Common Ground High School as an option for those who are excited about social justice and environmental studies and want to learn more about their options for a hands-on, college-preparatory high school experience. This trip also includes a tour of our campus, including the urban farm, learning garden, wetland, animal yards, and forest.
Minimum group size: 12 students*
Season: any, but fall and spring are best for a campus tour
Cost: Free
In a 90 minute "Discover Common Ground" field trip, students will learn about Common Ground High School as an option for those who are excited about social justice and environmental studies and want to learn more about their options for a hands-on, college-preparatory high school experience. This trip also includes a tour of our campus, including the urban farm, learning garden, wetland, animal yards, and forest.
Minimum group size: 12 students*
Season: any, but fall and spring are best for a campus tour
Cost: Free
Reserve a free field trip for your 7th or 8th grade students who might want to learn about Common Ground as a High School option!
Contact Brian Kelahan at bkelahan@commongroundct.org.
Diverse Student Body
65% from New Haven, 35% from surrounding towns
New School Building
Science labs, art studio & performing/athletic space
After School Enrichment
36 after-school programs, from robotics to drama
Open Houses and Shadowing Opportunities
7th and 8th graders who want to further explore Common Ground as a high school option are invited to join us for an Open House and come shadow a current student.
Open Houses are scheduled for weekends and evenings throughout the year. They are a great opportunity to meet teachers and students, and for prospective students and parents to see the campus and ask questions.
Students can shadow any Tuesday of the school year. 7th and 8th graders will be paired up with a current student, sit in on classes, and explore what it feels like to be a Common Ground student!
Visit our web site for a calendar of upcoming open houses, and contact the high school main office at 203.389.4333 x1202 or cghs@commongroundct.org to schedule a shadow opportunity.
Open Houses are scheduled for weekends and evenings throughout the year. They are a great opportunity to meet teachers and students, and for prospective students and parents to see the campus and ask questions.
Students can shadow any Tuesday of the school year. 7th and 8th graders will be paired up with a current student, sit in on classes, and explore what it feels like to be a Common Ground student!
Visit our web site for a calendar of upcoming open houses, and contact the high school main office at 203.389.4333 x1202 or cghs@commongroundct.org to schedule a shadow opportunity.
Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center
Email: bkelahan@commongroundct.org
Website: www.commongroundct.org
Location: 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Phone: 203-389-4333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundConnecticut
Twitter: @CommonGroundCT