Summer Prep

Summer 2020 Preparations

After a unique finish to the 2019-2020 school year, many students and parents have asked for support to be best prepared for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. We have compiled our thoughts about practices to prepare. Summer is an important time for students and families to rest and relax between school years, but there are some small things that can pay big dividends in the classroom.

READ

Students should read every day for at least 20-30 minutes. They should find high interest works that makes them look forward to reading. We encourage families to spend time reading together. Below are some resources for students to encourage reading.

Ebooks and audiobooks through Destiny (online library catalog)
PHS Library Website Link
- Research databases
  - Gale databases - don't forget to use the password "stafford"
  - INSPIRE
- Help tutorials - research, library catalog and citing sources
If you have a Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library card, you can access their ebooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive and Hoopla.
More information from the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

PHS Honors and AP English courses have summer reading assignments. If a student is taking one of these courses, then they should be working on that this summer. More information

Think Critically

Students should spend time every day thinking critically. This can happen in a lot of settings.

KHAN ACADEMY: One way to encourage this critical thinking is through Khan Academy. It is a free resource that has proven to be very helpful in the areas of math and science.

SAT/ACT PRACTICE PROBLEMS: Student can also practice these skills through practice problems for college entrance exams. There are many free apps that give students a question or two a day to practice these skills.

Be Active

All of us benefit from breathing fresh air and getting out and moving during the day. Even with social distancing, we are lucky to have a parks and recreation department that maintains miles and miles of trails for us to use.

Create

Students should take time to be creative every day. Whether they are making art, crafting, writing, sewing, woodworking, or any other creative endeavor, it is important for students to exercise all parts of their developing brain.

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