"My Story"
Week 1
This week, students created a series of self-portraits aimed at showcasing who they were, who they hope to become, and everything in between. Students learned to express themselves through visual arts and gained hands-on experience using watercolors, polymer clay, soft pastels, charcoal, and a variety of mixed-media.
Of course, students also worked on reading and math skills with guided daily lessons.
"Dog House Sports"
Week 2
This week, students worked on exercising their brains and muscles. They practiced new math skills, worked on reading and writing skills, analyzed literature, and read a whole lot. Afternoons were spent learning and playing new sports and games. Students rotated through basketball, kickball, soccer, volleyball, and dodgeball stations all week.
"Fine Arts"
Week 3
This week, students studied classical and contemporary visual artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Jackson Pollock, Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Takashi Murakami, and Kara Walker . Each day, students read biographies, watched videos, and examined the artwork of the selected master. They discussed the artist’s style and the impact his/her work had on the world. Then, students tried their hands at creating an original artwork in the style of the master.
What?
Forest Hill's Summer Program is an ALL NEW, ALL DIFFERENT approach to the traditional summer school program. This year, we are creating memorable learning experiences for our students centered around a different theme each week.
Reading and Mathematics instruction will be held each morning while afternoon activities will center around that week's theme.
>>>Check out the slideshow to the right for a schedule of events.
Where?
FHJH's Summer Program will be held on Forest Hill Junior High's campus. Transportation will be provided for all students to and from the school each day. Students will also be served breakfast and lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - What do students wear during the Summer Program?
A - Unless otherwise noted for that day, students should wear their regular FHJH uniform (navy, green, or white polos -or- FHJH logo shirts with khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skirts) . Students may also choose to wear jeans and any FHJH spirit shirt.
Q - Will transportation be provided for students?
A - We are working closely with RPSB transportation to ensure transportation for all our students. Parents will be contacted with transportation details by the driver as soon as this information becomes available. If you have not received a call from the driver by Friday, June 3, 2022, please plan to drop your child off in the car rider line on Monday morning.
Q - What will the daily schedule look like for students?
A - Although teachers typically adjust the schedule around the needs of their specific students, a sample daily schedule is below. Students will receive approximately 1.5 hours of instruction in both ELA and Mathematics each morning. Special activities/rotations in the afternoons will vary each week based on that week's theme.
8:00-8:30am Arrival/Breakfast
8:30-10:00am Reading Instruction
10:00-10:15am Recess
10:15-11:45am Math Instruction
11:45-12:15pm Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:45pm Daily Activity
1:45-2:00pm Dismissal
