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Welcome to Common Ground High School | Nature-Based Learning
Common Ground High School is an innovative educational institution dedicated to preparing students for college success, leadership development, and sustainable living. Our unique approach combines rigorous academic instruction with hands-on environmental education and urban farming experiences. Located in a forested area within New Haven, Connecticut, we provide a transformative learning environment where students engage with nature while pursuing academic excellence. Through personalized learning paths and community-based projects, we empower young individuals to become responsible stewards of their communities and the environment.Our programs extend beyond traditional education to include after-school activities, school field trips, and family-oriented events that foster environmental awareness and community engagement. We maintain an open enrollment process through annual lotteries and waitlist systems to ensure accessibility for all interested students.
Services
High School Education
Urban Farm Programs
Environmental Education
After School Programs
School Field Trips
Birthday Parties
Community Events
Services
High School Education
Our college preparatory program combines traditional academics with environmental stewardship. Students develop critical thinking skills while preparing for higher education through personalized learning plans and project-based curriculum focused on sustainability.
Urban Farm Programs
Hands-on agricultural education teaches sustainable farming practices in our urban forest setting. Students learn organic gardening techniques, food systems management, and environmental conservation through practical experience on our campus farm.
Environmental Education
Our immersive environmental curriculum connects classroom learning with outdoor exploration. Students study ecology, climate science, and conservation through fieldwork in our forested campus and local ecosystems.
After School Programs
Extended learning opportunities include STEM projects, environmental clubs, and leadership development. Our after-school initiatives provide safe spaces for academic support and creative exploration in nature-focused settings.
School Field Trips
We host visiting students for immersive environmental education experiences. Programs include guided nature walks, farm demonstrations, and interactive workshops on sustainability practices for K-12 groups.
People
Genevive Goubourn-Walker
Executive Director
A proud New Haven native with decades of community leadership experience, Genevive brings deep local knowledge and educational expertise to guide our institution's strategic vision and community impact initiatives.
Questions
What makes Common Ground High School unique?
We combine college preparatory academics with environmental education in a forested urban campus, integrating sustainable farming and nature-based learning into all aspects of our curriculum.
How do students enroll in your high school?
Students enter our annual lottery system for admission. Regular lotteries close in March, with waitlist options available through our Late Lottery process.
What environmental programs do you offer?
Our programs include urban farming, ecological studies, sustainability workshops, and hands-on conservation projects both on our forested campus and in local community spaces.
Are there family and community programs available?
Yes, we offer after-school programs, school field trips, birthday party options, and seasonal community events like our Holiday Bazaar at our New Haven location.
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