Common Ground’s school day begins at 8:00 each day and ends at 3:05, except on Wednesdays, when students are dismissed at 1:25.  Classes are longer than at many other schools, averaging 65 minutes each.  Block classes combine two of these periods to allow for team teaching, interdisciplinary connections, and authentic learning. 

School Year Calendar

Our school year is based on a trimester system.  While some core academic classes last the entire school year, students’ schedules generally change each term.  This allows for a greater variety of classes, and for students to get a fresh start three times each year, while also providing continuity in core subjects like English, Math, Science, and Spanish.  

When the weather is inclement, Common Ground follows New Haven Public Schools’ delay and cancellation schedule.