STUDENT WORK

Common Ground students do serious work. Much of this work is about New Haven – its people, natural environment, political and economic realities, arts, and history. We believe that the products our students produce is worth sharing – because it's of high quality, and because it's a valuable resource to the community. Below is a sample of some of the work our students have taken on.

Pass it On

Pass It On is a growing collection of first-hand descriptions, histories, walking tours, and essays about New Haven's neighborhoods. Students in the Four Corners class – an interdisciplinary history and English course – have created the content for this Web site. It's a work in progress; each year’s class improves and adds to the work of previous students. Click here to visit the Web site in progress.

City-Wide Global Warming Art & Writing Contest

What will YOU do to address global warming? That was the galvanizing question for a contest organized by Common Ground 9th graders, and involving 75 contributors from middle and high schools throughout New Haven. Entries included poems, stories, paintings, drawings, videos, essays, and art in a variety of other media. Read more about the contest here.

Environmental Research

In 2006, Common Ground students took part in an EPA-funded project that monitored on air and water quality in New Haven. Their research resulted in presentations to other students, community leaders, and on public access television. To see a powerpoint sharing their work, click here.

Senior Essays

It's an important rite of passage: writing the essays that show off your stuff to college admissions officers. We think these essays reveal a great deal about our students, and about the education they receive at Common Ground. Some of them are about experiences in the New Haven community; others are simply about smart, powerful young people with interesting stories to tell. Essays coming soon.

Award-Winning Art and Poetry

Common Ground students are passionate writers and artists, and are proud to share their work with public audiences. Samples of their work coming soon.


	Student work STUDENT WORK Common Ground students do serious work. Much of this work is about New Haven – its people, natural environment, political and economic realities, arts, and history. We believe that the products our students produce is worth sharing – because it's of high quality, and because it's a valuable resource to the community. Below is a sample of some of the work our students have taken on. Pass it On Pass It On is a growing collection of first-hand descriptions, histories, walking tours, and essays about New Haven's neighborhoods. Students in the Four Corners class – an interdisciplinary history and English course – have created the content for this Web site. It's a work in progress; each year’s class improves and adds to the work of previous students. Click here to visit the Web site in progress. City-Wide Global Warming Art & Writing Contest What will YOU do to address global warming? That was the galvanizing question for a contest organized by Common Ground 9th graders, and involving 75 contributors from middle and high schools throughout New Haven. Entries included poems, stories, paintings, drawings, videos, essays, and art in a variety of other media. Read more about the contest here. Environmental Research In 2006, Common Ground students took part in an EPA-funded project that monitored on air and water quality in New Haven. Their research resulted in presentations to other students, community leaders, and on public access television. To see a powerpoint sharing their work, click here. Senior Essays It's an important rite of passage: writing the essays that show off your stuff to college admissions officers. We think these essays reveal a great deal about our students, and about the education they receive at Common Ground. Some of them are about experiences in the New Haven community; others are simply about smart, powerful young people with interesting stories to tell. Essays coming soon. Award-Winning Art and Poetry Common Ground students are passionate writers and artists, and are proud to share their work with public audiences. Samples of their work coming soon.