THE PASSPORT PROGRAM

 

For the past several years, Griffin PTO has sponsored the Passport Program for K-8 students. The purpose of the program was to provide monthly opportunities for students to learn 5-30 countries, continents, or capitals around the world (based on grade level). Students were provided maps for studying, and volunteers came in on one morning a month to "test" students on their new geography skills. Students each had a Passport Book, and were able to put stamps or stickers in their book each month based on their performance. 

 

This program was considered a supplement to school curriculum and teachers were encouraged to allow some class time for study and review, however the majority of study time was intended for home with family. 

 

Over the years there has been varying enthusiasm for the program by teachers, parents and students. For the 2019-2020 school year it was decided by Griffin administration and teachers, along with the PTO, to take a pause on the Passport Program while we consider other options to support geography and culture. We are open to all ideas moving forward - ending the program entirely, amending it, or focusing instead on cultural programs to be determined. 


Update: Griffin staff and parents were encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas and the program was discussed at the February 2020 PTO meeting. For now, it has been decided to suspend The Passport Program and focus on school cultural events. Individual classrooms may continue with Passport and/or other geography curriculum, and teachers were encouraged to reach out to PTO for funding support for those endeavors. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please send them to pto@griffinschool.us. Thank you! 

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