Summer School Journey to Learning 2026
Journey to Learning and High School Summer Programs
We are excited to offer our Journey to Learning program for elementary through middle school students and our High School Summer School classes for GLHS students during the summer of 2026!
Registration information will be shared in late April 2026.
Summer School Office
For more information on our Summer Journey to Learning Program or GLHS Summer School Classes:
Journey2Learning@gjps.org
Preschool, Elementary & Middle School English Language & Special Education
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 AVAILABLE MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026, or when classes fill up
Fee for Preschool, Grades K-8: $150.00 Per Course
Fee for ELSS Special Education: $255
- Please register your student for the grade level they are CURRENTLY in.
- Registration links for each course are listed below each course listing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Preschool, Elementary & Middle School Course Descriptions, 2026 (PDF)
Journey to Learning Frequently Asked Questions K-8, 2026 (PDF)
Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness
Location: Goshen Lane Elementary
June 1 - 25, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)
8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m. - noon sessions
- The Preschool course is designated for children, ages 3-5, that are currently attending the GJPS Preschool program at Clark Hall and not yet eligible for Kindergarten.
- This Kindergarten Readiness course is designated for children who will be first-time Kindergarteners and would benefit from additional exposure to Kindergarten readiness skills.
- Students must be registered for Kindergarten in GJPS for the 2026-27 school year before enrolling for Kindergarten Readiness Summer School.
- Preschool Registration Form: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
- Kindergarten Readiness Registration Form: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Special Education (ELSS)
Location: High Point Elementary
June 1 - 25, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)
8 a.m. - noon
- Cross-Categorical Special Education (ELSS) Registration Form: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Kindergarten Enhancement (*REFERRAL ONLY)
Location: High Point Elementary
June 1 - 25, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)
8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m. - noon sessions
- The Kindergarten Enhancement course is designated for students that have already completed one year of Kindergarten, and are transitioning to 1st grade in the Fall.
- *Eligibility for the Kindergarten Enhancement class is school is determined by school referral only. Registration information will be sent to families of eligible students via email on April 20. Deadline is May 20 or when classes fill up, whichever is earlier
Elementary & Middle School Students K-8 (*REFERRAL ONLY)
Location: High Point Elementary
8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m. - noon sessions
- The Grade 1-8 Reading and Math Improvement courses offer small group instruction and targeted support for students who wish to refine their reading and math skills as they prepare to transition to the next school year.
- *Eligibility for K-8 summer is school is determined by school referral only. Registration information will be sent to families of eligible students via email on April 20. Deadline is May 20 or when classes fill up, whichever is earlier
SUMMER ENRICHMENT Grades 1-5
Elementary Art Enrichment Class
Please note: This enrichment program is not the Journey to Learning Summer School Program. Please scroll for our traditional summer school classes offered.
The Elementary Arts Enrichment class is open to students who have just completed grades 1 through 5.
Each day, your student will go on a journey to a different part of the world and learn about how culture and the environment have influenced art styles and techniques.
Students will explore many different skills using a variety of materials such as weaving with yarn, clay, painting, ink and more!
By the end of the course your student will have gained lots of new knowledge about art from all around the world!
Grades:
Current 1-5
Location:
High Point Elementary
Dates:
June 1-25, 2026 (Monday-Thursday)
Time:
8-10 a.m. for Grades 1-2
10 a.m.-noon for Grades 3-5
Course Fee:
$150.00
Registration:
Summer Art Enrichment Registration Form: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Gahanna Lincoln High School Summer Classes
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 AVAILABLE MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - NEW CREDIT CLASSES: MAY 20, 2026 OR WHEN CLASSES FILL UP.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAKEUP CREDIT CLASSES: MAY 29, 2026 OR WHEN CLASSES FILL UP.
(Registrations submitted after this date will not be processed.)
Fee: $275.00 Per Course
High School NEW Credit Registration Form: 2026 Summer School: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
High School MAKEUP Credit Registration Form: 2026 Summer School: Available Monday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
We will continue to offer programming for Gahanna Lincoln High School students who need additional time for either or both credit recovery and to earn new credit towards their graduation requirements. Summer classes are available only to Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools students.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GLHS Course Descriptions, 2026 (PDF)
Daily attendance is important. Each school day is equal to approximately one week of class during the regular school year. Courses in summer school follow the regular graded courses of study as approved by the Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education. Classes have time requirements imposed by the Ohio Department of Education. All students must complete the 60 hours of classroom instruction. Students are expected to be able to attend all days of class. If an emergency or illness arises that means a student will miss one day of class, the student will work with the teacher to make up the time.
- Please do not enroll in summer school if vacations, camps, sports, or other commitments will conflict with attendance in summer school. Students will NOT be released early from class to attend sports camps, retreats, tournaments, or competitions. This is considered an UNEXCUSED activity. State law requires a minimum mandatory attendance.
- Students withdrawn due to excessive attendance problems or for disciplinary reasons will not receive credit for the class and will not receive a refund (where applicable).
- Enrollment in all classes is limited. Registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received.
- All classes must meet a minimum enrollment in order to be offered.
- All classes will be held at Lincoln High School.
- There is a fee for new credit classes regardless of whether or not the student qualifies for free/reduced lunch.
- For financial reasons, a federal food service program is not available during the summer.
NEW CREDIT COURSES
For GLHS students earning new credit in Health, Physical Education or Speech.
Health and Physical Education
June 1 - June 18, 2026
Monday - Friday
Speech Only
June 1 - June 12, 2026
or
June 15 - June 29, 2026
MAKEUP CREDIT COURSES
June 8 - June 29, 2026
For GLHS students who need to make up one or more required credits in an academic content area. For a complete listing of available classes, please see GLHS Course Descriptions, 2026 (PDF).