Griffin School Partnerships (GSP) provides services of Classroom Assistance, After School and Literacy Lab opportunities for Williamsburg-James City County students to learn and grow, with the support of William & Mary student volunteers. Our focus with our programs is to bridge the opportunity gap in order to help facilitate positive educational, social, and emotional development in students.
"Icebreakers were fun, and I learned from other tutors on how to comfort and guide students, when they get bored or troubled by homework questions. It changed my opinion on the goal of this tutoring and I think it's the most important thing I gained from this experience." -After School GSP Volunteer
Below is a list of WJCC schools we currently partner with.
GSP Literacy Lab: Members who volunteer offer 1:1 support for specific literacy needs to students.
Middle Schools
James Blair Middle School
GSP After-School: In After-School William & Mary student volunteers offer academic support for two afternoons each week at Hornsby middle school while the College is in session. Students are expected to attend both days each week. Snack is provided.
After-School Schedule at James Blair Middle School: Monday and Wednesday, 2:50pm - 5:00pm
In addition, GSP After-School brings middle school students to W&M's campus at least two Saturdays each semester for enrichment programming. Students who attend after-school regularly are encouraged and expected to attend enrichment programs. Lunch and transportation in WJCC school buses is provided. In the spring, as a celebration of the student's hard work in the program, GSP After-School students may participate in Big Trip. Big Trip is an exciting full-day field trip to somewhere outside of the WJCC area. Previous trips have been to D.C., Monticello, and the Virginia Aquarium.
WJCC students and families seeking to join the GSP After-School program should speak to their school Guidance Counselor or Student Advancement Coach for information on applications, deadlines, and more program logistics. If there are additional questions please contact the Office of Community Engagement's Education Programs Coordinator at (757) 221-2738.
GSP Classroom Assistance: Griffin School Partnerships members also volunteer in classrooms, assisting teachers. Keep an eye out for William & Mary students the next time you visit your child's school!
GSP After-School: In After-School William & Mary student volunteers offer academic support for two afternoons each week at Berkeley middle school while the College is in session. Students are expected to attend both days each week. Snack is provided.
After-School Schedule at Hornsby Middle School: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:55pm - 5:00pm
In addition, GSP After-School brings middle school students to W&M's campus at least two Saturdays each semester for enrichment programming. Students who attend after-school regularly are encouraged and expected to attend enrichment programs. Lunch and transportation in WJCC school buses is provided. In the spring, as a celebration of the student's hard work in the program, GSP After-School students may participate in Big Trip. Big Trip is an exciting full-day field trip to somewhere outside of the WJCC area. Previous trips have been to D.C., Monticello, and the Virginia Aquarium.
WJCC students and families seeking to join the GSP After-School program should speak to their school Guidance Counselor or Student Advancement Coach for information on applications, deadlines, and more program logistics. If there are additional questions please contact the Office of Community Engagement's Education Programs Coordinator at (757) 221-2738.
GSP After-School: In After-School William & Mary student volunteers offer academic support for two afternoons each week at Toano middle schools while the College is in session. Students are expected to attend both days each week. Snack is provided.
After-School Schedule at Toano Middle School: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:50pm - 5:00pm
In addition, GSP After-School brings middle school students to W&M's campus at least two Saturdays each semester for enrichment programming. Students who attend after-school regularly are encouraged and expected to attend enrichment programs. Lunch and transportation in WJCC school buses is provided. In the spring, as a celebration of the student's hard work in the program, GSP After-School students may participate in Big Trip. Big Trip is an exciting full-day field trip to somewhere outside of the WJCC area. Previous trips have been to D.C., Monticello, and the Virginia Aquarium.
WJCC students and families seeking to join the GSP After-School program should speak to their school Guidance Counselor or Student Advancement Coach for information on applications, deadlines, and more program logistics. If there are additional questions please contact the Office of Community Engagement's Education Programs Coordinator at (757) 221-2738.
This year, After School programs are at Blair MS, Toano MS, Hornsby MS. If your child attends one of these schools, your child is eligible to sign up for this opportunity.
GSP Classroom Assistance: Griffin School Partnerships members also volunteer in classrooms, assisting teachers. Keep an eye out for William & Mary students the next time you visit your child's school!
