Summer Reading Grades 9-12

Summer Reading Assignment

Grades 9-12

2018-2019

Over the course of the summer, students must read two books from the grade appropriate list provided below. Each class will have an assigned book that students are required to read and be tested on the third day of school. This test will be an in class essay. This in class essay will allow me to get an early look at the student’s writing as well as determine the depth of knowledge from the required reading. The required book is marked with an asterisk under each grade level. On that same day a major works data sheet is due on the second book they have read. This document is included here. There will be absolutely no extensions granted for currently enrolled students.

Terms to be familiar with for possible in class essay topics: Characterization, Theme, Symbolism.


9^th Grade
*Night by Elie Wiesel
(In class reading this year: Wish You Well David Baldacci and Anthem Ayn Rand. These 2 books must be purchased before the first day of school.)

10^th Grade

*Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

All the Light We Cannot See  by Anthony Doerr

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

11^th Grade

*The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

12^th Grade

*Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Major Works Data Sheet

Choose your second reading selection and complete the following questions. The point value is indicated by each question.  Please be sure that the heading on your paper is in MLA format as well as the style (font, margins, etc.)

MLA format questions can be found at the following site: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

1. Title: Complete title, punctuated correctly (5pts)
2. Author: First and last name, no initials (5 pts)
3. Date of publication: First printing of work (5)
4. Historical information about the period of publication: relevant to the themes of this work (5)
5. Biographical information: Facts about the author’s life pertinent to this work. (5)
6. Genre and characteristics: What type of work is this (novel, play)?  What subgenre? (psychological, social protest, etc.) (5)
7. One sentence summary of work: Do not exceed one complete sentence! (5)
8. 10 most memorable quotations: include page number and speaker (10)
9. Major characters: list full names, if provided; spell correctly (10)
10. Setting(s): list (5)
11. Major symbols; motifs: list (5)
12. Significance of opening scene: Use complete sentences. (5)
13. Significance of closing scene: Use complete sentences. (5)
14. Major themes: list (your opinion-with validity and reason) (10)
15. Synopsis: Brief summary of the plot (complete sentences) (5)
16. Stylistic features: describe author’s style of writing, point of view, organizational plan, etc. (5)
17. Minor themes: list (your opinion-with validity and reason) (5)

Summer Reading Grades 5-8

Required Summer Reading Assignment
Grades 5-8

2018-2019





Below is the required reading 5^th – 8^th grade.  The summer reading program requires students to read the grade level title prior to the first day of school.  A comprehensive test will be given on the second day of school.

5th grade – “Alabama Moon” by Watt Key

6th grade - "Number The Stars" by Lois Lowry

7th grade - "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

8th grade - "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton

Senior Exam Schedule

Monday, May 7

All seniors must attend regardless if you are exempt.

Complete check list, return books, clean out lockers, etc.

Tuesday, May 8

Projects/assignments for elective classes will be given during regular class time.

Seniors who are exempt must attend Economics for review and can check out after attending class with parent permission.  A handwritten note must be turned in to the main office.  All other seniors must attend all day for review.

Wednesday, May 9

8:15 – 10:00    Economics

12:00               Anatomy/Physics

Thursday, May 10

8:15 - 10:00     Pre-Calculus/Calculus

10:00 - 11:06   English

1:00 p.m.         
Graduation Practice – First Baptist Church.  
Those failing to participate in practice will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

Any conflicts or make-up exams must be completed by 3 p.m., Thursday, May 10.  Students will not be allowed to participate in Baccalaureate or Honors Day if exams/assignments have not been completed.

Students will not be allowed to participate in Baccalaureate, Honors Day or Graduation if account/obligations are not fully up to date by May 10, 2018.  This includes:  tuition/fees, student community service hours, parent volunteer hours, class dues, yearbook ads and lunchroom charges.

Pre-arranged absences for family trips will not be considered for nine weeks tests and semester exams except for extreme circumstances (refer to Absentee Policy). A student who misses a nine weeks test or semester exam for an acceptable reason such as personal illness, death in the family, or an emergency, must complete a make-up test in accordance with the school’s attendance policy. Students who are late for a nine weeks test or semester exam have only the remaining time to complete the exam unless there are extenuating circumstances. For study purposes and to help prepare students for nine weeks tests and semester exams, the teacher will provide a “study guide”.

Students who maintain an “A” in a year-long class are eligible to exempt the semester exam for second semester. This is determined by a student having an “A” average (89.5 or higher) for the first semester and an “A” average (89.5 or higher) going into the exam for the second semester. Semester classes are not included in the exemption policy. Averages of 89.5 or higher will be rounded up in order for the student to be exempted. The student must have an “A” average both semesters to be exempted.  Students always have the option of taking the final exam.

**Exempted students will be expected to participate in any classroom discussion and reviews in preparation for the semester exam.

Upper School Exam Schedule

Monday, May 14

Honors Day and review for exams.

Tuesday, May 15

8:30-10:00

11th Chemistry/Chemistry HR

10th History

9th English

Tuesday, May 15

10:30-12:15

11th English

10th Math (Geometry or Algebra II/HR)

9th Math (Algebra I, Algebra I B, Geometry)

Wednesday, May 16

Makeups/Conflicts.

Thursday, May 17

8:30-10:00

11th Math (Algebra II/HR or Pre-Cal/HR

10th Biology

9th History

Thursday, May 17

10:30-12:15
11th History

10th English

9th Physical Science/HR or Physical Science

Pre-arranged absences for family trips will not be considered for nine weeks tests and semester exams except for extreme circumstances (refer to Absentee Policy). A student who misses a nine weeks test or semester exam for an acceptable reason such as personal illness, death in the family, or an emergency, must complete a make-up test in accordance with the school’s attendance policy. Students who are late for a nine weeks test or semester exam have only the remaining time to complete the exam unless there are extenuating circumstances. For study purposes and to help prepare students for nine weeks tests and semester exams, the teacher will provide a “study guide”.

Students who maintain an “A” in a year-long class are eligible to exempt the semester exam for second semester. This is determined by a student having an “A” average (89.5 or higher) for the first semester and an “A” average (89.5 or higher) going into the exam for the second semester. Semester classes are not included in the exemption policy. Averages of 89.5 or higher will be rounded up in order for the student to be exempted. The student must have an “A” average both semesters to be exempted.  Students always have the option of taking the final exam.

**Exempted students will be expected to participate in any classroom discussion and reviews in preparation for the semester exam.

Middle School Exam Schedule

Thursday, May 3

History

Wednesday, May 9

Science

Math

Thursday, May 10

Reading

English

Pre-arranged absences for family trips will not be considered for nine weeks tests and semester exams except for extreme circumstances (refer to Absentee Policy). A student who misses a nine weeks test or semester exam for an acceptable reason such as personal illness, death in the family, or an emergency, must complete a make-up test in accordance with the school’s attendance policy. Students who are late for a nine weeks test or semester exam have only the remaining time to complete the exam unless there are extenuating circumstances. For study purposes and to help prepare students for nine weeks tests and semester exams, the teacher will provide a “study guide”.

Students who maintain an “A” in a year-long class are eligible to exempt the semester exam for second semester. This is determined by a student having an “A” average (89.5 or higher) for the first semester and an “A” average (89.5 or higher) going into the exam for the second semester. Semester classes are not included in the exemption policy. Averages of 89.5 or higher will be rounded up in order for the student to be exempted. The student must have an “A” average both semesters to be exempted.  Students always have the option of taking the final exam.

**Exempted students will be expected to participate in any classroom discussion and reviews in preparation for the semester exam.