The most critical intentions of summer learning are not only content acquisition but also the reinforcement of the need for genuine interest in reading for our students. There are certainly preparatory motives to prevent ‘summer melt’, but these are ancillary benefits. There is no skill more important at the secondary level than a student’s ability to read for information from works of fiction or nonfiction, and to be moved to respond thoughtfully and critically with clarity and conviction. As American educators in 2024, we know it is crucial to assess the societal, cultural, and age relevance of texts and the ability for a student to find a personal entry point to make a meaningful connection to topics and themes. With that said, we will prioritize creating engaging and common experiences over the quantity of workload in our assignments for our students.

I. Novels by grade and level for English:

ECE English: White Noise, Don Delillo 

English 12 Honors: Born a Crime, Trevor Noah

English 12 CP: Born a Crime, Trevor Noah

AP English Literature: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald; Black Boy (Part One: Southern Night), Richard Wright

English 11 Honors: The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien

English 11 CP: The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien

AP English Language: The Book Thief, Markus Zusak; Night, Elie Wiesel

English 10 Honors: Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi

English 10 CP: Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer

English 9 Honors: How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, Thomas C. Foster

English 9 CP: How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, Thomas C. Foster

 II. Math Summer Assignments

The second expectation is to complete math work in preparation for next year's curriculum.   All assignments will be open on My Math Lab for any returning students. 

Incoming 9th graders as well as transfer students will be sent their math assignments through their HC email addresses when they are set up. You will receive an email in mid-June with instructions on how to activate your Holy Cross email account.

III. Science Summer Assignments 

Honors Chemistry: Download the required work

CPA Chemistry: Download the required work

Advanced Chemistry: Download the required work