Summer Reading, Mathematics, & Course Preparation
Use the tabs below to access academic resources for rising Grades 1 - 8 students, Upper School Humanities and AP courses.
- Grades K - 8 Reading
- Grades 1 - 8 Mathematics
- US Mathematics
- US Humanities
- US Science
- US World Language
Grades K - 8 Reading
Have fun with Reading this Summer!
There are many ways you can have fun with reading this summer! Below you'll find resources for parents, book recommendations, and summer reading challenge information!
Encourage others to read by sharing your reading journey on social media by tagging your photos with #SaintsSummerReading.
Additional Resources
- Selecting books for your child
- Questions to support comprehension of fiction and nonfiction
- Decoding tips for parents article
- Activities for enriching your child's reading
- Fry's 300 instant sight words
- Summer writing ideas from two writing teachers blog
Selecting books for your child
Questions to support comprehension of fiction and nonfiction
Decoding tips for parents article
Activities for enriching your child's reading
Fry's 300 instant sight words
Summer writing ideas from two writing teachers blog
Grades 1 - 8 Mathematics
Activities and practice by rising grade levelPlease Note: All Apps/Websites included below are live links.
Dear Families,
Please take a moment to review the linked games and resources as a way to keep your young mathematicians engaged in critical thinking and problem-solving activities over the summer.
Resources are grouped by rising grade level and are labeled for new and returning students. except for Rising Grade 8 students where the activities are the same for both new and returning.
Warmly,
Sara Kronstain
K – 6 Math Department Chair
US Mathematics
Required
Honors Calculus/AP AB Calculus/AP BC Calculus
Please read this cover letter carefully. It contains important information about expectations for summer work for these courses. Then complete the appropriate set of summer work assignments listed below. Please ensure you complete the right set of assignments based on the descriptions provided below. If you have any questions about which assignment(s) you should complete, please reach out to Mr. Bartholomew, Mrs. Bennett, Mr. Remchuk, or Mr. Lippmann.
Students entering AP AB Calculus or Honors Calculus (from HIM3 or IM4)
- Complete the Essential Algebra Problem Set.
Students entering AP BC Calculus (from HIM3)
- Complete the Essential Algebra Problem Set.
- Complete the BC Calculus Addendum.
Students entering AP BC Calculus (from AP AB Calculus)
- Complete the BC Calculus Addendum (due at the start of Module 2).
- Complete the Calculus Mechanics Primer (due at the start of Module 2).
AP StatisticsPlease complete the Khan Academy “Get Ready for AP Statistics” course.
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Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/join/V9J6JAK7 to join the course.
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Complete all 14 assignments listed.
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Students may watch the video lessons before completing each assignment to help support their learning, but only the completion of the assignments is required.
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Students may retake each assignment as many times as they would like and their highest score for each one will be recorded as a grade.
Recommended
The following are optional, and free review courses for students who want to reinforce the skills that they learned in their previous courses.
A student who is entering IM1 could take this online course. Do units 1 - 6.
A student who is entering IM2 could take this online course. Do units 1 - 3.
A student entering HIM2 could take this online course. Do units 1 - 6.
A student who is entering IM3 could take this online course. Do units 1 - 4
A student who is entering HIM3 could take this online course. Do units 1 - 4 & 6 - 8
A student who is entering IM4 could take this online course. Do units 3, 4, 6 & 8
US Humanities
Required Reading
The Humanities teachers will expect your child to have read the assigned books (see list below) BEFORE arriving to school in the Fall.
- In addition to these common books, students should read at least two other books of their choice.
- To develop the habit of reading, students should read on a daily basis.
| Title | ISBN | |
| Rising Grade 9 |
Marrow Thieves The Tao of Pooh |
9781770864863 9780140067477
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| Rising Grade 10 |
Catcher in the Rye |
9780316769488 9780375714573 |
| Rising Grade 11 |
The Fire Next Time The Great Gatsby There There |
9780679744726 9780743273565 9780525520375
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| Rising Grade 12: ALL |
Field Guide to Getting Lost |
9780143037248
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| Rising Grade 12: Humanities 12: Literature of the Wild |
Into the Wild |
9780385486804
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| Rising Grade 12: Humanities 12: Contemporary Novels |
The Memory Police |
9781784700447 |
| Rising Grade 12: Humanities 12: Works in Cinematic Form | Never Let Me Go | 9781400078776 |
| Rising Grade 12: Dramatic Literature | Antigone | 9780195061673 |
Renaissance Reader
Renaissance Reader ProgramOver the summer, students are welcome to start reading for the Renaissance Reading program. Although the required reading assignments below do not count towards this program, students are encouraged to choose their independent reading from the Renaissance Reader List that contains current faculty suggestions. Students who complete five books and are able to discuss them with a faculty member will be recognized as Renaissance Readers.
US Science
Required
Recommended
Summer Prep Work for Advanced Chemistry (optional and recommended)
- The document below reviews several concepts that were covered in Advanced Physics that students will be using in Advanced Chemistry.
- Students are strongly encouraged to review previous work or watch the linked video tutorials. Collaboration with fellow students is encouraged.
- Students should not copy answers from peers or the internet. This assignment is not graded but will provide teachers some insight about students’ current skill level.
US World Language
Required
AP French Language & Culture
Chers futurs élèves de AP,
En préparation à la classe de AP, cet été vous devrez faire, chaque mois, un petit travail.
1. Element #1: Choisissez un article de journal, en français, et écrivez un résumé de 300 mots. Vous trouverez les articles sur les sites différents. Je vous conseille les suivants:
- Le Monde : https://www.lemonde.
fr/Links to an external site. - L'express : https://www.
lexpress.fr/Links to an external site. - Le figaro : https://www.lefigaro.
fr/
2. Email response: Vous trouverez le 'prompt en cliquant sur ce lien
Pour répondre à cet email, lisez ces recommandations
3. Compréhension orale - Cliquer sur ce lien
Merci! Ce sera tout pour le mois de juin! Bon courage!
Dr. Reeves
Please email Isabelle Reeves with questions.
AP Spanish Language
Please click here to download the summer reading assignment, as well as the work for each month:
All resources for your monthly assignments:
TAREA MES DE JUNIO
1. ELEMENTO 1: RESUMEN ARTÍCULO DE PERIÓDICO
Resumen oral o escrito (See my introductory email, p. 1)
2. ELEMENTO 2: COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA Y ORAL
Completar la siguiente comprensión escrita y oral: “La población mundial”
3. ELEMENTO 3: RESPUESTA A CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
Responder al siguiente correo electrónico (adjuntada al correo electrónico titulado: “Español AP Tarea Junio”): “Redes sociales e internet”
TAREA MES DE JULIO
1. ELEMENTO 1: RESUMEN ARTÍCULO DE PERIÓDICO
Resumen oral o escrito (See my introductory email, p. 1)
2. ELEMENTO 2: COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA Y ORAL
Completar la siguiente comprensión escrita y oral: “A comer quinua” (2 files attached)
3. ELEMENTO 3: RESPUESTA A CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
Responder al siguiente correo electrónico (adjuntado al correo electrónico titulado: “Español AP Tarea Julio”): “Hábitos de lectura”
TAREA MES DE AGOSTO
OJO: Completar la tarea antes del 1er día de clases: 8/22/2022
1. ELEMENTO 1: RESUMEN ARTÍCULO DE PERIÓDICO
Resumen oral o escrito (See my introductory email, p. 1)
2. ELEMENTO 2: COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA Y ORAL
Completar la siguiente comprensión escrita y oral: “Estilo bravío pero femenino”
3. ELEMENTO 3: RESPUESTA A CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
Responder al siguiente correo electrónico (adjuntado al correo electrónico titulado: “Español AP Tarea Agosto”): “Gustos de los consumidores”
Email Mercedes Herrero (mherrero@stab.org) if you have any questions.
Recommended
Summer French and Spanish review
- For general language review: Duolingo
- For Verbs: Conjuguemos
- For Vocabulary: Quizlet
For Language Exposure: Watch TV series and films in the language you study, listen to news podcasts in the language you study, and/or follow native speakers of the language you study on social media.
For students who completed a language course at St. Anne’s-Belfield during the 2022-23 school year, you can find more specific recommendations on your most recent course’s Canvas home page.
