For the Summer of 2013, you are required to read at least three books or packets of readings.  Students in AP English classes are required to read more. 

Students entering Algebra 2, Analysis and Honors Analysis will have a summer assignment which should help refresh your algebra skills.  In order to access the assignment you will need to sign up for the appropriate course on Schoology.com.  The course codes and additional information are available on Mrs. Carmine's website at: holyghostprep.org/carmine

At each grade level, you will be assigned 2 readings for specific classes.  For rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the 3^rd reading is your choice from the list below.  The reading assignments are listed below by Class Year and by Subject Area.  The readings of choice with a faculty mentor are also listed below (readings posted, selected, and assigned during May, 2013)

Please also note that the Assessments that are done within specific classes will be counted as a graded assignment for that class.  The assessment that is completed with your chosen mentor will be recorded on your report card as a S (atisfactory) or U(nsatisfactory).  Do the reading!

• Assessments for Reading #1 will be done during the first week of school in English classes. 
• Assessments for Reading #2 will be done during the second week of school in appropriate classes. 
• Assessments for Reading #3 will be done during the third week of school during a special
• Assessment/Assembly period.  Be prepared!

List of Readings by Class Year

Incoming Ninth Graders (Class of 2017): 

*also on wristband given out at Freshman Welcome Night on May 15, 2013

Sophomores (Class of 2016):

Juniors (Class of 2015):

• Kent Haruf, Plainsong  (11^th grade, English Classes):  Assessment during week of August 27-30.
• Erik Sass, Will Pearson, Mangesh Hattikudur, The Mental Floss History of the United States: The (Almost) Complete and (Entirely) Entertaining Story of America (11^thgrade, Social Studies Classes) Assessments during week of September 2 - 6.
• Reading with Faculty Mentor from List Below (assigned during May; note special reading for AP English Language Classes);  AP English Classes, please note your reading is with Mrs. Posey [below]; Assessment September 12

Seniors (Class of 2014):

• Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha (12th grade, English Classes):  Assessment during week of August 27 - 30  (all senior English classes, including AP Lit)
• Immaculee Ilibagiza, Left to Tell (12^th grade, Religion Classes): Assessment,  week of September 2-6
• Reading with Faculty Mentor from List Below (assigned during May; note special reading for AP English Lit classes): Assessment September 12 

Summer Reading – 2013