Summer Assignments
Learning never stops. We believe it is important to keep reading, exploring, and investigating over the summer. The Bishop Dunne faculty have developed summer assignments designed to bridge the summer gap and keep skills sharp.
Middle School
English / Literature
During the summer, all students are expected to continue the habit of reading, both for enjoyment and as a supplement to their upcoming literary studies. With these goals in mind, teachers suggest the below texts as to enhance each student’s understanding of the curriculum as well as to provide a new or different reading experience.
All students must be prepared to discuss their chosen texts on the first day of school. Students will complete an in-class assignment on that day in which they will connect texts to their own lives. Please do not hesitate to contact your teacher over the summer should you have questions.
Parents: Please help your student choose his or her text. It is important that you approve both the author and the book. When you and your student have made an informed selection, please encourage the student to begin reading on a regular schedule.
Please direct any questions to Mrs. Julie Coxe, English Department Chair at jcoxe@bdcs.org.
6th Grade Reading
RECOMMENDED:
- Shuri (A Black Panther Novel #1), by Nic Stone
- Ghost, by Jason Reynolds
- Secret Coders Book 1, by Gene Luen Yang
7th Grade Reading
Required for everyone: Clean Getaway (Nic Stone)
And choose one of the following titles:
- Stamped (Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi)
- Secret Coders Book 1 (Gene Luen Yang)
8th Grade Reading
Required title: Fast Pitch (Nic Stone)
And choose one of the following titles:
- Just Mercy YA (Bryan Stevenson)
- Level Up (Gene Luen Yang)
Math
Bishop Dunne Catholic School Math recognizes the importance of preparing students early for success with the PSAT and SAT. Our summer math practice will center on Khan Academy’s Digital SAT course. The Math team has suggested age-appropriate mastery goals to help students keep their math skills sharp over the summer and expose them to questions and skills they will encounter on the PSAT and SAT.
Math 6 - Prealgebra
With your child, please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code ASK8RFT2. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once your child joins the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate for your child. The list of recommended Mastery Goals is listed below:
- Grade 6:
- Unit 2 Foundations: Algebra
- Unit 3 Foundations: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Grade 7 & Prealgebra:
- Unit 2 Foundations: Algebra
- Unit 3 Foundations: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Unit 5 Foundations: Geometry
Algebra I
With your child, please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code TG6TY3P2. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once your child joins the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate for your child. The list of recommended Mastery Goals is listed below:
- Suggested focus for Algebra I students:
- Unit 2 Foundations: Algebra
- Unit 3 Foundations: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Unit 4 Foundations: Advanced Math
- Unit 5 Foundations: Geometry
- Unit 7 Medium: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Suggested challenge:
- Unit 6 Medium: Algebra
- Unit 8 Medium: Advanced Math
High School
English
High School Summer Reading Guide
During the summer, all students are expected to continue the habit of reading, both for enjoyment and as a supplement to their upcoming literary studies. With these goals in mind, teachers choose texts to enhance each student’s understanding of the curriculum as well as to provide a new or different reading experience.
This year, incoming students will choose one text from the below list to read and annotate, using the below instructions as a guide. All students must have the annotated copy of their text as well as any notes with them on the first day of school. Students will discuss and write an essay over their selected novel the first weeks of school. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Julie Coxe (jcoxe@bdcs.org), English Department Chair, over the summer should you have questions.
Parents: Please help your student choose his or her text. It is important that you approve both the author and the book. Some of the authors below produce novels that include adult content, and it is important that you are aware of your student’s reading choice. When you and your student have made an informed selection, please encourage the student to begin reading on a regular schedule.
English I
Honors English Summer Reading English I
Required for all ENG I Honors students: Dear Martin by Nic Stone
And choose one of the following:
- Scythe by Neal Shusterman
- Run: Book 1 by John Lewis, A. Aydin, L. Fury, N. Powell
- When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamison and Omar Mohamed
Some of these texts are graphic novels. CLICK HERE to view a Prezi with tips on how to annotate graphic novels.
9th Grade English I College Prep Summer Reading
ENG I College Prep students must choose one of the following:
- Dear Martin by Nic Stone
- Scythe by Neal Shusterman
- Run: Book 1 by John Lewis, A. Aydin, L. Fury, N. Powell
- When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamison and Omar Mohamed
Some of these texts are graphic novels. CLICK HERE to view a Prezi with tips on how to annotate graphic novels.
English II
10th Grade Summer Reading
Required: Ransom by David Malouf.
In addition, select one of the following books.
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Circe by Madeline Miller
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Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
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Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe
Some of these texts are graphic novels. CLICK HERE to view a Prezi with tips on how to annotate graphic novels.
English III
11th AP ENG III and College Prep ENG III
Required for all 11th graders: Lila by Marilynne Robinson
And choose one of the following:
- 1984 by George Orwell
- People of the Whale by Linda Hogan
- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- Complete Maus (vol. 1&2) by Art Spiegelman
12th Grade English IV College Prep:
Required for all 12th graders in ENG IV College Prep: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
And choose one of the following:
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- The Alchemist by Ben Jonson
English IV
12th Grade College Prep
Required: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
And choose one of the following:
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- The Alchemist by Ben Jonson
12th Grade AP English
Required: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
And choose one of the following:
- The Line That Held Us by David Joy
- Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche]
- Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
African American Literature
Math
Bishop Dunne Catholic School Math recognizes the importance of preparing students early for success with the PSAT and SAT. Our summer math practice will center on Khan Academy’s Digital SAT course. The Math team has suggested age-appropriate mastery goals to help students keep their math skills sharp over the summer and expose them to questions and skills they will encounter on the PSAT and SAT.
Algebra I
Please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code TG6TY3P2. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once you join the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate. The list of recommended Mastery Goals is listed below:
- Suggested focus for Algebra I students:
- Unit 2 Foundations: Algebra
- Unit 3 Foundations: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Unit 4 Foundations: Advanced Math
- Unit 5 Foundations: Geometry
- Unit 7 Medium: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Suggested challenge:
- Unit 6 Medium: Algebra
- Unit 8 Medium: Advanced Math
Geometry & Algebra II
Please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code K9UJUYSD. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once you join the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate. The list of recommended Mastery Goals is listed below:
- Suggested focus for Geometry and Algebra II students:
- Unit 2 Foundations: Algebra
- Unit 3 Foundations: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Unit 6 Medium: Algebra
- Unit 7 Medium: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
- Unit 10 Advanced: Algebra
- Unit 11 Advanced: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Precalculus (all levels)
Please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code R27GPBD6. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once you join the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate. It is recommended that all Precalculus students attempt the entire Digital SAT Math course in order to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT.
AP Statistics
Please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code JA38B7JJ. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once you join the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate. It is recommended that all AP Statistics students attempt the entire Digital SAT Math course in order to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and/or the SAT. You should also pay close attention to all units that involve Problem Solving and Data Analysis.
Calculus (all levels)
Please visit www.khanacademy.org/join and enter the class code 5T73N7D6. Returning Bishop Dunne students should use their Bishop Dunne Khan Academy account.
Once you join the class, please allow 24/48 hours for the Mastery Goals to populate. It is recommended that all Calculus students attempt the entire Digital SAT Math course in order to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and/or the SAT. AP Calculus students should also complete Unit 1 of Get Ready for AP Calculus: Get ready for limits and continuity.